Introduction
ESG GBA Sustainable Growth Promotion Association
ESG GBA Sustainable Growth Promotion Association was established in 2024 as an independent, non-profit charitable ESG organization. The association was jointly initiated by professionals from various business and academic fields , hoping to jointly explore and practice ESG solutions in China and contribute to building a sustainable, fair and transparent business environment.
Mission
Using Hong Kong as a bridge, the programme introduces cutting-edge international ESG concepts and evaluation systems, and promotes the synergistic development and prosperity of the Greater Bay Area by bringing together the world's best experiences and local innovations to foster a green, inclusive and responsible economy.
Objectives
Education and Publicity
Promote public and corporate awareness and understanding of ESG concepts by organising lectures, seminars and training.Resource Sharing
Build an information platform to facilitate the exchange and sharing of ESG-related resources, best practices and successful cases within and outside the Greater Bay Area.Policy Advocacy
Actively work with government and related organisations to promote the formulation and implementation of policies conducive to ESG development.Co-operation Network
Establish a cross-border co-operation network, linking enterprises, non-profit organisations, academics and other parties to jointly promote the realisation of ESG objectives.Evaluation and Feedback
Conduct regular evaluations to provide feedback on the progress of ESG promotion in the Greater Bay Area and to continuously improve the Association's activities and strategies.
Founders
Dr. Ding Xueliang
PhD from Harvard University, is an Emeritus Professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and is an academic member of the Boyuan Foundation.
Dr. Wu Changyou
PhD in biomedical sciences from the University of Montreal in Canada, postdoctoral fellow at Hoffmann-La Roche lnc.in the United States of America, and an immunology expert with a special grant from the State Council.
Dr. John C.S. Tang
PhD in Resource Economics from University of Florida, Emeritus Professor of Asian Institute of Technology, visiting professor of Beijing Normal University, Sun Yat-sen University (Lingnan College), Shanghai University and Beijing Institute of Technology, Consultant of Asia Pacific University in Thailand.
Dr. Wu Haifeng
PhD in Finance from the University of New South Wales, Australia. He is currently the Director of the Sustainable Finance Research Center of the Shenzhen Institute of Data Economy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and a researcher at the Institute of Advanced Finance, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen).
Dr. Dassekpo Jean-baptiste
Doctor of Harbin Institute of Technology, outstanding postdoctoral fellow of Tsinghua University, Mining exploration and testing Consultant of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), overseas high-end talents Category A, foreign "high Precision and shortage" talents in Shenzhen, and "Deep Dragon Talents" category D in Longgang District. He is mainly engaged in the research of green zero-emission building materials, high-performance concrete materials, Marine engineering materials, nano-adsorption materials, waste glass and construction solid waste resource utilization. He is a member of Chinese Silicate Society, a member of Guangdong low-carbon Building Materials and Solid Waste Utilization Committee, and a member of Shenzhen Construction Waste Recycling Association.
Mr.Wang Yonghua
Founder, Chairman and Chairman of the Investment Committee of Tiantu Capital, he has a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Columbia University and a Master's Degree in Economics from Wudaokou School of Finance, Tsinghua University. He was the deputy general manager and chief investment officer of Nanfang Fund Management Company, a senior fund manager in China; he was the general manager of the investment banking department of Nanfang Securities Company, with an in-depth understanding of China's capital market and a wealth of practical experience in investment.
Mr. Gao Yichuan
Master of Science from Hong Kong Metropolitan University, General Manager of ESG Global Media Centre,Vice President of Hong Kong Futian Youth Association, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the International Education Committee of the Guangdong Education Association, Director of the Board of Directors of the Yantian Library of Shenzhen City, and Vice Chairman of the Exchange Centre for Green Ecological Development of Futian District of Shenzhen City.
Ms. Evelyn Wu
Master of Business Administration of École des Hautes Études Economiques et Commerciales (Paris), France, senior financial planner, senior media personality, co-founder of Zhitong Caijing, the first platform of Hong Kong stock information,former Deputy General Manager and Editor-in-Chief of WisdomTree Financial, and now Editor-in-Chief of Global ESG Media Center.
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