The Fourth KPMG ESG Case Study Competition
To All UG Students,
The Fourth KPMG ESG Case Study Competition is now calling for applications.
This competition is jointly organised by HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute, KPMG China, and Renmin University. It aims to enhance students’ practical skills in ESG business case analysis through real-world challenges, and to drive a new chapter in sustainable development by fostering synergy among students, enterprises, and society.
Interested students should form a team of 2-4 members and the team leader should apply online at https://wechat.horeax.net/2024/kpmg_esg/?c=home&m=introduction_en by November 2, 2025 (Sunday).
You may refer to the below message and the poster (click here) for more details.
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[Message from HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute]
Dear Students,
The HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute is partnering with KPMG China and Renmin University to host the Fourth KPMG ESG Case Competition.
The 4th KPMG ESG Case Competition aims to “Analyze Cases, Connect with Business”, enhancing students’ practical skills in ESG business case analysis through real-world challenges. It fosters synergy among students, enterprises, and society, driving a new chapter in sustainable development. This competition is a joint initiative by KPMG China, our Institute and the Renmin University of China Business School, and it seeks to foster a profound partnership between enterprises and academia, nurturing top-tier talents for the future.
The highest-scoring teams will be invited to present their work to a high-profile panel of judges at the Presentation and Award Ceremony on Saturday, 6 December 2025 at KPMG KAMPUS (Shanghai).
Highlights
Fast Track to Internships: All finalists will receive an internship opportunity at KPMG for the 2026 winter break!
Expert Judging Panel: Judged by ESG academics and industry leaders, bridging academic and professional perspectives!
Prizes sponsored by HKU Business School: Five award categories, including team and individual prizes.
Grand Prize Benefit: HKU Business School will offer a scholarship of HKD 250,000 to each member of the 1st-prize winning team, applicable toward its Master of Sustainable Accounting and Finance program. The scholarship is conditional upon admission to the program, with specific terms and eligibility criteria defined by HKU Business School.
More details to be found on the event webpage.
Key Dates
| TBC | Online pre-training offered by HKU (Details would be provided in due course upon application) |
| November 2, 2025 (Sun) | Registration Deadline & Works submission |
| November 20-22, 2025 (Thu-Sat) | Online Preliminary Rounds |
| December 6, 2025 (Sat) | Finale in KAMPUS (Shanghai) |
Applications
Interested students should submit the online application form and their work by Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Contestants must be current undergraduate or postgraduate students, with 2-4 students per team, at least one member in each team should have data analytical skills.
Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact KPMG at intern.sh@kpmg.com. We greatly appreciate your participation and support, and we are confident that you will find this Case Study Competition to be a truly rewarding and enlightening experience.
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About HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute
The HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute is established by HKU Business School and funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, to establish a world-class hub for best practices of Sustainability in Hong Kong, Asia and beyond. Our mission is to promote excellence in the field of Sustainability by bringing together globally distinguished scholars from diverse fields, integrating knowledge and practice, inspiring innovation, fostering collaboration and conducting impactful research.
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Disclaimer:
- Please note that student participant of this competition should be responsible for their own safety while traveling outside of Hong Kong (provided that the students could advance to the finale) and should arrange sufficient insurance coverage for the trip(s) to Mainland China. Students should bear the consequences of their decisions for the trip(s).
- Students are responsible for all trip-related expenses. The Faculty will not be liable for any expenses and costs incurred in this competition plus the trip(s) to mainland China.
- The data collected is solely administered by the organisers. The Faculty shall not be held liable in the case that disputes, loss or any other situations arise.