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In light of increasing awareness surrounding climate change and carbon emissions, companies are taking bold strides toward achieving sustainability goals by integrating sustainable practices into their business and operational strategies. One key sustainable practice is optimizing the use of recycled materials in products.The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) are international, voluntary, comprehensive product certification standards that verify recycled content in products and implement requirements along the chain of custody, including traceability of recycled material and recycled product quality control.SGS has been approved as an independent third-party certification body (CB) for Content Claim Standard (CCS), Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), and Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification.Join our upcoming webinar to gain insights into the GRS/RCS schemes and their application process. Discover how these certifications can propel your sustainability journey forward.

Are you looking to enhance your sustainability efforts and discover new possibilities in the evolving marketplace? Join us for this informative webinar as we provide an in-depth introduction to leading voluntary product certification frameworks - the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), and the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC).We will dive into the key features, benefits, and applications of these important certification schemes. It offers a range of strategic advantages for your organization. These voluntary certifications can help you demonstrate your commitment to sustainability, circularity, and traceability by enabling you to clearly communicate your sustainability credentials, enhance supply chain transparency, access new markets, differentiate from competitors and build greater consumer trust in your products and brand.AgendaSupply Chain Traceability of Sustainable MaterialsIntroduction to GRS and RCS, and certification processIntroduction to ISCC PLUS, EU and CORSIA, certification processQ&ADate: August 30, 2024Time: 15:30 – 16:30Language: Cantonese (supplementary with English materials)Speaker:Ms. Ellen Yeung, Assistant Project Manager, SGS Hong Kong LimitedAn auditor actively executing social and technical factory assessments, sustainable material validation and ESG services. At the same time, she is managing various supply chain audit programs for retailers and brands. Recently, Ellen takes up the role of managing GRS and RCS certification, and ISCC certification services for Business Assurance of SGS Hong Kong.

How to manage greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions properly is one of the key tasks to many companies aiming to enhance sustainability competence as well as prevent the worst impacts of climate change. Indirect GHG emissions (also known as “scope 3 emissions”) has recently become a market focus as various global initiatives such as SBTi now have specific requirements on quantification, reporting and target setting of corporates’ emissions along their value chain.This webinar will cover the core elements about indirect GHG emissions, including the key types of upstream and downstream emissions, common data collection approaches, tools for effective monitoring, and etc. With growing pressure from governments, market regulators, investors and buyers, companies should seize the opportunity to gain a better understanding of their relevant indirect emissions and plan ahead for effective value-chain emission management.Agenda:-    Introduction to indirect GHG emissions-    Accounting approaches and data collection methods-    Effective monitoring and key challenges-    Case studies-    Q&ALanguage:Cantonese with English presentation materialsSpeaker:Mr. Johnny Hui, Sustainability Project Manager of SGS Hong KongJohnny is a sustainability professional with a solid background in environmental management and energy economics. He has participated in carbon management and sustainability-related consultancy and auditing projects for various corporates and organizations.

Climate-related risks are rapidly reshaping business requirements, from carbon emissions controls to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting obligations, bringing unprecedented challenges to organizations. If you are preparing to align with ISO management systems updates e.g., ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management Systems), and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) or looking to enhance climate resilience, now is the time to act with clarity and purpose.Our sustainability expert, Mr. Anson Chin, presents an expert-led video “Risk Management for Climate Change – Integrating ESG Strategies”, offering practical frameworks and actionable guidance to help organizations enhance climate risk management approach and effectively respond to the latest international standards. This video is ideal for professionals involved in ESG, compliance, sustainability, ISO management systems and enterprise risk management.Agenda:Why ESG is important to corporate’s risk managementRisk Management FrameworkProcesses of Climate Risk IntegrationDevelop a risk and opportunity registerCase studyLanguage: Cantonese with English presentation materialsDuration: 36 minutesSpeaker:Mr. Anson Chin, Project Specialist of SGS Hong KongAnson supports clients in handling various sustainability projects across sectors. He has years of experience in sustainability research, ESG disclosure, and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) quantification. He possesses a certified carbon auditor qualification. He is now assisting in conducting various verification projects, delivering regulatory training and delivering other carbon-related services. He is a seasoned sustainability professional with extensive industry experience.

With the growing awareness of climate change and carbon emission, companies are taking ambitious steps to achieve sustainability goals. Sustainability has been integrated into business and operation strategies. One of the sustainable practices in optimizing the use of recycled materials in products.The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) are international, voluntary, comprehensive product certification standards that verify recycled content in products, and implements requirements along the chain of custody, including traceability of recycled material and recycled product quality control.SGS has been approved as an independent third-party certification body (CB) for Content Claim Standard (CCS), Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), and Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certificationsThis webinar will provide an introduction and application process of GRS/RCS certifications.AgendaIntroduction of GRS/RCSCertification service provided by SGSScope Certificate (SC) and Transaction Certificate (TC)Q & A SessionLanguageCantonese, supplemented with English presentation materialsPresenterMs. Ellen Yeung, Assistant Project ManagerAn experienced auditor actively executing social and technical factory assessments, sustainable material validation, and ESG services. At the same time, she is managing various supply chain audit programs for retailers and brands. Recently, Ellen takes up the role of managing GRS and RCS certification services for Knowledge Solutions of SGS Hong Kong.Additional InformationClick here to find the Global Recycle Standard (GRS) and Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) service on TIC mall.

