Exclusive | Hong Kong body to launch exam to certify ESG professionals tailored specifically for HKEX needs
- The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies’ ESG Certified Professional Examination will determine a candidate’s level of competency in the subject
- The first batch of 300 participants will sit for the exam on July 13, and those who make the cut will be awarded status of ESG Certified Professional
A new certification course will be launched in Hong Kong focusing on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements of the city’s bourse operator to ensure the quality of local practitioners.
The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies (CHKLC) has developed the ESG Certified Professional Examination with the aim of creating a recognised qualification for individuals. It will determine the candidates’ level of competency in ESG, specifically meeting the requirements of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX).
The course also aims to increase the supply of accredited ESG talent to meet the needs of the market, as well as to promote the continuous development of personnel to help listed companies meet the changing needs of the society and the environment, according to a flier of the examination obtained by the Post.
“[The exam] will help the ESG market to become more professional,” said Mike Wong, CEO of the chamber, in an exclusive interview. “The exam will measure how proficient and knowledgeable the ESG practitioners are in applying the rules and regulations of the exchange.”
He added that this will be the first public rules-based examination in Hong Kong incorporating the latest updates to the HKEX’s ESG disclosure framework.