The School is dedicated to fostering an environmentally conscious community and contributing to a more sustainable future for all. We are proud to announce that the School has received the “Recognised Organisation” award for the first time at the 4th UNSDG Achievement Awards Hong Kong. Organised by the Green Council, this award aims to identify and recognise organisations that demonstrate exceptional performance in their business practices and sustainability projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Dr Bruce Cheung, Head of the College of Life Sciences and Technology of HKU SPACE, accepted the award on behalf of the School at a ceremony held on 26 July 2024. This recognition reflects our commitment to advancing practices in environmental, social, sustainability and governance and integrating these into our operational frameworks. Promoting lifelong learning in ESG to nurture future sustainability leaders In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in global attention towards ESG issues from governments, corporations, and organisations. The School has introduced over 10 sustainability-focused programmes to cater to students' diverse needs across various ESG topics, including investment opportunities, socially responsible investment (SRI), applied property technology (PropTech), applied intelligent technologies, and ESG reporting. The aim is to cultivate individuals who can lead sustainably on a global scale. The School has collaborated with industry partners to launch sustainability programmes. In association with Deloitte Advisory (Hong Kong) Limited, the Certificate for Module (Sustainability Professionals) targets individuals engaged in ESG planning within the business and financial sectors. The Certificate in Sustainable Communities, developed in conjunction with the Policy for Sustainability Lab of the Centre for Civil Society and Governance at HKU, imparts knowledge in sustaining cultural landscape asset, such as ecology and sustainable agriculture. Hong Kong has been actively advancing green finance in recent years. In response, the School has rolled out relevant programmes, including the Certificate for Module (Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting), addressing the increasing need for adherence to local and international ESG reporting standards. The Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance equips participants with knowledge about green and sustainable financial frameworks. Energy conservation on campus aligned with the 4Rs In addition to programme development, the School has integrated eco-friendly practices into the design and refurbishment of campus infrastructure. This includes incorporating cutting-edge energy-efficient technologies into lighting systems, air conditioning units, water supply systems, and more to minimise electricity consumption. To uphold environmental sustainability and waste minimisation, the School has adopted the 4Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle, and replace. Initiatives include cutting back on printing, transitioning from traditional textbooks to e-textbooks, and instituting recycling schemes for paper, plastics, and other materials. Promoting sustainability across campuses to raise environmental awareness In line with its sustainability endeavours, the School's new Kowloon West Campus is situated within the NCB Innovation Centre, a green building that adheres to sustainable and eco-friendly operational practices. Meanwhile, the Island East Campus has recently completed a high COP (Coefficient of Performance) air-cooled condenser replacement project, resulting in a notable reduction in electricity consumption. Similarly, the Kowloon East Campus, designed with an environmentally conscious approach, has undergone an LED lighting upgrade, significantly cutting down energy usage for cooling and lighting purposes. Over at the Island South Campus, several energy-saving measures have been implemented in recent years, including lighting enhancements and air-conditioning upgrades, all aimed at reducing overall campus energy consumption. Since 2019, the School has been a supporting partner of the CarbonCare® Label Scheme, actively combatting climate change and striving for carbon reduction and neutrality. Moreover, the School consistently supports the Earth Hour organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to advocate for energy conservation and green living practices. Recognised for its commitment to accessibility, the School's website has been awarded a Triple Gold Award in the Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme 2022/23. Committed to offering quality continuing education accessible to all segments of society, the School will continue to fulfil its social responsibility and contribute to making Hong Kong a caring and inclusive city. 了解更多 Learn more details 09
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