With the growing awareness of climate change and carbon emissions, companies are taking ambitious steps to achieve sustainability goals and have integrated sustainability into their business and operation strategies. One key sustainable practice in optimizing the use of recycled materials in products.The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) are international, voluntary, comprehensive product certification standards that verify recycled content in products, and implement requirements along the chain of custody, including traceability of recycled material and recycled product quality control.SGS has been approved as an independent third-party certification body (CB) for Content Claim Standard (CCS), Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), and Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification.This webinar will provide an introduction to the GRS/RCS schemes and their application process.Agenda:Introduction to GRS/RCSCertification service provided by SGSScope Certificate (SC) and Transaction Certificate (TC)Q&A sessionLanguage:Cantonese, supplemented with English presentation materialsPresenter:  Ms. Ellen Yeung, Assistant Project ManagerAn experienced auditor actively executing social and technical factory assessments, sustainable material validation, and ESG services. At the same time, she manages supply chain audit programs for retailers and brands. Recently, Ellen took up the role of managing GRS and RCS certification services for Knowledge Solutions of SGS in Hong Kong.Additional Information:Click here to find the Global Recycle Standard (GRS) and Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) service on TIC mall.

Since the Paris Agreement entered into force in 2016, many countries have started to establish their short-term and long-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets. To enhance credibility to your stakeholders by alignment with global agenda, setting Science Based Target (SBT) is crucial.The Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) provides a clear path for companies to achieve emissions reduction in line with climate science, and it also enables companies seize the benefits and enhance their competitiveness in the transition towards a zero-carbon economy. Since its launch in 2015, more than 1,400 companies spanning 60 countries and 50 sectors have joined the SBTi.This webinar is designed to facilitate companies from all sectors to gain a better understanding of the requirements, procedure and challenges of setting science-based targets.Agenda of the webinar:Overview of setting SBT in the transition towards a low-carbon economyStep-by-step guidance on target development, submission and validationIntroduction to the streamlined target-setting route for SMEsDeep-dive on Scope 3 GHG emissions targetBenefits and challenges of setting SBTSpeaker’s portfolio:Mr. Hui Ka Shing, JohnnySustainability Project Manager of SGS Hong KongJohnny is a sustainability professional with a solid background in environmental management and energy economics. He has participated in carbon management and sustainability-related consultancy and auditing projects for various corporates and organizations.Additional informationClick here to find the Part 2 webinar of SBTi: Advancing Your ESG Strategy with Science Based Targets and GHG Management

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has provided a clear path for companies to achieve greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction in line with the Paris Agreement. Since its launch in 2015, more than 1,800 companies have joined and enhanced their competitiveness in the transition towards a zero-carbon economy.With increasing attention from the consumers, top brands are starting to put a strong emphasis on GHG management into their ESG strategies. Companies from industries have put in efforts and resources in monitoring their GHG emissions, developing reduction roadmap and offsetting their residual carbon footprint.In this seminar, our speaker will provide an overview of the requirements for setting science-based targets (SBT) as well as some best practices in corporate GHG management.Agenda•    Introduction to Science Based Target and GHG Management•    Step-by-step guidance on SBT development, submission and validation•    Streamlined target-setting route for SMEs and Scope 3 screening•    How to seize the climate-related opportunities with your ESG strategies?Speaker’s portfolioMr. Hui Ka Shing, JohnnySGS Hong Kong Project Manager – SustainabilityJohnny is a sustainability professional with a solid background in environmental management and energy economics. He has participated in carbon management and sustainability-related consultancy and auditing projects for various corporates and organizations.Additional informationClick here to find the Part 1 webinar of SBTi: Demonstrating Climate Leadership with Science Based Target

Developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), the Higg Index is a suite of self-assessment tools for apparel and footwear products. It helps organizations to standardize the measurement and evaluation of the environmental performance of apparel products across the supply chain at the brand, product, and facility levels. In a competitive global industry, the Higg Index Facility Environmental Module (FEM) offers facilities an effective and demonstrable way, to differentiate themselves from peers and competitors.SGS is pleased to invite you to attend this webinar on the latest updates of the Higg Index for a better understanding of this tool.Speaker:Mr. Steve Chan (BSc, MSc, MBA)SGS Environmental Services Manager, AsiaSteve has extensive experience in Asia for management auditing and consulting which focuses on environmental management and sustainability performance improvements. He has been contributing to the improvement of Higg Index FEM v3 processes in the past few years and is still an active member in various SAC FEM task groups.Agenda:Overview of Higg IndexHigg Index FEM ApproachHigg Index FEM Content OverviewLatest updates of Higg Index FEMMaking Improvements on Higg Index FEM PerformanceQ&ALanguage: English

As global trade continues to deepen, the international community expects corporations to take a more proactive role in building sustainable global value chains, collectively addressing climate change, and achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Consequently, social auditing and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDD) play a critical role in promoting ethical practices in the supply chain.For corporations, this is not just a compliance requirement but also an important opportunity to enhance global competitiveness and achieve sustainable development. Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the essential role of social audits in corporate sustainability due diligence for promoting ethical practices in supply chains.AgendaIntroduction to Social AuditsDifferent schemes of Social AuditsSignificance of Social Audits and Due Diligence:Q&A SessionLanguage: Cantonese (supporting with English presentation material)Speaker:Mr. Ricky IpAssistant Project Manager, SGS Hong Kong LimitedA highly experienced professional in supply chain management. Ricky has over 15 years of experience. He supports major multinational organizations in the development of ESG programs and has a deep understanding of market and client requirements.