The Career Path Into ESG Advisory, From Degree to Your First Role

ESG advisory has grown rapidly in Hong Kong as HKEX's mandatory ESG reporting requirements and the SFC and HKMA's green finance initiatives push listed companies and financial institutions to measure and disclose their environmental, social and governance performance. Most entrants hold a degree in finance, environmental science, business or a related field, then build credibility through hands-on sustainability reporting or advisory experience within banks or consultancies. Here's exactly how to build a career as an ESG advisor in Hong Kong.