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?
GreenCo Empowers Client with Advanced Sustainability Training
GreenCo recently delivered a tailored training session for a SGX listed company focusing on pharmaceutical products and medical supplies.
GreenCo Assists Client in Conducting Board Performance Review
GreenCo recently conducted a Board Performance Review for a listed company to support their compliance with the Corporate Governance Code.
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.
GreenCo Supports Client in Deepening Calculations for Scope 3 GHG Emissions
GreenCo recently assisted a leading local food and beverage chain in deepening their Scope 3 GHG Emissions accounting framework to allow a precise tool for internal performance tracking.
GreenCo Supports Client in Establishing Quarterly ESG Performance Tracking
GreenCo recently supported a Hong Kong-listed tech company in establishing a data-driven ESG management mechanism with standardised indicator development and quarterly performance tracking.
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.
GreenCo Assists Client in Benchmarking Peer Performance
In the rapidly evolving landscape of corporate responsibility, defining excellence requires more than just internal tracking. By evaluating their standing relative to competitors, companies can ensure their ESG strategies are both ambitious and aligned with global sectoral trends.
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.
The Financial Impact of Climate Change: Why Corporate Responses Matter
In face of the hidden cost of climate change, companies should not approach climate disclosure as a mere compliance exercise. Instead, they should address the financial implications of climate change from an operational perspective.
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 Assists Client in Conducting Stakeholder Engagement with Revised Sustainability-related Issues
Discover how GreenCo helps clients address revised sustainability issues through effective stakeholder engagement strategies.