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Green proposals pass at shareholders’ meetings… but not for the reasons you think! Discover hidden strategies behind proxy voting in our blog 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7EJF4YT In their 2024 working paper, Dunhong JIN and Thomas Noe developed a game-theoretic framework to analyze how institutional investors strategically vote on green proposals and the resulting impact on the likelihood of approval.   🔗 Read the full paper 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecJfk4iR 🔗 More ESG Research Blogs 👉 https://lnkd.in/epA8PDMP #HKUJCESGRI #AcademicResearch #GreenActivism #ProxyVoting

📑 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝘄𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBQR8Cmk By Alan Kwan (HKU Business School), Ben Matthies (University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business), Rick Townsend (University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management), Ting Xu (University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management) This paper uses big data on Internet activities to develop novel firm-level measures of remote work, and uncovers how remote work during the pandemic has fostered entrepreneurship among wage workers. 🔗 Check out and subscribe our paper series on SSRN👉 https://lnkd.in/eGx_FjJT #HKUJCESGRI #RemoteWork #Entrepreneurship #LaborMarket #WorkFromHome #AcademicResearch

Will technologies take your job — or transform it? Find out in our blog👉 https://lnkd.in/dEgDBZsp   In their 2023 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 paper, Michele Battisti, Christian Dustmann, and Uta Schönberg uncover how technological and organizational change impacts the workplace. 🔗 Read the full paper 👉 https://lnkd.in/d6rCtRCG   🔗 More ESG Research Blogs 👉 https://lnkd.in/epA8PDMP   #HKUJCESGRI #ESG #AcademicResearch #Technology #Labour

In our engaging dialogue with Dr. Jane Goodall, Prof. Guojun He underlined the economic significance of biodiversity and its indispensable role in our society. His insights resonate as a potent call for collective action:   “Biodiversity subtly and significantly benefits human well-being, and disruptions can have profound, lasting impacts through interconnected ecosystems. By merging academic insights with corporate strategies, we can better understand these effects and quantify the benefits of biodiversity.” Let's embrace the crucial messages from Prof. He and Dr. Goodall, and pledge to contribute to a sustainable future. Discover more here: https://lnkd.in/gqagGZM9 #HKUJCESGRI #ESGRI #HKJCCharitiesTrust #JaneGoodallxHKbiz #BiodiversityxCSR #珍古德博士訪港JaneGoodall #Sustainability #biodiversity #BiodiversityRestoration #JaneGoodallInstitute #ZurichHongKong #HKUBusinessSchool

Global fertility rates fall despite pro-fertility policies — what’s going wrong? Find out in our blog👉 https://lnkd.in/dG68wEXi   In their 2024 working paper, Sam Engle, Chong Pang, and Anson Zhou explore which is more difficult for policymakers: raising birth rates or reducing them.   🔗 Read the full paper 👉 https://lnkd.in/dYiV3Y4P   🔗 More ESG Research Blogs 👉 https://lnkd.in/epA8PDMP   #HKUJCESGRI #ESG #AcademicResearch #Fertility #BirthRate

Prof. Hongbin Cai brought warmth to our event with a heartfelt greeting, underscoring the profound impact that Dr. Jane Goodall has had, and continues to have, on our students, the Institute, and the world beyond:    “Jane sets a best example of long and meaningful life, she has inspired generations of people for her passion for knowledge and love for animals. For her focus, dedication, and persistence, these are all the things that we want our students to have.”    Join us in contemplating Dr. Goodall's impactful address and taking steps towards a sustainable future. Discover more by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gqagGZM9 #HKUJCESGRI #ESGRI #HKJCCharitiesTrust #JaneGoodallxHKbiz #BiodiversityxCSR #珍古德博士訪港 #JaneGoodall #Sustainability #biodiversity #BiodiversityRestoration #JaneGoodallInstitute #ZurichHongKong #HKUBusinessSchool

We’re thrilled to announce our Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Caijing Dushu (财经读数), a leading finance media in China! This exciting partnership represents a significant step forward in advancing sustainable development and ESG practices, working together to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a global leader in green finance. As part of this partnership, we recently co-hosted a workshop at HKU, bringing experts together to tackle key challenges and opportunities in ESG for listed companies and pre-IPO enterprises. We look forward to driving impactful initiatives through this collaboration! #HKUJCESGRI #ESGRI #HKJCCharitiesTrust #HKU #HKUBS #ESG #Sustainability #Enterprise #Economics #GreaterBayArea #GBA #IPO Guojun He | Hailiang Chen | Xing Hu | Shipeng Y.

