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The Third KPMG ESG Case Competition
KKL102 KK102, 1/F, K. K. Leung Building, The University of Hong KongThe HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute is partnering with KPMG China and Renmin University to host the Third KPMG ESG Case Study Competition. The KPMG ESG Case Competition is designed with the goal of "Integrating case analysis with business practice". We aim to enhance students' ability to scrutinize ESG business cases thoroughly, foster a meaningful dialogue among students, businesses, and society, and pave the way for sustainable development. This competition is a joint initiative by KPMG China, our Institute, the Renmin University of China Business School, and it seeks to foster a profound partnership between enterprises and academia, nurturing top-tier talents for the future. The 20 highest-scoring teams will be invited to present their work to a high-profile panel of judges at the Presentation and Award Ceremony on Saturday, 2nd November 2024 at the University of Hong Kong. Winners will be rewarded with scholarship and prizes. All prizes are provided by KPMG. The finalists can enjoy the qualification of free written examination screening and internship opportunities for the 2025 Winter Audit Internship (internship conditions need to be met). The champion team will also be given priority to be admitted to the Masters Program of the HKU Business School and have the opportunity to receive a scholarship of HK$250,000 from the HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute. Note: An administrative charge of 7% will be deducted from all award-winning bonuses. The specific internship opportunities shall be determined by KPMG. Key Dates August 31, 2024 (Sat) & September 7, 2024 (Sat) Online pre-training offered by HKU Professors (Details would be provided in due course upon application) September 22, 2024 (Sun) Works submission October 19-20, 2024 (Sat-Sun) Preliminary (offline in KPMG office) 10/19 - SH&GZ | 10/20 - BJ&Online November 2, 2024 (Sat) Finals Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact KPMG at intern.sh@kpmg.com. We greatly appreciate your participation and support, and we are confident that you will find this Case Study Competition to be a truly rewarding and enlightening experience.
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The Future of ESG Reporting: Navigating Global Standards and Regulations
HKU iCube HKU iCube 4005-07, Two Exchange Square, Central, Hong KongHKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute is pleased to invite you to our upcoming Distinguished ESG Lecture Series, “The Future of ESG Reporting: Navigating Global Standards and Regulations”, featuring renowned experts in sustainable development. Registration Thank you for your interest in our lecture. The registration is currently full. Stay tuned for future opportunities.
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Healthy Cities: Opportunities and Risks in Changing Times
HKU iCube HKU iCube 4005-07, Two Exchange Square, Central, Hong KongHKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute is pleased to invite you to our upcoming Distinguished ESG Lecture Series, “Healthy Cities: Opportunities and Risks in Changing Times”, featuring renowned experts in sustainable development. Registration Now Deadline: 25 October 2024 (Friday), noon Please note that the quota is limited and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis
HKU 2nd Enterprise Sustainability Conference
HKU iCube HKU iCube 4005-07, Two Exchange Square, Central, Hong KongSign up for our live broadcast here Agenda 08:30-08:50 Coffee and registration 08:50-09:00 Welcoming Remarks by Dean Cai Session 1, Chair: Roni Michaely (HKU Finance) 09:00-09:10 Introduction on HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute Introduction of Keynote speaker 09:10-09:55 Presentation by Keynote Zacharias Sautner (UZH Finance): Corporate Climate Lobbying 09:55-10:35 Bo Yang (HKU Management): Controversial Corporate Political Activities and Shareholder Activism: A Natural Experiment of the U.S. Capitol Riot 10:35-11:00 Coffee Break Session 2, Chair: Pingyang Gao (HKU Accounting) 11:00-11:40 Jeffrey Ng (HKU Accounting): Can Mandatory Climate Risk Disclosure Influence Environmentally Responsible Investing: Evidence from the U.S. Insurance Industry 11:40-12:20 TC Lin (HKU Finance): Does FinTech Improve Financial Inclusion? Evidence from Crowdfunded Microfinance Institutions 12:20-13:45 Lunch Session 3: Early Papers Session, Chair: Sara Kim (HKU Marketing) 13:45-14:00 Ren Chao (HKU Architecture): Towards 2060 Carbon Neutrality: Air Pollution and Health Co-benefits of Climate Change Mitigation of The GBA 14:00-14:15 Ally Xinyue Luo (HKU Marketing), Eric Schuldenfrei (HKU Architecture): Evidence of Sustainability Jeopardizing Health: Housing for the Next 2 Billion People 14:15-14:30 Haonan Zhou (HKU Finance): Sovereign green financing 14:30-14:45 Zhimin Chen (NTU Finance): Real Effects of Carbon Financialization (to be confirmed) 14:45-15:15 Coffee break Session 4, Chair: Zhixi Wan (HKU IIM) 15:15-15:55 Xing Hu (HKU IIM): The Profitability Puzzle of Ride-Sharing Carpooling: Pricing, Matching, and Network Effects 15:55-16:35 Anson Jiang (HKU Accounting): Mandatory Environmental Disclosure and Public Avoidance Behaviour 16:35-17:00 Coffee Break Session 5: Early Papers Session, Chair: TC Lin (HKU Finance) 17:00-17:15 Daokang Luo (HKU Management): The Unintended Consequence of Pay Transparency in Job Postings to Women’s Employment Opportunities 17:15-17:30 Ivy Dang (HKU Marketing): ESG Incidents and Firms’ Response on Social Media 17:30-17:45 Ze Zhang (HKU Management): Confucian Culture and Firms’ Misconducts 17:45-18:00 Pingyang Gao (HKU Accounting): Valuation and Corporate Governance 18:00-18:15 ESG Indices – Early Ideas Led by Guojun He (HKU Economics) and ESGRI team 18:30- Dinner
