Recently, the Business School of the Hong Kong Hang Seng University (HSUHK) hosted a gathering for new students of the Master of Science in Entrepreneurial Management program and distinguished alumni. The MSc in Entrepreneurial Management is a flagship program under HSUHK Business School, specifically designed for aspiring entrepreneurs or business managers who aim to undertake entrepreneurial roles within enterprises. Students of the program hail from universities in regions such as mainland China, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada, Australia and New Zealand, with many coming from academic backgrounds in business and law. Since its inception, the program has cultivated a cohort of entrepreneurs and managers equipped with an entrepreneurial mindset.
At the gathering, Joseph Mak, Executive Dean of APESG, was appointed as an advisor to the Advisory Committee of HSUHK Business School’s Master of Science in Entrepreneurial Management (MSc-EM) program, where he delivered an insightful sharing session.
Joseph Mak provided in-depth analysis to the future business leaders present on the latest trends and strategies for corporate ESG information disclosure within compliance frameworks. He also guided discussions on the cutting-edge developments of ESG principles in business practices, offering students a forward-looking perspective for building business models that balance economic efficiency with social responsibility. Through his sharing, attendees not only gained a deeper understanding of how ESG serves as a core element of corporate sustainable development strategies but were also inspired to integrate ESG principles into entrepreneurship and corporate management. He encouraged them to boldly explore new pathways for sustainable development and become future leaders driving social progress and sustainability.
In recent years, the Hong Kong government has continuously advanced the development of the Northern Metropolis, guided by sustainable development principles, to optimize industrial structure, increase land supply for housing and innovation and technology, create job opportunities, actively preserve ecosystems, and promote better job-housing balance and green living. As Vice Chairman of the ESG Committee of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Union, Joseph Mak also shared with the new students and alumni the ESG Committee’s recommendations for the future high-quality sustainable development of the Northern Metropolis.