| Course Code: | ETP-1-001 | |
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| Mode of Study: | Full Time | |
| Application Deadline: | 24th January 2025 (Friday) | |
| Commencement Date: | 13th February 2025 (Thursday) | |
| Tuition fee: | HKD19,900 | |
| Contact Hours & Study Period: | 3 days (Hong Kong-based participants should note that as part of the training programme will be hosted in the Mainland, traveling to and staying overnights in mainland China are needed.) | |
| Teaching Medium: | The training will be delivered primarily in Cantonese, while some sessions during the company visit will be conducted in Mandarin. The training materials can be offered in English or Chinese. | |
Amidst global threats including climate emergency, resource scarcity and waste crisis, embracing sustainability in businesses’ and organisations’ operations and value chains has become imperative. We need knowledge to accelerate radical change that is not “greenwashing”.
“ESG and Circular Economy in Practice” is a training programme designed to empower participants with essential practical knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of sustainability confidently. It will delve into emerging environmental, social, and governance (ESG) trends and opportunities; engage participants in hands-on activities with tools to develop actionable strategies on sustainable value chain (SVC) management; and immerse participants in a design thinking process for resource circularity.
Please refer to the Programme Brochure.
- Dr. Winnie Law
- Mr. Darwin Leung
- Mr. Kelvin Fok
- Mr. Calvin Tsang
- Hong Kong, Guangdong
Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm
Tel: 3917-4767 / 3917-4768
Email: ccsg@hku.hk
| Date / Time 日期 / 時間 | Programme 日程 |
| Day 1 第一天 | Hong Kong 香港 |
| 09:00-12:00 | Lecture 課堂· Decoding the differences between CSR, CSV, ESG, SVC and sustainability 解構企業社會責任、創造共享價值、ESG、永續價值鏈和永續發展的分別· Examining ESG trends with the latest policies and regulations (e.g. ESG reporting landscape, purposeful company and value creation) 檢視最新政策和法規下的ESG趨勢（例如ESG披露新格局、「宗旨導向」企業與價值創造）· Identifying and managing materiality for your business 鑑別和管理重大性議題· Best practices of business sustainability integration 融入永續營商的最佳實踐Group activity 小組活動 · Activity 1: ‘Value chain risk mapping’ · Activity 2a: ‘Self-check’, ‘sustainability roadmap and action plan’ (for SME participants) · Activity 2b: Planning for your organisation’s ‘sustainability transition’ (for large corporate participants) |
| 12:00-13:15 | Lunch (covered in price) 午餐（費用已包） |
| 13:15-14:30 | Interactive session: Esquel’s history and transformation journey 互動環節﹕溢達集團的歷史和轉型之道· Transitioning from a traditional to sustainable business model 聚焦集團由傳統商業模式至可持續模式的轉型· Introduction to the ‘Smiling Curve’ and its application in the business model 簡述「微笑曲線」及其在商業模式中的應用· Esquel’s sustainability approach, including net-zero pledge, SDGs, etc. 溢達集團的可持續方針，包括淨零排放承諾、聯合國可持續發展目標等· Q&A 問答環節 |
| 14:30-16:00 | Networking drinks (optional) (covered in price) 聯誼茶聚（自由參與）（費用已包） |
| Day 2 第二天 | Gaoming, Guangzhou 廣東高明區 |
| 10:04-11:06 | Head to Guangzhou South Station (G2964) 前往廣州南站（G2964） |
| 11:10-12:10 | Head to Gaoming 前往高明區 |
| 12:10-13:20 | Lunch (covered in price) 午餐（費用已包） |
| 13:30-15:30 | Lecture 課堂· The basics of circular economy 循環經濟的基本概念· Latest policies and regulations on circular economy 循環經濟的最新政策和法規· How circularity enables sustainability and connects to ESG requirements 資源循環如何促進永續發展並連結與環境、社會及管治要求· Embedding 9R framework in value chain management 將9R框架嵌入價值鏈管理Group activity 小組活動 · Activity 3a: Material flow mapping · Activity 3b: Brainstorming innovative approaches for resource circularity · Activity 3c: Ease-benefit matrix |
| 15:30-15:45 | Tea break 小休 |
