CGj reviews two Institute roundtable meetings on ESG and climate disclosure practices in the Chinese mainland, held in March 2024 with a number of industry leaders and experts in the field as speakers, and looks at the new trends in sustainable development.
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.
On 31 July this year, the Institute launched a new platform for continuous learning, networking and collaborative problem-solving in sustainability. CGj looks at the significance of this new initiative and at the issue at the top of the agenda for sustainability professionals in Hong Kong – the upcoming climate-related disclosure requirements of the Listing Rules.
CGj talks to David Simmonds FCG HKFCG, Institute President and Chief Strategy, Sustainability and Governance Officer of CLP Holdings Ltd, about how the Institute is staying agile and responsive to fundamental shifts in the governance arena.
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.
In the first of this two-part article, Ian K Lewis, Partner, Mayer Brown, together with Elfie Wang of Shanghai Meng Bo Law Office, examine the recent amendments to the PRC’s company law regime and the impact of those changes on corporate governance structures and requirements.
The Institute’s 25th Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update (ACRU), held in hybrid mode on 7 June 2024, was a useful opportunity to get all the latest information and advice regarding the incoming regime for climate disclosures in Hong Kong. CGj highlights the key takeaways relevant to this, as well as other top compliance and governance concerns discussed at the forum.
In the first of this two-part article, Terry Yang, Partner, Jane Chen, Senior Associate, and Kirsty Souter, Senior Associate, Clifford Chance, provide a practical overview of the mandatory and voluntary carbon markets in China, and clearly explain the relevant regulatory frameworks.
