What We Do

The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a socially responsible institution of higher education committed to sustainable development. We value university social responsibility (USR) and articulate our USR priorities and connect them to sustainable development in the Strategic Plan 2021–2025. We are determined to translate USR into action to make a difference.

The Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development Office (SRSDO) is charged to advise senior management on key areas of USR and to strategize actions to create social impact and accomplish CUHK’s USR goals outlined in the Strategic Plan. Some of our focuses include:

Communications and Engagement

Communicating USR and engaging the community for sustainable development, and serving as the secretariat of SDSN Hong Kong.

Climate Action

Reaching out to the community to promote climate action and sustainability education through the Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change.

Smart Campus

Driving the transformation of the CUHK campus into a smart campus through The Smart CUHK Challenge.

Environmental Sustainability

Advancing environmental sustainability on campus through policies and infrastructure to achieve CUHK Carbon Neutral 2038.

Communications and Engagement

Communicating USR and engaging the community for sustainable development, and serving as the secretariat of SDSN Hong Kong.

Smart Campus

Driving the transformation of the CUHK campus into a smart campus through The Smart CUHK Challenge.

Climate Action

Reaching out to the community to promote climate action and sustainability education through the Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change.

Environmental Sustainability

Advancing environmental sustainability on campus through policies and infrastructure to achieve CUHK Carbon Neutral 2038.

Our Vision

To realize CUHK’s social responsibility as a centre of excellence with purpose in finding solutions to society’s major challenges and contributing to the creation of a sustainable and just future both for ourselves and for those who follow our footsteps

The SRSDO Logo

The monogram depicts the letters SRSDO, the acronym of the Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development Office. It also outlines the iconic skyline of our hometown, Hong Kong, signifying a sense of community, where everyone is contributing to the common good. The colours of the SRSDO logo match those of the icons of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations. It symbolizes CUHK’s commitment to building a sustainable future for all.

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