Do Carbon Credits Really Help Offset Emissions?
While cutting GHG emissions is the most effective way to mitigate climate change, purchasing carbon credits for offset is getting popular these days.
ESG in a Downturn: What UBS’s ESG Restructuring Really Tells Us
Recent reports that UBS has significantly reduced the size of its Sustainability Office in Asia have reignited a familiar debate: Is ESG losing relevance?
Greenwashing: A Common Pitfall Companies Should Avoid
In the era gradually advocating sustainability, greenwashing is a common pitfall that companies should avoid in their sustainability dislcosure.
Raising the Bar: Why ESG Advisory Must Compete on Quality, Not Just Price – GreenCo Can Lead the Way
At GreenCo, we have observed a growing gap in the market. While low-cost providers are increasingly common, there remains a clear shortage of firms that compete on the basis of quality, technical credibility, and a genuine commitment to long-term value creation.
Upcoming Regulations on Mandatory Sustainability Assurance
In supporting of the HKSAR Government’s Roadmap on Sustainability Disclosures, AFRC published a consultation paper on proposing a regulatory framework for sustainability assurance in Hong Kong.
When Climate Disclosure Enters the Enforcement Era
A recent regulatory action in Europe has once again highlighted how climate-related risk management is moving from policy expectation to regulatory enforcement. While the penalty itself may appear to be a technical regulatory issue, the implications are far broader. The case signals a significant shift in how regulators view climate-related risks: no longer merely a disclosure topic, but an area of enforceable financial supervision.
Is AI Itself an ESG Issue?
While the core objective of ESG is to support long-term, sustainable value creation, the current enthusiasm for AI deserves closer and more critical examination.
Business Operations vs. Reporting Boundary: Tips on Determining the Reporting Boundary of the ESG Report
When determining the reporting boundary of your ESG Report, there are a few main principles and approaches that you have to remember.
When Regulators Sound the Alarm: Reflecting on Professional Standards in the ESG Market Amid Low-Quality IPOs
When regulators warn on the continued decline in the quality of IPO documents, how professionals can maintain the reputation of Hong Kong's capital markets.
GreenCo Helps You Understand the Recent HKEX’s Publication On Carbon Credits
Explore the significance of carbon credits in HKEX's new publication with GreenCo for a sustainable future.