ReThink HK's panel session - “Corporate Governance – The Pathway to a Successful Sustainability Strategy”

2021-10-05

Jamie Allen, Secretary General, joined a Keynote panel session “Corporate Governance – The Pathway to a Successful Sustainability Strategy” hosted by ReThink in Hong Kong on 5 October 2021.

Introduction
While much of the popular and media focus on ESG today is around the big environmental and social stories, corporate and investment insiders consistently say that the “G” is the foundation of ESG. What does this mean in practical terms? How are the boards of leading companies thinking through climate change and other major sustainability risks—and what new mechanisms are they using?

Session Discussion Points

What are institutional investors looking for from companies in terms of high-quality and financially meaningful ESG reporting? Do investors convey a coherent and consistent message to companies?
Looking forward, should executive compensation be linked to specific climate risk targets?
The pressures on Asian companies in all these areas are increasing rapidly. Crafting a sound strategic response is critical to corporate value, the natural environment and society over the long term. Should we wait for governments to set the agenda and direction?

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