In the wake of Dr. Jane Goodall's influential address at our event on Nov 26, her thought-provoking words continue to resonate deeply:   “We need to regain wisdom by developing a different mindset that works not just for profit or loss, but that joins the head and heart, thinking about the future and not just the present.” Join us in reflecting on her impactful speech and acting towards a sustainable future. Explore more here: https://lnkd.in/gqagGZM9    #HKUJCESGRI #ESGRI #HKJCCharitiesTrust #JaneGoodallxHKbiz #BiodiversityxCSR #珍古德博士訪港 #JaneGoodall #Sustainability #biodiversity #BiodiversityRestoration #JaneGoodallInstitute #ZurichHongKong #HKUBusinessSchool

📑 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUwfjr_V   By Zhiming Ma (Guanghua School of Management, Peking University), Derrald Stice (HKU Business School), Florin V. (London Business School), Yue Zhang (Central University of Finance and Economics)   The paper investigates the impact of bilateral political relationships on cross-border lending activities. Specifically, it examines how the strength of political ties between countries affects loan terms, syndicate structures, and the overall flow of loan capital across borders.   🔗 Check out and subscribe our paper series on SSRN 👉 https://lnkd.in/eGx_FjJT   #HKUJCESGRI #CrossBorderLending #PoliticalEconomy #AcademicResearch

🎥 Event Recap: An Inspiring Afternoon with Dr. Jane Goodall Championing Biodiversity and Corporate Responsibility Hearts were touched and spirits lifted as we welcomed Dr. Jane Goodall to HKU on Nov 26. Her gentle yet powerful presence filled the room, and her heartfelt interactions left an indelible mark on everyone present. Sharing poignant stories from her six-decade-long journey, Dr. Goodall’s unwavering passion for protecting our planet resonated deeply with all in attendance. Relive the unforgettable moments and insights from that afternoon: https://lnkd.in/ecKKMpVv A sincere thank you to all who joined and supported this event. Together, let's continue the mission of fostering a sustainable future where conservation and corporate responsibility go hand in hand. 🌟🤝 🎥 活動回顧：與珍古德博士共度鼓舞人心的下午 倡導生物多樣性與企業責任 在11月26日下午，我們有幸在香港大學迎來珍古德博士。她分享了自己六十年旅程中的動人故事，並真誠地與臺上的講者、臺下的觀眾互動，以溫柔而有力的言辭感染了在場的每一位。她對保護地球的堅定信念引起了全體與會者的共鳴，深深觸動了每個人的心靈，帶來了一場難忘的對話。 重溫那天下午的難忘時刻：https://lnkd.in/ecKKMpVv 衷心感謝所有參與並為這次精彩活動做出貢獻的人！讓我們共同倡導一個生物多樣性與企業責任並肩而行的未來。 🌟🤝 The Jane Goodall Institute Hong Kong | Zurich Insurance (Hong Kong) | Hongbin Cai | Guojun He | Heiwai Tang | Ericson Chan | Eric Hui | Kannes Wong, MBA, CEP® | Tsz Fung Tse | Cathay Pacific | GoImpact Capital Partners |  HKU Business School Alumni Association | Link | Swire Properties | The Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Limited   #HKUJCESGRI #ESGRI #HKJCCharitiesTrust #JaneGoodallxHKbiz #BiodiversityxCSR #珍古德博士訪港 #JaneGoodall #Sustainability #biodiversity #BiodiversityRestoration #JaneGoodallInstitute #ZurichHongKong #recap #highlight