| 15:45-17:15 | Interactive session: Dialogue with Esquel Group’s R&D Department 互動環節﹕與溢達集團研發部對話· Overview of the R&D Center’s role in driving innovation and supporting the company’s sustainability goals, with a focus on circularity. Explore how R&D integrates sustainable practices to meet market demands while advancing product innovation.研發中心在推動創新和支持公司永續發展目標的角色，尤其是在資源循環上。探討相關研發如何融入永續發展措施，在推進產品創新同時回應市場需求。· Leveraging R&D for circularity and sustainability: Understanding how the company uses R&D to create circular business models. 透過研發促進資源循環和永續發展﹕了解公司如何利用研發建立資源循環導向的商業模式。· Highlighting how R&D efforts contribute to a closed-loop system, energy efficiency, and the development of eco-friendly technologies.聚焦研發工作如何造就閉環式系統、能源效益，及生態友善技術的發展。· Examining how R&D meets market needs for sustainable and circular products, fostering commercial innovation and addressing the growing demand for high-quality, sustainable solutions.探究研發如何滿足市場對可持續及資源循環導向產品的關注、推動商業創新和應對高質量、可持續解決方案愈趨熱切的需求。 · Q&A
Panel discussion: Dialogue with experts in R&D, Procurement, Energy Management, and More |
| 17:15-17:30 | Head to Esquel Group’s serviced apartment and check in 前往溢達集團的服務式住宅並辦理入住手續 |
| 17:30 | Free night (dinner at participant’s own expense) 晚上自由活動（自費晚餐） |
| Day 3 第三天 | Gaoming 廣東高明區 |
| 8:30-9:10 | Breakfast (at participant’s own expense) 早餐（自費） |
| 9:20-10:30 | Sustainability tour: Waterless dyeing 永續發展導賞﹕無水染色Technology innovation: From water to waterless dyeing technology 科技創新﹕從有水至無水染色科技· Introduction to the waterless dyeing initiative as part of the company’s broader sustainability strategy. 介紹作為公司永續發展策略一部份的無水染色科技。· The importance of sustainable dyeing practices in the textile industry and how this facility is leading the way. 聚焦可持續染色舉措在紡織業的重要性，以及該設施如何引領行業。· Focusing on understanding the impacts of waterless dyeing on the environment, technology, and business. 集中了解無水染色科技對環境、科技及業務的影響。· Commercialization pathway : From innovation to market, market demand and customer adoption etc 商業化之道﹕從創新至市場、需求和採用等· Q&A 問答環節 |
| 10:40-11:40 | Sustainability tour: Compass Greentech 永續發展導賞﹕康派環創科技有限公司Sustainable products: Packaging, trims and accessories 可持續產品﹕包裝、飾邊和配件· 4R principles: Reduce, reuse, recycle, replace 4R原則﹕減少、重用、回收、替代· Sustainable products (fashion trims, packaging, accessories) 可持續產品（時裝飾邊、包裝、配件）· Innovative and sustainable solutions for circular business models 促進資源循環導向商業模式的創新和可持續解決方案 |
| 11:40-12:10 | Panel discussions on circular products (Tea break included) 專題討論﹕資源循環導向的產品（包括小休） |
| 12:10-13:20 | Lunch (covered in price) 午餐（費用已包） |
| 13:30-14:30 | Group breakout discussion on capstone project idea 小組專案習作討論 |
| 14:30-15:30 | Assessment 評估· Capstone project idea presentation 小組專案習作匯報· Debriefing 檢討 |
| 15:30-16:00 | Session summary 課程總結 |
| 16:00-17:00 | Head to Guangzhou South Station 前往廣州南站 |
| 17:36-18:40 | Guangzhou South Station to HK West Kowloon Station (G6513) 廣州南站往香港西九龍高鐵站（G6513） |
Individuals interested in this training programme can express interest by completing and submitting this form on or before 24 January 2025 (Friday). Upon receiving the expression of interest, the Centre will contact the individuals for signing up the training. They must settle the full training fee by 10 February 2025 (Monday) for the Centre to confirm their enrolment.
For group enrolment by an entity with 20 or more participants, the organisation can contact the Centre via 3917-4767 / 3917-4768 or ccsg@hku.hk directly.
(a) have gained in the HKDSE Examination Level 2 in five subjects including Chinese Language and English Language; or
(b) have passed five subjects in HKCEE, including Chinese Language and English Language; or
(c) hold equivalent academic qualifications, taking into consideration individual merit
Participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion by the Centre for Civil Society and Governance, The University of Hong Kong, and Esquel Group, given that they:
- attend 100% of total training hours
- pass the group capstone assignment
The organisers reserve the right to make any amendments to the programme for unanticipated reasons, including but not limited to concurrently host the 3-day training and first three days of the 5-day training in case the number of registered participants is insufficient.
In case fewer than 20 people enrol in the programme after the deadline, the Centre will not offer the training. The enroled individuals will be notified, and the fees collected will be returned to them within one month the notification is made.
Esquel Group