The Inaugural ESG Forum and The Opening Ceremony of HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute
HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute, a strategic collaboration between The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), aspires to establish as a world-class hub for Environmental, Social, and Governance best practices for Hong Kong, Asia and beyond. Bringing together distinguished global scholars from diverse fields, our mission is to foster a multidisciplinary approach to ESG research and training, as well as to forge partnerships with private and public sectors for sustainability initiatives and responsible leadership advocacy.
As a leading institute in ESG research, we are dedicated to creating meaningful, lasting impact through pioneering studies, actionable insights, ESG index development, start-up incubation and transformative projects. Our objective is to equip the next generation of ESG professionals and leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote responsible and sustainable growth.
In our pursuit of excellence, we recognise the importance of collaboration and knowledge exchange. We are committed to facilitating dialogues and cooperation among regulators, corporates, NGOs, and academics, to ensure the development and dissemination of best practices in ESG. Together, we aim to shape a more sustainable, equitable, and responsible future for all stakeholders.
Tentative Programme Rundown*
8:30 am
| Registration |
9:00 am
| Introduction by Master of Ceremonies |
9:05 am
| Welcoming Remarks Professor Xiang ZHANG, JP, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong |
9:10 am
| Address by the Guest of Honour
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9:15 am
| Congratulatory Remarks (Speaker to be confirmed) |
9:25 am
| Introduction of HKU-Jockey Club: Missions, Initiatives, and Research Team Professor Guojun HE, Director of HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute |
9:35 am
| Launching Ceremony & Group Photo
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9:40 am
| Keynote Speech Mr. Chin-wan TSE, BBS, JP, Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Environment and Ecology Bureau, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region |
9:55 am
| Break
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10:15 am
| Distinguished ESG Lecture (Speaker to be confirmed) |
11:05 am
| Panel Session 1 – Regulators and International Organisations Moderator: Professor Jun MA, Panellists:
(Other panellists to be confirmed)
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12:05 pm
| End of AM session |
1:15 pm
| Registration for PM Session |
1:30 pm
| Panel Session 2 – Pathways towards Carbon Neutrality (Medium of instruction is Mandarin Chinese. English simultaneous interpretation service is available.) Moderator: Professor Guojun HE, Panellists:
(Other panellists to be confirmed)
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2:30 pm
| Panel Session 3 – ESG Investment and Opportunities Moderator: Professor Roni MICHAELY, Panellists:
(Other panellists to be confirmed)
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3:30 pm
| Break |
3:50 pm
| Panel Session 4 – Social Component of ESG Moderator: Professor David BISHOP, Panellists:
(Other panellists to be confirmed)
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4:50 pm
| Presentations by leading ESG scholars at HKU Business School (Speakers to be confirmed) |
5:25 pm
| Closing Remarks Professor Roni MICHAELY, Co-Director of HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute |
5:30 pm
| End of Event |
**Note: The agenda is subject to change based on the actual circumstances of the day. The list of speakers is being continuously updated. Please stay tuned for further updates.