Speaker(s)

• Mr David Simmonds FCG HKFCG, President, HKCGI; and Chief Strategy, Sustainability and Governance Officer, CLP Holdings Limited (Moderator)
• Ms Kelly Lee, Senior Vice President, Policy and Secretariat Services, Listing Division, HKEX
• Ms Teresa Ko BBS JP FCG HKFCG, Senior Partner, Hong Kong and China Chairman, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; Vice-chair, IFRS Foundation
• Ms Edith Shih FCG(CS, CGP) HKFCG(CS, CGP)(PE), Past International President, The Chartered Governance Institute; Honorary Adviser to Council and Past President, HKCGI; and Executive Director and Company Secretary, CK Hutchison Holdings Limited (Panellist)
• Ms Gill Meller FCG HKFCG(PE), International Vice President, The Chartered Governance Institute; Past President, HKCGI; and Legal and Governance Director, MTR Corporation Limited (Panellist)
• (in order of appearance)

Description

On 19 April 2024, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) published its much anticipated Conclusions on the new climate disclosure requirements.

Effective January 2025, some important changes have been made to the ESG reporting framework which are relevant to company secretaries and governance professionals, including: 

• All HKEX listed companies must disclose Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions (currently subject to ‘Comply or explain’); 
• LargeCaps issuers are required to disclose Scope 3 emissions on a ‘Comply or explain’ basis and this will be upgraded to Mandatory in 2026; and
• All other Main Board companies are required to disclose Scope 3 emissions on a ‘Comply or explain’ basis.  

Now, an exciting and valuable opportunity is brought to you by HKCGI:  The Climate-related Disclosure Update seminar, at which regulators from HKEX and senior leaders in sustainability will explain and discuss the latest changes to the ESG Reporting Guide (to be renamed ESG Reporting Code).

At the same seminar, HKCGI will launch its Sustainability Governance Academy which will bring together, and serve as a platform for, HKCGI Sustainability Professionals and industry leaders to share sustainability governance-related topics and best practices.

Physical attendance is required for the Physical Session to meet CPD requirement. If you wish to join online, please click HERE for the Online Session.

Cocktail reception (6.30 pm – 7.15 pm)
The seminar is followed by a cocktail reception where delegates who participate in person can enjoy drinks and refreshments, and meet with the speakers and other ESG experts as well as fellow seminar participants.

Remarks on this Physical Session:

• Physical seats are limited and shall be taken on first-come first served basis. Registration will be closed on 26 July 2024 at 2.00pm.
• Once enrolment in the physical session is confirmed by the Institute, requests to change to online session will not be entertained.
• Physical attendance is subject to the weather condition at the time of the seminar. The Institute reserves the right to convert enrolment in the physical session to online session.
• Complimentary seats for senior members are not applicable.

Complimentary Offer to Registrants of ESG Reporting Certification Course:

Registrants of the Institute's ESG Reporting Certification Course are invited to join this seminar on a complimentary basis. Please check the email sent by the Institute on 14 June 2024 for details and registration.

Level: Intermediate

Moderator, Speakers and Panellist's bios (in order of appearance):
Mr David Simmonds
Ms Kelly Lee
Ms Teresa Ko
Ms Edith Shih
Ms Gill Meller

Seat guarantee will only be given to HKCGI Fellows and/or Practitioner’s Endorsement (PE) holders if registered 10 clear working days with payment prior to the date of the seminar.

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