Speaker(s)

• Mr Ernest Lee HKFCG(PE), Immediate Past President, HKCGI; and Partner, Audit & Assurance / Technical, Deloitte China
• Ms Jessica Chan, Head of Sustainability, MTR Corporation (Panellist)
• Mr Johnson Kong, Vice President, Investment Stewardship, BlackRock (Panellist)

Description

Hong Kong has introduced its Sustainability Disclosure Standards (SDS), which include the General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information and Climate-related Disclosures, to align fully with the International Financial Reporting Standards S1 and S2 (IFRS S1 and S2) issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

Effective from 1 August 2025, the new standards aim to enhance sustainability-related financial disclosures in Hong Kong. The decision for this alignment was informed by extensive public consultations and feedback from a wide range of stakeholders, ensuring that the standards meet local needs while adhering to global benchmarks. This strategic initiative positions Hong Kong as a pivotal international financial center, strengthening the link between global capital and local enterprises, including those in the Chinese mainland.

In this seminar, Mr Ernest Lee HKFCG(PE), Immediate Past President, HKCGI; and Partner, Audit & Assurance / Technical, Deloitte China, will brief the development journey of the Sustainability Disclosure Standards, discuss the rationale behind their creation and the importance of aligning with international standards, and share practical considerations for the adoption of new standards.

Following the presentation, a panel discussion will feature Ms Jessica Chan, Head of Sustainability at MTR Corporation, and Mr Johnson Kong, Vice President of Investment Stewardship at BlackRock. They will delve into the practical challenges faced by Hong Kong-listed companies in sustainability reporting and ESG ratings, emphasising compliance and the need to meet the expectations of institutional investors.

Join us to explore how robust and standardised sustainability reporting can drive sustainable growth, foster investor confidence, and contribute to a resilient and vibrant economy in Hong Kong, ultimately enhancing the region's competitive edge in the global market.

Remarks on this Physical Session:

• This is the physical session and physical attendance is required for CPD counting purpose. If you wish to join online, please click HERE for the online session.
• Physical seats are limited and shall be taken on first-come first served basis. Registration will be closed on 11 February 2025 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 into online session.

Level: Intermediate

Speakers' bios:
Mr Ernest Lee
Ms Jessica Chan (Panellist)
Mr Johnson Kong (Panellist)

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.