Environmental, Social And Governance (ESG) ∣ CR SWCS

Pre-IPO Services

IPO Consulting: Compose, revise, review, update and improve the ESG-related content in the prospectus according to the requirements of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("SEHK"), to comply with the 《Guide for New Applicants》 issued by SEHK.

We specialize in:

Content Development: Craft, revise, and enhance the ESG-related sections of the prospectus, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks.
Compliance Assurance: Ensure that all content adheres to the guidelines outlined in the “Guide for New Applicants” issued by SEHK, addressing any specific ESG reporting requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather necessary information, ensuring that the prospectus effectively communicates the company’s sustainability commitments and initiatives.
Training and Workshops: Provide targeted training sessions to the management team to familiarize them with ESG expectations related to the IPO process.

Post-IPO Services

ESG Reporting Services

Report Preparation Service
Assist the board of directors in integrating the governance structure
Assist in benchmarking the social and environmental key performance indicators of the Code
Assist in formulating relevant “United Nations Sustainable Development Goals” (SDGs)

Climate Change Disclosure Services

In line with the standards of ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board) and the requirements of TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures), disclosure is conducted from four aspects: governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics & targets, including carbon emission accounting, climate risk and opportunity identification and assessment, climate scenario analysis, and carbon target setting.
Improve ESG processes and internal controls, including ESG risk management.
Disclose climate-related risks and opportunities, as well as the impact of these factors on the short-term, medium-term and long-term cash flows of issuers.

ESG Rating Services

Combine proactive disclosure and passive questionnaire responses to comprehensively improve the company's ESG management level and disclosure quality, enhance rating performance, and attract more ESG-oriented investors, in line with the requirements of third-party rating agencies such as MSCI, Sustainalytics, HKQAA, CDP, and CSA.

ESG Governance Retainer Services

Establishment and improvement of ESG governance structure
Identify major ESG risks to formulate ESG strategies and work plans (short-term, medium-term and long-term)
Board ESG training - Explain the responsibilities of the board under the new ESG regulations and help the board understand the new ESG reporting requirements
Sort out the ESG system, issue diagnosis reports and optimization recommendations
Follow up the progress of ESG work, hold at least two meetings every year, provide opinions to the board of directors, and assist the board of directors in reviewing the implementation progress of targets

ESG Advisory Services

IPO Consulting
ESG Training
Provide guidance and recommendations for carbon neutrality plans and carbon trading to offset their carbon emissions, and help companies achieve net-zero emissions.
Assurance (AA1000)
Due Diligence

ESG Research Report

Since 2021, CR SWCS has been conducting ESG research to examine the ESG reporting and climate disclosure responses of listed companies. CR SWCS aims to assess the current ESG performances disclosed by listed issuers against the Environmental, Social and Governance reporting guidelines required by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) . Furthermore, CR SWCS also provides specific recommendations on the various aspects where further improvements are required.

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