Sustainability Insider - Webinar series: Corporate valuation and ESG performance (archived session) (ESEMEF364L01)

As investors, regulators and stakeholders increasingly view sustainability as a driver of long-term value, understanding how ESG factors translate into financial value has never been more critical. This webinar explores the evolving discipline of ESG valuation, bridging sustainability impacts with enterprise value creation and measurement.

The session will examine how ESG performance influences enterprise value, cost of capital and long-term profitability. Drawing on experiences from Hong Kong and beyond, the speaker will illustrate how ESG risks and opportunities affect financial outcomes, from operational efficiency and innovation to brand premium and investor confidence.

Participants will also learn practical tools to integrating ESG into business valuation models, including double materiality, Social Return on Investment (SROI) frameworks. The webinar will provide actionable insights into aligning sustainability performance with strategic value creation, while strengthening corporate resilience and stakeholder trust.

This session will:

• Deepen members’ understanding of ESG valuation and its relevance to financial decision-making.
• Share case studies illustrating ESG’s impact on business performance and value creation.
• Equip audience with practical ESG integration and measurement tools.
• Introduce the relevant international publications, such as the International Valuation Standards 2025, Joint publication for business valuers on ESG information requests, A4S Essential Guide Series, and the Valuation and Climate Change Excel Workbook.

​​Notice

This course operates under a learning management system (LMS) designed to enhance the learning experience. The course will be available to LMS-registered users within 24 hours. (Note: first-time user will receive an activation email shortly from no-reply@lmsmailbox.hkicpa.org.hk containing instructions to activate an LMS account.) The viewing period for the course is 180 days.

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