The Third KPMG ESG Case Study Competition

To All UG Students,

The Third KPMG ESG Case Study Competition is now open for applications.

The competition is jointly organised by HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute, KPMG China, and Renmin University. It aims to enhance students' ability to scrutinize ESG business cases thoroughly, foster a meaningful dialogue among students, businesses, and society, and pave the way for sustainable development.

Interested students should form a team of 2-3 members and the team leader should apply online via  https://wechat.horeax.net/2024/kpmg_esg/ by Sunday, September 22, 2024.

You may refer to the below message and the poster for more details.

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[Message from HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute]

To: All UG/Postgraduate Students

The HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute is partnering with KPMG China and Renmin University to host the Third KPMG ESG Case Study Competition.

The KPMG ESG Case Competition is designed with the goal of "Integrating case analysis with business practice". We aim to enhance students' ability to scrutinize ESG business cases thoroughly, foster a meaningful dialogue among students, businesses, and society, and pave the way for sustainable development. This competition is a joint initiative by KPMG China, our Institute, 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 20 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, 2nd November 2024 at the University of Hong Kong. Winners will be rewarded with scholarship and prizes. All prizes are provided by KPMG. The finalists can enjoy the qualification of free written examination screening and internship opportunities for the 2025 Winter Audit Internship (internship conditions need to be met).   The champion team will also be given priority to be admitted to the Masters Program of the HKU Business School and have the opportunity to receive a scholarship of HK$250,000 from the HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute.

Note: An administrative charge of 7% will be deducted from all award-winning bonuses. The specific internship opportunities shall be determined by KPMG.
 

Key Dates

Applications

Interested students should submit the online application form and their work by Sunday, September 22, 2024.

Contestants must be current undergraduate or postgraduate students, with 2-3 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 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 a strategic collaboration between The University of Hong Kong and The Hong Kong Jockey Club. Dedicated to promoting best practices for sustainability in Hong Kong, Asia, and beyond, the Institute brings together distinguished global scholars from diverse fields to foster a multidisciplinary approach to sustainability research and training.

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HKU Jockey Club

Enterprise Sustainability Global

Research Institute

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Disclaimer:

1. Please note that student participants of this competition will be responsible for their own safety while traveling outside of Hong Kong and should arrange sufficient insurance coverage for the mainland China trip(s). Students shall bear the consequences of their decisions for the trip(s).

2. Students are responsible for all trip-related expenses. The School will not be liable for any expenses and costs incurred in this competition plus the overseas trip(s).

3. The data collected is solely administered by the organisers. The School shall not be held liable in the case that disputes, loss or any other situations arise.