CGj reviews a thought leadership paper published by The Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) to assist governance professionals guide their companies’ approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR) amid evolving stakeholder expectations.
The crucial role of the 'S' in ESG: exploring emerging social trends and strategies for companies to drive positive impact
Patricia Hui FCG HKFCG(PE), lawyer and governance professional, looks at the social dimension of ESG and provides practical guidance for companies to help them adapt to changing social dynamics.
Do companies with more women on boards achieve better sustainability performance?
Dr Agnes KY Tai, Director of Great Glory Investment Corporation and Senior Advisor of iPartners Holdings Ltd, reviews the empirical evidence for the benefits of board gender diversity, including whether a higher female presence on boards influences climate action or contributes to better environmental, social and governance (ESG) outcomes.
Authors from the School of Business, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, discuss the results of their recent survey on perceptions of board gender diversity in Hong Kong listed companies.
Stephanie Chiu, Counsel and Head of Asia People & Reward, and Rachel Harris, Associate, People & Reward, of global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, reflect on the results of the firm’s latest whistleblowing survey with a spotlight on trends in Hong Kong, where attitudes to whistleblowing remain generally positive, although some work still needs to be done.
In the context of an ageing population, both here in Hong Kong and around the world, Mohan Datwani FCG HKFCG(PE), Institute Deputy Chief Executive, explores the governance, ethical and ESG considerations relevant to retirement arrangements.
CGj reviews a new HKCGI research paper, published in collaboration with KPMG China in May 2023, addressing key challenges and practical considerations for organisations seeking to improve the diversity of their boards.
Philip Sidney, Senior Associate, Lintstock, highlights the findings of a new Lintstock study indicating that better gender diversity on boards is not only a question of fairness, but of effectiveness.
Authors from City University of Hong Kong and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology make a case for an enhanced DEI workforce policy to bolster Hong Kong’s competitiveness and sustainable development, and put forward a number of practical suggestions for improvement.
CGj reviews a new certification course run by the Institute designed to upskill governance professionals in the fast-evolving ESG and sustainability areas of practice.
