The Academy

Advisory Board

Supported by HKCGI Secretariat

Mr David Simmonds FCG HKFCG

President, HKCGI; and Chief Strategy, Sustainability and Governance Officer, CLP Holdings Limited

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

Ms Gill Meller FCG HKFCG(PE)

International Vice President, The Chartered Governance Institute; Past President, HKCGI; and Legal and Governance Director, MTR Corporation Limited

Mr Ernest Lee FCG HKFCG(PE)

Immediate Past President, HKCGI; and Technical Partner, Deloitte China

Ms Teresa Ko BBS JP FCG HKFCG

Senior Partner, Hong Kong and China Chairman, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; Vice-chair, IFRS Foundation

About HKCGI Sustainability Governance Academy

The Academy is a platform for HKCGI Sustainability Professionals and industry leaders to share sustainability governance-related topics and best practices.
The Academy is the first of its kind in Hong Kong that takes a holistic approach to sustainability, going beyond environmental and climate matters to help businesses and organisations oversee societal and governance elements that impact sustainable growth and profitability.
All who passed the ESG Reporting Certification Course are eligible to register as Sustainability Professionals under the Academy free of charge.

Benefits

HKCGI Sustainability Governance Academy strives to elevate the knowledge, skills, and influence of Sustainability Professionals, fostering a community of experts dedicated to driving sustainable development and corporate responsibility. Leveraging HKCGI's decades of industry experience, the Academy empowers its Sustainability Professionals to reach their full potential in both their advocacy efforts and career development.

Demonstration of expertise to employers or prospective employers

Opportunities for networking with people who share your enthusiasm for sustainability

Stay informed on the most recent advancements in sustainability and ESG governance

Priority enrolment to webinars, workshops, and special events

Contribute to shaping regulatory policy in sustainability governance

One free annual update seminar on sustainability

Our Vision

To be the go-to resource and leading voice in ESG/sustainability governance and reporting.
To be the Academy of choice for sustainability governance professionals.