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"Building Resilient SMEs: Combining Climate Data and ESG for Sustainable Finance." In today's rapidly changing business environment, SMEs are under pressure to adapt to climate and environmental challenges while maintaining financial stability. This seminar provides a unique opportunity for you to gain practical knowledge on how to leverage climate data and ESG principles to enhance your company's resilience and competitiveness. The event will cover key topics such as assessing climate risks, improving ESG reporting, and accessing sustainable finance, helping you position your business for long-term growth as a leader in sustainable practices.

HKPC ESG One is excited to partner with TVB for the “SME ESG Excellence Awards” as part of the TVB ESG Awards 2025. The judging process has successfully highlighted outstanding achievements in ESG, and the first "SME ESG Excellence Award" received participation from 110 inspiring SMEs. This competition includes categories “Business Decarbonization”, “Employee Care”, “Supply Chain Partnership”, “Sustainable Governance”, and “ESG Tech Enhancement”. Join us on December 19, 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to honor the remarkable enterprises recognized for their exceptional ESG practices. This Ceremony will inspire more businesses to pursue their ESG journeys.  

Course Background

The thorough adoption of corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles is creating a ripple effect in the job market. By 2030, climate change adaptation is projected to rank as the third-largest driver of net global job growth, contributing an estimated 5 million additional jobs. Looking ahead, ESG will continue to fuel the "new quality" development demands across industries, aligning with global ESG trends. This empowers businesses to generate long-term value, manage risks effectively, and establish themselves as responsible corporate citizens.

The 9th edition of the ESG Program, backed by years of industry experience, brings together seasoned mentors for practical guidance. This 16-day online training is tailored to empower working professionals, support career transitions, and provide foundational ESG knowledge—launching you into a sustainable career path! Register now to enjoy exclusive discounts from the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC).

Jointly organized by Sing Tao News Corporation and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the "Let’s Go Green! ESG X AI Application Workshop" will be held on April 11! Aimed at helping businesses implement sustainable development, this workshop offers a comprehensive guide to ESG applications.

HKPC ESG One fully support Business Sustainability Conference 2024 hosted by CUHK's Centre for business sustainability. You will learn from top scholars and industry experts about the latest trend in sustainable supply chain management, obstacles, and challenges, lastly leveraging certain principles to navigate in practice.  

Recently, the National Development and Reform Commission, the State Administration for Market Regulation, and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment jointly issued the "Action Plan on Further Strengthening the Construction of the Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutral Standard Measurement System (2024-2025)", which clarified the period from 2024 to 2025. A timetable and roadmap for the formulation and implementation of standards in the "dual carbon" field, and specific arrangements for the carbon peak and carbon neutral standard measurement work in the two years after the "14th Five-Year Plan" in terms of standards and measurement.

Taking place on 26 September, CPA Australia ESG Forum 2024 will equip accounting and finance professionals with the knowledge and strategies to navigate the evolving landscape of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. Across two key sessions, the forum will dive into the critical topics of climate risk mitigation and adaptation, as well as best practices in sustainability reporting. In-person attendees will have the opportunity to connect with industry experts, thought leaders, and fellow finance professionals, fostering valuable networking and collaboration opportunities.

How can companies improve #ESG sustainable development? Join us for a two-day training workshop organised by HKPC to enhance your capabilities in sustainable #GreenFinance technology and #ESGanalysis! 

HKPC fully supports the first "Sustainable Restaurant & Retailer Awards 2024" organized and endorsed by Smart Catering Association and Retail Technology Industry Association. Joining hands to encourage restaurant and retail Industries in Hong Kong to adopt more sustainable practices and reduce carbon emissions, demonstrating ongoing efforts towards sustainable environmental protection, society and business.

 “Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone of Shenzhen, Promotion and Sharing on AI, Cultural and Creative Industries Conference” organised by Qianhai Authority! Besides foreseeing commerce landscape of Qianhai, the event will decode newly launched AI policy 2024 in Qianhai and promote the prospects of AI, technology service and culture industries.

“ESG Charter for SMEs” 2024 Launch Ceremony and Certificate Presentation Ceremony, jointly presented by Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association, Dah Sing Bank, and assisted by Hong Kong Productivity Council and other assisting organisations, will be held on 18 April. Warmly welcome everyone to participate.