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Hong Kong’s first Sustainability Professionals Courses co-offered by CCA & HKU SPACE

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Introduction

As the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited is tightening up its requirements on environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting for listed companies, Asian companies are seeking new talents to adjust their business models in line with community expectations on emerging sustainability values. Moreover, the growing climate change crisis has meant that all companies face an uphill battle to adapt to a low-carbon future.

Carbon Care Asia (CCA) and HKU SPACE joined hands in August 2019 to launch a new executive certificate programme to nurture sustainability professionals. Recognised as the first of its kind in Hong Kong, this programme lays the foundation for a new breed of professionals who will help the business sector to enhance its ESG performance in an uncertain era.

The two modules — “Sustainability Professionals” and “Climate Competence” aptly target in-house capability building for companies and organisations from all sectors and industries.

As the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited is tightening up its requirements on environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting for listed companies, Asian companies are seeking new talents to adjust their business models in line with community expectations on emerging sustainability values. Moreover, the growing climate change crisis has meant that all companies face an uphill battle to adapt to a low-carbon future.

CCA and HKU SPACE joined hands in August 2019 to launch a new executive certificate programme to nurture sustainability professionals. Recognised as the first of its kind in Hong Kong, this programme lays the foundation for a new breed of professionals who will help the business sector to enhance its ESG performance in an uncertain era.

The two modules — “Sustainability Professionals” and “Climate Competence” aptly target in-house capability building for companies and organisations from all sectors and industries.

  • All those who are practising in sustainability-related fields as well as those who wish to embark on a new career in sustainability.
  • All those who anticipate a growing climate challenge in their current positions, as well as those who are passionate about finding solutions to the climate crisis.

Certificate for Module (Sustainability Professionals)

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
  • Manage the development of sustainability strategies and plans in companies and organisations
  • Situate sustainability activities in the context of international, national and sub-national plans, regulations and incentives
  • Explain business risks and opportunities stemming from the science and economics of sustainability
  • Explain the key sustainability challenges facing different business sectors
  • Evaluate key sustainability tasks related to stakeholder consultations, materiality, carbon auditing and other key reporting issues at company level

Course Overview

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Introduction

This module is designed for those working on all aspects of ESG planning in business and finance. The course provides an understanding of the global ambition of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement, shows the links to international and local sustainability standards and metrics, and follows this through to the practical challenges of materiality assessment and stakeholder consultation necessary for a company’s ESG report. From high-level policy to practical detail, this course exposes participants to the full range of issues related to sustainability stewardship and illustrates the practical risks and opportunities facing companies in cities like Hong Kong.


Programme Details

Application Deadline12 Sep 2021 (Sunday)
Start Date12 Oct 2021 (Tuesday)
TimeTuesday, 7:00pm – 9:30pm (12 modules in total)
LanguageEnglish
Learning ModeOnsite teaching (Subject to restrictions under the pandemic, class arrangement may vary. Please refer to the latest update at HKU SPACE website.)
Learning Hours2.5 hours per module ; 30 hours in total


Introduction

Climate emergency signifies economic and social challenges which emerge from scientific evidence. Hence, climate competence is essential for anyone looking to the future. This module familiarizes participants with physical implications of climate change and links them to the policy and technical debates on climate action. Sessions will examine top-level climate action related to the Paris Climate Agreement, and explore the resulting responsibilities that climate action brings for governments, companies and individuals. The course sets out options related to energy generation, more efficient use of energy, along with the ways in which adaptation measures can create a safe, healthy and resilient city. Participants in this course are expected to emerge with the tools to engage at policy level and in practical terms with the challenges and opportunities that stem from climate change.


Programme Details

Application Deadline7 Jan 2022 (Fri)
Start Date16 Feb 2022 (Wed)
TimeWednesday, 7:00pm – 9:30pm (12 modules in total)
LanguageEnglish
Learning ModeOnsite teaching (Subject to restrictions under the pandemic, class arrangement may vary. Please refer to the latest update at HKU SPACE website.)
Learning Hours2.5 hours per module ; 30 hours in total
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