Dr Agnes KY Tai, Director of Great Glory Investment Corporation and Senior Advisor of iPartners Holdings Ltd, highlights the implications for Hong Kong businesses of the latest sustainability regulations in the European Union (EU).
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 this second and final part of the Best Paper of the Institute’s latest Corporate Governance Paper Competition, the authors provide justification for their stance that that the world is not too focused on climate change disclosures, but rather that it is still in its infancy, and envisage the future direction of climate change disclosure as we shift to a more sustainable future.
Paul Murphy, Head of ESG, Asia Pacific, Georgeson, talks to CGj about the new International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) reporting standards and how they will impact companies in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, from an ESG advisory perspective.
CGj reviews a recent Institute seminar that highlighted for companies in Hong Kong the advantages of adopting the new IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards launched in June this year.
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 assesses whether the much-anticipated sustainability disclosure standards issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) in June this year will be the game- changer they aim to be, and what impact their launch will have on companies in Hong Kong.
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.
Organisations and directors face significant reputational and liability risks if they engage in greenwashing. Sharan Gill, Associate Editor, CGj, answers key questions about the nature, and best practice management, of these risks.
Dr Agnes KY Tai, Chief EC.ESG Investment Strategist, BlueOnion, highlights how carbon offsets can assist companies in their transition towards low-carbon operations, products and services.
In this concluding part of our interview with Dr Christine Chow, board member, International Corporate Governance Network, and Head of Active Ownership at Credit Suisse Asset Management, she talks about how the approaches to governance and sustainability are likely to evolve in the years ahead.
