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Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Caijing Dushu

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Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Caijing Dushu

We’re thrilled to announce our Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Caijing Dushu (財經讀數), a leading finance media in China! This exciting partnership represents a significant step forward in advancing sustainable development and ESG practices, working together to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a global leader in green finance.

As part of this partnership, we recently co-hosted a workshop at HKU, bringing experts together to tackle key challenges and opportunities in ESG for listed companies and pre-IPO enterprises. We look forward to driving impactful initiatives through this collaboration!

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HKU 2nd Enterprise Sustainability Conference

We had a great gathering with over 70 academics from diverse disciplines, engaging in presentations and discussions on Environmental, Social, and Governance topics last Friday. Together we explored corporate’s climate lobbying activities , analyzed how micro-finance institutions influence financial inclusion and studied how climate risk disclosure affects environmentally responsible investing .

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Healthy Cities: Opportunities and Risks in Changing Times

What a fruitful afternoon it has been at our Distinguished ESG Lecture! We kicked off with an insightful keynote address by Prof. David Cutler from Harvard University. He then joined an esteemed panel featuring Prof. Sophia Chan, Mr. Kam Sing Wong, Prof. Eric Schuldenfrei, Mr. MK Leung, and Prof. John Klopfer, which added depth to our discussions. Our gratitude to Prof. Guojun He for setting the tone with his welcoming remarks.

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Healthy Cities: Opportunities and Risks in Changing Times

What a fruitful afternoon it has been at our Distinguished ESG Lecture! We kicked off with an insightful keynote address by Prof. David Cutler from Harvard University. He then joined an esteemed panel featuring Prof. Sophia Chan, Mr. Kam Sing Wong, Prof. Eric Schuldenfrei, Mr. MK Leung, and Prof. John Klopfer, which added depth to our discussions. Our gratitude to Prof. Guojun He for setting the tone with his welcoming remarks.

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Dr. Allinnettes ADIGUE

Dr. Allinnettes ADIGUE

Teaching Affiliates

Dr. Allinnettes Go Adigue is the Head of the ASEAN Regional Hub of the Global Reporting Initiative. As Head of GRI’s ASEAN Hub, Ally is tasked to promote the practice of sustainability reporting across Southeast Asia by working with relevant stakeholders to create a conducive policy environment for sustainable business practices, promote wider adoption of sustainability reporting and build the capacity of organizations in sustainability reporting. A lifelong learner and a global citizen, Ally has lived in 3 continents in the past 19 years. Prior to GRI, Ally has previously worked for the academe, and both the public and private sectors. While working on her PhD, she worked as a graduate research assistant in the field of Climate Change Policy and Economics. She also worked in a retail electricity company in Singapore and for the Office of the President of the Philippines. Ally earned her PhD on Public Policy from the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University in 2017. She has two Masters degrees: one in Development Studies from the Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University, The Netherlands; and another in Public Administration from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore. She also has Bachelor’s degrees in Law and Political Science.

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Challenges to ESG Investment: Who’s Pushing Back and Why?

The rapid rise in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investment in recent years has become a hot topic in the international financial market. Born of increasing public concern over climate change, social inequality, and corporate governance issues, ESG investing emerged with the aim of achieving sustainable development by integrating environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance into investment decisions. This approach not only places emphasis on financial return but also focuses on the long-term impact on the environment and society, striving to create a social and environmental win-win situation while pursuing economic benefits.