Hong Kong – The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI), the renowned governance leader in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland, today announces the launch of its HKCGI Sustainability Governance Academy. The Academy’s launch has drawn the support of Hong Kong regulators and senior sustainability professionals at major corporations.
Ms Julia Leung SBS JP, CEO of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), extended her wishes for the launch, saying, “Congratulations to HKCGI on launching the Sustainability Governance Academy with a vision to promote the sharing of best practices and experiences. Hong Kong stands to benefit from this new platform through enhanced expertise and leadership in sustainable finance.”
Mr David Simmonds FCG HKFCG, Institute President, stated, “For businesses to succeed over the long-term they have to make a positive, lasting impact on society, customers, investors, partners, and employees. Sustainability governance is an essential enabler of long-term business success. I am excited to support the establishment of the HKCGI Sustainability Governance Academy and look forward to the platform that it will provide for expertise sharing, training, and the voice it will give to those working in sustainability here in Hong Kong.”
Ms Ellie Pang FCG HKFCG(PE), Institute Chief Executive, stated, “As the established authority for governance in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland, we wanted to integrate our knowledge of governance with the important field of sustainability, which includes the obligations for entities to improve their ESG performance and reporting.” She added, “After examining what was available in Hong Kong regarding the nexus of governance and sustainability, we realised there was an opportunity to offer a new platform for sustainability professionals and advocates to explore the many facets of ESG by sharing ideas and best practices.”
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