Reading Materials
Last updated on 7 Jun 2024
These reading materials are public information and form the basis and scope of the ESG Certified Professional Examination (the ESGCP Exam), participants of the ESGCP Exam will be tested on the understanding, competency, and proficiency on the applications of the reading materials, mainly from Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited’s listing rules and guidelines. Participants may consider spending at least 50 to 60 hours for the preparation of the ESGCP Exam.
The reading materials will be updated from time to time, this version of the materials is applicable for the ESGCP Exam from 12 July to 31 December 2024.
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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx)
i) Listing Rule: Corporate Governance/ Environmental, Social and Governance Appendix C1 - Corporate Governance Code
https://en-rules.hkex.com.hk/sites/default/files/net_file_store/HKEX4476_3828_VER31139.pdf
ii) Listing Rule: Corporate Governance/ Environmental, Social and Governance Appendix C2 - Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Code
https://en-rules.hkex.com.hk/sites/default/files/net_file_store/HKEX4476_3841_VER31171.pdf
iii) Guideline: HOW TO PREPARE AN ESG REPORT A Step-by-Step Guide to ESG Reporting - May 2020
Appendix 2: Reporting guidance on Environmental KPIs
Appendix 3: Reporting guidance on Social KPIs
iv) Guideline: Guidance on Climate Disclosures - Nov 2021
(Reporting on TCFD recommendations)
v) Guideline: Implementation Guidance for Climate Disclosures under HKEX ESG reporting framework - Apr 2024
vi) Guidance Letter by IPO Vetting Team of HKEx:
HKEX GUIDANCE LETTER HKEX-GL86-16
- Guide on Producing Simplified Listing Documents Relating to Equity Securities for New Applications - Last Updated Nov 2023
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International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)
i) IFRS S1 - IFRS® Sustainability Disclosure Standard
General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information
ii) IFRS S2 - IFRS® Sustainability Disclosure Standard
Climate-related Disclosures
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The Science Based Targets initiatives (SBTi)
i) GETTING STARTED GUIDE FOR SCIENCE-BASED TARGET SETTING V1.1 - March 2024
https://sciencebasedtargets.org/resources/files/Getting-Started-Guide.pdf