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.
In the first part of a two-part interview, CGj talks to Dr Christine Chow, board member, International Corporate Governance Network, and Head of Active Ownership at Credit Suisse Asset Management, about the role that investors and asset managers can play in promoting good governance and sustainable business practices.
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.
CGj interviews Edith Shih FCG(CS, CGP) HKFCG(CS, CGP)(PE), Past International President and Institute Past President, and Executive Director and Company Secretary, CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd, on the key insights her company has gained in the process of developing its sustainability strategies and processes.
