Our Social Responsibility and Sustainability Development Approach

Introduction

Universities have a responsibility to bring about sustainable development in society. They are expected to be responsive to pressing societal issues and sustainability challenges and to act to integrate changes in internal organization, knowledge creation, educational models, information technologies, social responsibility and knowledge transfer.

A Caring Employer

We adopt the employee-oriented management to boost staff morale and foster the sense of belonging of our staff members.

Education for Sustainable Development

Education is central to CUHK’s vision and mission and must work in tandem with research and student experience. Supporting these academic and student development activities are CUHK’s core values of openness, civility and a culture of inclusivity.

Climate Action and Resource Conservation

CUHK cares about nature and strives to become a role model and minimize negative impacts on the environment. We encourage our staff and students to consume energy and natural resources frugally and minimize waste generation.

Health and Well-being

CUHK safeguards the health of its staff and students through health care services, education and promotion, and by fostering community partnerships and local and international collaborations in health.

Diversity and Inclusion

The University strives to embrace diversity as an essential element of excellence in all aspects of the University community and cultivate inclusiveness throughout the campus.

Responsible Processes

CUHK ensures strict compliance with the rules and guidelines that set the highest ethical standards in all of its processes and activities. Every effort will be made to cultivate a culture of ethical responsibility and accountability that permeates the University, guiding all the choices and activities we undertake in pursuit of excellence with purpose and responsibility.

Cross Sectoral Collaborations

CUHK strives to deepen and expand its cross sectoral collaborations locally, regionally and globally. This is especially important, as tackling complex societal issues and major challenges requires public engagement and global collaboration.

Stakeholders Engagement

Stakeholders’ engagement adds value to the University’s operation by reducing constraints and enhancing opportunities by obtaining a better understanding of a fast-changing environment.

Universities have a responsibility to bring about sustainable development in society. They are expected to be responsive to pressing societal issues and sustainability challenges and to act to integrate changes in internal organization, knowledge creation, educational models, information technologies, social responsibility and knowledge transfer.

As one of Hong Kong’s pioneering universities, CUHK takes a holistic approach to social responsibility, connecting and articulating its vision, goals and priorities to guide planning and management practices. We are resolved to establish ourselves at the forefront of social responsibility and to address various sustainable development targets, ranging from health to education, inclusion to partnerships, and climate action to responsible processes.

The University seeks to ensure that all its members understand and identify with CUHK’s values and are engaged in the quest for a sustainable world both for themselves and for those who follow in their footsteps.