ESGCP Exam Reading Materials

Reading Materials

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.

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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 - Jul 2025

https://en-rules.hkex.com.hk/sites/default/files/net_file_store/HKEX4476_3828_VER38879.pdf

ii) Listing Rule: Corporate Governance/ Environmental, Social and Governance Appendix C2 - Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Code - Jan 2025

https://en-rules.hkex.com.hk/sites/default/files/net_file_store/HKEX4476_3841_VER36624.pdf

iii) Guideline: HOW TO PREPARE AN ESG REPORT A Step-by-Step Guide to ESG Reporting - May 2020 (with updates to 2024)

https://www.hkex.com.hk/-/media/HKEX-Market/Listing/Rules-and-Guidance/Environmental-Social-and-Governance/Exchanges-guidance-materials-on-ESG/step_by_step.pdf

Appendix 2: Reporting guidance on Environmental KPIs

https://www.hkex.com.hk/-/media/HKEX-Market/Listing/Rules-and-Guidance/Other-Resources/Listed-Issuers/Environmental-Social-and-Governance/Exchanges-guidance-materials-on-ESG/app2_envirokpis.pdf

Appendix 3: Reporting guidance on Social KPIs

https://www.hkex.com.hk/-/media/HKEX-Market/Listing/Rules-and-Guidance/Other-Resources/Listed-Issuers/Environmental-Social-and-Governance/Exchanges-guidance-materials-on-ESG/app3_socialkpis.pdf

iv) Guideline: Guidance on Climate Disclosures - Nov 2021

(Reporting on TCFD recommendations)

https://www.hkex.com.hk/-/media/HKEX-Market/Listing/Rules-and-Guidance/Environmental-Social-and-Governance/Exchanges-guidance-materials-on-ESG/guidance_climate_disclosures.pdf

v) Guideline: Implementation Guidance for Climate Disclosures under HKEX ESG reporting framework - Apr 2024

https://www.hkex.com.hk/-/media/HKEX-Market/Listing/Rules-and-Guidance/Environmental-Social-and-Governance/Exchanges-guidance-materials-on-ESG/guidance_enhanced_climate_dis.pdf