{"id":212174,"date":"2024-05-10T15:42:51","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T07:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/event\/the-opening-ceremony-first-hku-jc-esg-forum-of-hku-jockey-club-enterprise-sustainability-global-research-institute\/"},"modified":"2024-06-03T12:31:53","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T04:31:53","slug":"the-inaugural-hku-jc-esg-forum-and-the-opening-ceremony-of-hku-jockey-club-enterprise-sustainability-global-research-institute","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/tc\/event\/the-inaugural-hku-jc-esg-forum-and-the-opening-ceremony-of-hku-jockey-club-enterprise-sustainability-global-research-institute\/","title":{"rendered":"The Inaugural ESG Forum of HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute"},"content":{"rendered":"
About the Institute<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Programme Rundown<\/strong>*<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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8:30 am<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Registration<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:00 am<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Introduction by Master of Ceremonies<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

9:05 am<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Welcoming Remarks
\n<\/strong><\/strong>Professor Xiang ZHANG, JP,<\/strong><\/a>
\nPresident and Vice-Chancellor, The University of Hong Kong<\/span> <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 am<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Keynote Speech
\n<\/strong>Mr. Chin-wan TSE, BBS, JP,<\/a><\/strong>
\nSecretary for Environment and Ecology, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:20 am<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Group Photo<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:23 am<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Introduction of the Institute: Missions, Initiatives, and Research Team
\n<\/strong><\/strong>Professor Guojun HE<\/strong><\/a>,
\n<\/span>Director, HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute<\/span><\/span>
\nProfessor Roni MICHAELY<\/span><\/b><\/a>,
\nCo-Director, HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:40 am<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Distinguished ESG Lecture
\nDr. Erik BERGL\u00d6F,<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Chief Economist, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:25 am<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Break<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:40 am<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Panel Session 1 –<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0Regulatory Framework for Green Finance and Sustainability Disclosure<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moderator: Professor Jun MA<\/a><\/strong>,
\nProfessor of Practice, HKU Business School; Chairman and President, Hong Kong Green Finance Association<\/p>\n

Panellists<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

11:40 am<\/strong><\/p>\n

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End of AM session<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:15 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Registration for PM Session<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:30 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Panel Session 2 – Pathways towards Carbon Neutrality<\/strong>
\n(Medium of instruction is Putonghua. English simultaneous interpretation service is available.)<\/em>
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Moderator: Professor Guojun HE<\/a><\/strong>,
\n<\/strong>Director, HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute
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Panellists<\/strong>:<\/p>\n
2:30 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Panel Session 3 – <\/strong><\/strong>Opportunities in Mitigation and Adaptation to Sustainability Risk<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Moderator:<\/strong> Professor Roni MICHAELY<\/strong><\/a>,
\nCo-Director, HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute<\/p>\n

Panellists<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

3:30 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Break<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:50 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Panel Session 4 – <\/strong><\/strong>Pathways towards<\/span> Social Advancement <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Moderator: Professor David BISHOP<\/a><\/strong>,
\nAssociate Director, HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute<\/p>\n

Panellists<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

4:50 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Presentations by leading ESG scholars at HKU Business School<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Environment<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

5:25 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Closing Remarks
\n<\/strong><\/strong>Professor Roni MICHAELY<\/span><\/b><\/a>,
\nCo-Director, HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:30 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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End of Event<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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**Note: Please note that the agenda is subject to change. The list of speakers is being continuously updated. Attendees are advised to check for the latest information prior to the event.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Adverse Weather Arrangements<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n
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If the Typhoon Signal No. 8 (or a higher number) or the Black Rainstorm Warning or \u201cExtreme Conditions\u201d Announcement is in effect, the following arrangements will be applied:<\/p>\n

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  • If the Black Rainstorm Warning or the Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is in force 3 hours before the start time of the event, the ceremony will be cancelled.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • If the Amber\/Red Rainstorm Warning or the Typhoon Signal\u00a0No. 3 is in effect, the event will be <\/span>held as usual<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-212174","event","type-event","status-publish","hentry","event-categories-faculty-level-tc","event-types-faculty-level-event"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t