The landscape of ESG reporting is rapidly evolving. Driven by increasing regulatory demands, investor pressure, and consumer expectations, companies are focusing more on transparency and accountability. The recently revised ESG Reporting Code by the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited is better aligned with the IFRS S2 where listed issuers are required to make their climate-related disclosures starting from financial year beginning on or after 1 January 2025 in their ESG reports. While the enhanced transparency in climate disclosure enables listed issuers to better address the information needs of their investors and stakeholders, the increased requirements create challenges for them in terms of capability, skills and resources availability. 

To assist listed issuers in ESG reporting, the speaker will share his insights on how SMPs can better prepare themselves to capture ESG-related business opportunities, including:

• Overview of the reporting landscape and key drivers
• Challenges for companies seeking to fulfill the reporting requirements
• ESG-related opportunities
• A snapshot of ESG tools
• Preparation and collaboration needed for business development