Twenty Years of ESG Development and Prospect of ESG 2.0 - Power Lunches with iCube Lecture 6
Prof. Dragon Yongjun Tang's lecture discussed the past, present and future of ESG markets and policies, and made conjecture about what ESG 2.0 will look like and what opportunities may be ahead.
Time & Location
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Two Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Pl, Central, Hong Kong
About the event
This captivating session featured Prof. Dragon Yongjun Tang, Professor of Finance at HKU Business School. Prof. Tang highlighted the era of ESG 2.0 and explained that ESG, in this phase, is more practical – serving as a filter for shaping investment decisions, rather than being seen as a return engine. Investors are increasingly considering ESG like any other investment consideration, weighing it against variables such as shifting economic conditions. The talk sparked thoughtful questions from the audience and left everyone with fresh perspectives on the future of ESG.
Speaker
Prof. Dragon Yongjun Tang
Professor of Finance at HKU Business School
Changjiang Scholar Chair Professor by Ministry of Education of China
Managing Editor of International Review of Finance
Date:
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Time:
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Venue:
HKU iCube, 4005-4007, 40/F, Two Exchange Square, Central
Language:
English
Mode:
Face-to-face Sharing
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