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.
A consultation paper published by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEX) seeks market feedback on proposals to align Hong Kong’s climate-related disclosure regime with international standards.
This journal aims to be a reliable early warning system for how frontier topics in governance and risk management are likely to impact the roles of governance professionals. This month’s CGj addresses one such topic – greenwashing.
