Useful Links
ESG guidance, standards and frameworks
The following is a non-exhaustive list of guidance, standards and frameworks that are commonly adopted by global and local organizations in relation to ESG reporting.
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ISSB Prototypes of Climate and General Disclosure Requirements
- Hong Kong Stock Exchange ESG Reporting Guide
- HKICPA Technical Bulletin: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Assurance Reporting
- Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
- Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Universal Standards
- Integrated Reporting (<IR>) Framework
- Integrated Thinking Principles
- Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards
- Green Bond Principles (GBP)
- Climate Bonds Standard
- United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment
- United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
ESG certifications
The following is a non-exhaustive list of ESG certification programmes organized by various organizations:
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Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance – Deloitte
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Trainings on Green and Sustainable Finance – Hong Kong Monetary Authority
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Certificate in Sustainable Finance – HKGFA / HKUST
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Certificate in ESG Investing – CFA Institute
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Certified ESG Analyst – European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies
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Sustainability and Climate Risk Certificate – Global Association of Risk Professionals
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Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance – The Chartered Banker Institute
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GRI Professional Certification Program – Global Reporting Initiative
