【Free Webinar】SME ReachOut Webinar - Innovative ESG Solutions for Smart and Sustainable Living

"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.

Against the backdrop of profound global business transformations driven by international ESG standards, Chinese companies expanding overseas face dual challenges of compliance and competitiveness. To help businesses turn ESG requirements into market advantages, this workshop offers a comprehensive solution to address overseas expansion challenges through an immersive experience featuring "authoritative instruction + site visits + resource matching."  

ESG regulations worldwide are continuously evolving. For companies, implementing sustainable development is no longer optional; it is a key factor in enhancing brand competitiveness and image. Following the enthusiastic response to our inaugural “Member Bootcamp" in June, we are pleased to announce an additional session on 2 September.

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.

Sustainable development is becoming a priority, and SMEs in the Mainland China and Hong Kong are starting to realize how important it is to reduce carbon emissions. By embracing eco-friendly practices, your business can play a vital role in the journey towards carbon neutrality and open doors to partnerships with larger, well-established corporations. Let’s work together towards a sustainable future and discover new opportunities for growth in this coming MeetUp Drinks event!

In the context of globalization and sustainable development, the concept of ESG (environmental, social and governance) has gradually become an important part of corporate management, especially in supply chain management, where identifying and managing ESG risks has become more critical. How to effectively identify, evaluate and manage ESG risks in the supply chain has become an important topic for enterprises to achieve sustainable development.

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.

🚀 Join us to explore green technology and sustainable practices in Hong Kong! 🌍

📅 Date: 27 September 2024 (Fri)

🕒 Time: 09:15-12:30; 14:00-16:30

📍 Meeting Point: HKPC Building 

Live commerce has gained enormous boom dramatically since the rise of social commerce and digital transformation during the pandemic. It seamlessly integrates the physical shopping and e-commerce in enabling e-tailers to broadcast in front of vast online audience with real-time interaction.  

The limitless possibilities that AI offers also revolutionised business operations. From personalised customer experiences to data-driven marketing, AI presents a myriad of opportunities to enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Our mission tour will gain a deep understanding of Inner Mongolia's business advantages and development potential, accompanying you on a journey of business expansion!

HKPC is committed to providing staunch support to Hong Kong enterprises to enhance productivity and facilitate their sustainable growth in this increasingly digitalised and competitive business environment.

Seminar content:

Navigating ESG trends: a guide for SMEs

Leveling the playing field: SMEs capitalizing on business opportunities alongside big corporations

Inspiring success stories: real-life cases of corporate achieving remarkable outcome

歐盟即將推出一系列ESG與供應鏈盡責管理新法規，為亞太區供應鏈帶來重大影響。為助企業緊貼最新政策趨勢，把握綠色貿易機遇，生產力局聯同全球貿易協會 amfori 及多間夥伴機構，誠邀您參加今次專題研討會

Join us for the first-ever Member Bootcamp on June 25, 2025, and embark on your ESG journey! As sustainability becomes crucial for success, this 2.5-hour session will empower you to weave ESG practices into your business strategy.

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).

Sustainable development is becoming a priority, and SMEs in the Mainland China and Hong Kong are starting to realize how important it is to reduce carbon emissions. By embracing eco-friendly practices, your business can play a vital role in the journey towards carbon neutrality and open doors to partnerships with larger, well-established corporations. Let’s work together towards a sustainable future and discover new opportunities for growth in this coming MeetUp Drinks event!

The globally anticipated Indonesia Digital Summit on digital transformation is set to return to Indonesia this October with the theme "Innovate. Collaborate. Disrupt: Indonesia's DX Revolution"! 生產力局 HKPC SMEsupport as one of the supporting organizations, will join hand with over 2,000 top influencers from leading enterprises, institutions and government leaders to explore and shape Indonesia's digital future.

In the context of globalization and sustainable development, the concept of ESG (environmental, social and governance) has gradually become an important part of corporate management, especially in supply chain management, where identifying and managing ESG risks has become more critical. How to effectively identify, evaluate and manage ESG risks in the supply chain has become an important topic for enterprises to achieve sustainable development.

🚀 Join us to explore green technology and sustainable practices in Hong Kong! 🌍

📅 Date: 27 September 2024 (Fri)

🕒 Time: 09:15-12:30; 14:00-16:30

📍 Meeting Point: HKPC Building 

Live commerce has gained enormous boom dramatically since the rise of social commerce and digital transformation during the pandemic. It seamlessly integrates the physical shopping and e-commerce in enabling e-tailers to broadcast in front of vast online audience with real-time interaction.  

The limitless possibilities that AI offers also revolutionised business operations. From personalised customer experiences to data-driven marketing, AI presents a myriad of opportunities to enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

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.

ESG One has achieved significant success since its launch in January 2024, with strong community support and positive feedback. Over 400 companies have joined as members, benefiting from ESG knowledge and collaboration. Supported by 170 organisations, a mid-term review event will take place to assess progress and introduce new member benefits.

HKPC (Hong Kong Productivity Council) has been working hand in hand with enterprises to expand the ESG field. This time, we are collaborating with JCIApex to co-organize the "Corporate ESG" opening ceremony, ESG strategy, and green finance activities, aiming to promote sustainable development in the ESG field and accompany the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises. 

Tracy Zhou , Associate Principal Consultant, Carbon and ESG Solutions of the HKPC also served as a guest speaker, sharing the latest sustainable development trends and the importance to small and medium-sized enterprises.

“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.