AustCham Hong Kong invites you to join us for an Executive Roundtable Panel Discussion on Translating Climate Risk into the Boardroom, on 6 September, 2024 from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM at the offices of New World Development

Hosted by the AustCham Sustainability Committee, this important and timely session will give an overview of new regulatory disclosure requirements and what Board members need to do to ensure compliance in Hong Kong.

Boards are increasingly being held accountable for the sustainability performance of their companies, new sustainability reporting frameworks have specific requirements on the Board's role in overseeing sustainability strategy and disclosure. This event provides expert perspectives on how boards are, and should be, assessing climate-related risks and opportunities as well as leveraging sustainability to create value.

Join us for a panel discussion followed by an interactive Q&A on how boards tackle climate risk.

The event discussion will seek to cover the following areas:

1. Understanding HKEX/TCFD Climate related mandatory disclosures coming into effect 1 Jan 2025
2. Simplifying TCFD/ISSB (climate risk) from a company Risk & Opportunity perspective
3. How can you tell if a company has adequately assessed climate risk across its operation
4. How are Corporate Risk, Finance & Insurance Teams becoming involved

Panelists:

1. Michael Long, Group Head of Sustainability, New World Development
2. Diana David, Board Director and Head of Faculty, Financial Times Board Director Programme
3. Ben McQuhae, Founder, Ben McQuhae & Co
4. David Mundy, Global Head of Sustainability & Regulatory Transformation, Fidelity (Moderator)

This event is supported by the Sustainability Committee.

Please note: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) belong solely to the speaker, and are not representative of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.