“Transparency isn’t just compliance; it’s a catalyst for resilient business models.”
This was the key takeaway from Professor Kerstin Lopatta’s recent visit, a message that turned abstract sustainability challenges into concrete opportunities for HSUHK students and faculty. The visit from the University of Hamburg’s Chair Professor of Financial Accounting, Auditing and Sustainability wasn’t just a standard academic exchange; it was a deep dive into the future of business.
For students like ZHANG Yi, Clara (BBA-PA Year 2), the impact was immediate. “Professor Lopatta’s seminar broadened my perspective on how sustainability is shaping the future of business and motivated my studies,” she said.
The focus of the visit was clear: to bridge the gap between European regulatory evolution and its practical application for future professionals. Faculty members engaged in in-depth consultations, transforming research ideas into actionable collaborative projects in sustainability. Meanwhile, students gained a competitive edge, as NG King Long, Louis (BBA-PA Year 3) noted: “Her insights from the EFRAG Sustainability Reporting Board gave me practical knowledge to assess my future career path in accounting and auditing.”
Professor Kerstin Lopatta with Prof. Phyllis Mo (Head of Department of Accountancy)
