ESG Strategy & Education
Providing educational resources and guidance for businesses engaging with ESG principles
Understanding ESG
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles provide a framework for evaluating organizational practices beyond financial performance. Ascent Partners Foundation, a registered charity under Hong Kong's Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Section 88, supports ESG education and awareness through our ESG education platform, which provides accessible resources for businesses and individuals seeking to understand ESG principles.
Environmental
Climate strategy, carbon emissions, energy efficiency, waste management, and environmental stewardship practices
Social
Labor practices, human rights, diversity and inclusion, community engagement, and stakeholder relations
Governance
Board composition, executive compensation, business ethics, transparency, and accountability structures
ESG Hub Platform
Ascent Partners Foundation supports the development of ESG Hub, an educational platform providing accessible content on ESG principles, sustainable business practices, and responsible governance.
The platform offers video-based resources designed to help businesses, investors, and individuals understand ESG frameworks and their practical applications.
Platform Features
- Video-based educational content on ESG principles
- Practical guidance for businesses implementing ESG strategies
- Resources on sustainable finance and responsible investment
- Accessible content for diverse audiences and experience levels
Forum Engagement: Asia-Pacific Business Forum 2023
Ascent Partners Foundation supported the logistics and coordination of APBF 2023, which convened 500+ participants from 30+ countries to discuss sustainable business practices, including ESG integration, sustainable finance, and decarbonization strategies.
The forum provided a platform for dialogue among business leaders, government officials, and civil society representatives on implementing ESG principles in the Asia-Pacific context.
Forum Focus Areas
Sustainable Finance
Mobilizing capital for environmentally and socially responsible investments
Decarbonization
Strategies for transitioning to low-carbon business operations
Responsible Practices
Ethical business conduct and stakeholder engagement approaches
Our Facilitation Approach
Ascent Partners Foundation's approach to ESG centers on education and awareness rather than direct implementation. Through our ESG education platform, we provide accessible resources that help businesses and individuals understand ESG principles and their practical applications.
By supporting forums such as APBF 2023, we facilitate dialogue among stakeholders on ESG integration, sustainable finance, and responsible business practices, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange and partnership formation.