CUHK: Driving sustainable change

At CUHK, sustainability is at the core of who we are and what we do.  We are pioneering initiatives that advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and drive positive change for our communities and the world.

Global leadership in sustainability

• Co-hosting the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Hong Kong Chapter
• Home to the world-renowned Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change
• First university in Hong Kong to announce a carbon neutrality target
• Member of the International Universities Climate Alliance

Holistic approach, lasting impact

Our commitment to sustainability is deeply rooted in our values and integrated across research, teaching, operations, and community engagement. We nurture socially responsible leaders, promote impactful research, and partner with communities to create a more sustainable and equitable future.

Pioneering research for sustainable future

CUHK’s world-class faculty lead cutting-edge sustainability research across disciplines, generating vital insights and innovations aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our researchers tackle pressing challenges like climate change, inequality, health equity, and urban sustainability.

With dedicated centres like the Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability, we position CUHK as a global hub for computational approaches and thought leadership in environment and sustainability research, especially for densely populated cities.

The Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development Office complements this pioneering research by leading new initiatives and coordinating existing efforts to ensure our institutional practices are sustainable socially responsible.