The Academy proudly presents two video series to support your sustainability journey. Engage with leading voices in the field and discover actionable strategies for your organisation.
From Policy to Practice: Sustainability in Action
Our newest series providing practical insights into how organisations are implementing sustainability governance in real-world contexts.
Q&A Series
Following our successful launch on 31 July 2024, our Advisory Board answers selected questions from ESG Certification Holders, sharing their expertise on sustainability governance and ESG.
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凝聚员工力量，踏上企业ESG可持续发展之路
14 July 2025
史美明女士 FCG HKFCG(PE)公司秘书, 复星国际有限公司 |
史美明女士 FCG HKFCG(PE)强调公司秘书及公司治理专业人士在推动ESG管理中的关键作用。她指出，企业必须深入应对可持续发展议题，妥善运用ESG数据，并为不断迭代的监管信息披露要求做好准备。 Sze女士凭借其作为复星国际有限公司公司秘书的丰富经验，以「ESG文化周」及「ESG大使计划」等实践为例，阐述如何通过建立企业ESG文化，提升员工参与度与组织能力建设。同时，她亦强调利益相关者之间合作的重要性、借助奖项与证书认可激发动力，以及将ESG理念融入绩效评估机制，从而推动企业开展系统性、开创性的可持续发展工作。
Engaging employees in your organisation’s ESG journey
14 July 2025
Ms Angel Sze FCG HKFCG(PE)Company Secretary, Fosun International Limited |
Ms Angel Sze FCG HKFCG(PE) highlights the vital role company secretaries and governance practitioners play in advancing ESG management. She emphasises the need to address sustainability issues in depth, leverage ESG data effectively, and prepare for evolving regulatory disclosure requirements. Drawing on her experience as Company Secretary at Fosun International Limited, Ms Sze illustrates how fostering an ESG culture through initiatives like ESG Culture Week and the ESG Ambassadors Programme enhances engagement and capacity building. She also underscores the importance of stakeholder collaboration, recognition through awards, and embedding ESG into performance appraisals to drive systematic and impactful sustainability efforts.
Q&A Series – Responses from our Advisory Board Members
HKFRS S1 and S2 were issued in December 2024. Which entities need to apply these standards and by when?
26 March 2025
 | Mr Ernest Lee FCG HKFCG(PE)Past President, HKCGI; and Technical Partner, Deloitte China |
Mr Ernest Lee FCG HKFCG(PE) provides a comprehensive overview of the HKFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards implementation timeline. He explains how the roadmap published by the Financial Services and Treasury Bureau outlines a phased approach, with large Publicly Accountable Entities (PAEs) expected to adopt the standards by 2028. The video covers the planned 2027 review process for listed issuers and addresses implementation considerations for both listed companies and non-listed financial institutions, offering crucial guidance for organisations preparing for these new requirements.
How do proportionality mechanisms support sustainability reporting?
12 March 2025
| Mr Ernest Lee FCG HKFCG(PE)Past President, HKCGI; and Technical Partner, Deloitte China |
Mr Ernest Lee FCG HKFCG(PE) explains how proportionality mechanisms in ISSB Standards enable companies to meet sustainability reporting requirements effectively. He outlines two key approaches: using reasonable and supportable information without undue cost, and applying requirements commensurate with available resources. Through practical examples and clear analogies, he demonstrates how these mechanisms create accessible pathways for sustainability disclosure across organisations of different sizes and capabilities.
How does a company address material sustainability issues and engage stakeholders?
08 January 2025
 | 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 |
Drawing from CK Hutchison’s experience, Edith Shih FCG(CS, CGP) HKFCG(CS, CGP)(PE) outlines a three-step approach to addressing material sustainability issues: Identification, Prioritisation, and Validation. This comprehensive process involves analysing industry frameworks, gathering stakeholder feedback, and aligning with organisational sustainability goals. She explains that while material issues evolve gradually, continuous stakeholder dialogue and market awareness are crucial for effective sustainability management, making the process manageable when approached systematically.
How do you approach sustainability from a risk management perspective?
18 December 2024
 | Ms Gill Meller FCG HKFCG(PE)International Vice President, The Chartered Governance Institute; Past President, HKCGI; and Legal and Governance Director, MTR Corporation Limited |
Integration is key to effective sustainability risk management, explains Gill Meller FCG HKFCG(PE). In this video, she advocates for close collaboration between enterprise risk management and sustainability teams, treating ESG risks with the same rigour as traditional business risks. This approach enables organisations to address both immediate and long-term sustainability changes, ensuring comprehensive risk management.
Can AI replace humans in the realm of sustainability governance?
11 December 2024
 | Presented by Mr David Simmonds FCG HKFCGPresident, HKCGI; and Chief Strategy, Sustainability and Governance Officer, CLP Holdings Limited |
In this video, David Simmonds FCG HKFCG argues that while AI won’t replace human judgement in sustainability governance, it will significantly transform the landscape. He outlines how AI enhances efficiency in data analysis and reporting while maintaining human primacy in ethical decision-making and stakeholder management. He concludes that the future demands Sustainability Professionals who can balance technological advancement with ethical governance, particularly in developing AI systems that maintain human oversight and responsible implementation.
What is single and double materiality?
4 December 2024
| Ms Gill Meller FCG HKFCG(PE)International Vice President, The Chartered Governance Institute; Past President, HKCGI; and Legal and Governance Director, MTR Corporation Limited |
In this video, Gill Meller FCG HKFCG(PE) explains the distinct concepts of materiality in ESG reporting. She details how single materiality focuses on the impact of environmental and social issues on an organisation’s financial performance, while double materiality extends to assess the organisation’s impact on environment and society. Though more complex, double materiality provides a more comprehensive view of ESG risks and opportunities, making it increasingly relevant in sustainability reporting.
Does the ESG backlash that we’re seeing in the US and other parts of the world mean the end to ESG?
20 November 2024
 | Presented by Ms Pru BennettPartner, Brunswick Group |
No, ESG isn’t coming to an end, asserts Pru Bennett. While addressing recent ESG backlash and high-profile DEI rollbacks at companies like Harley Davidson and John Deere, she explains that ESG’s longevity depends on its implementation. When driven by solid business strategy rather than PR initiatives, ESG delivers tangible value, improving staff retention, productivity, and talent acquisition while directly enhancing a company’s bottom line.
Is ESG a Luxury for Companies?
6 November 2024
| Presented by Ms Pru BennettPartner, Brunswick Group |
In this video, she debunks the notion that ESG is merely a corporate luxury. Drawing from market research spanning 45 years, she reveals how intangible assets—including human, environmental, social, and intellectual capital—now represent a staggering 90% of S&P 500 companies’ market value. Watch as Bennett explains why understanding and managing ESG factors isn’t just good practice—it’s fundamental to creating and preserving company value in today’s business landscape.