Collaboration and partnership are essential to sustainability transition. The Centre works closely with the public sector, the business and the non-profit organisations to accelerating change and progress towards sustainability. We provide customised research and consultancy services to organisations with the aim to build long-term resilience within the organisation as well as for the society as a whole.
Sustainability assessment and evaluation
Community and stakeholder engagement
Design thinking, innovation and incubation for sustainability
Policy research and diagnostic study on issues concerning sustainable communities
Review of corporate governance for sustainability
Please contact us via email at ccsg@hku.hk or telephone 3917-4767 / 3917-4768 so we understand your organisation’s needs and co-design with you the best solution.
Hong Kong’s Long-term Decarbonisation Strategy
School Management Review on Handling of Teachers’ Complaints & Feedbacks and the Management of Teacher Performance
Reimaging Public Spaces in Hong Kong
Hong Kong NGO Governance Heath Survey
Sustainability lies in the intricate web of interconnectedness that binds our actions to the future of our planet and society. Every decision we make collectively reverberates through our socio-ecological systems. From the products we consume to the policies we implement; sustainability touches every aspect of our lives—and this goes beyond Environment, Society and Governance (ESG), which is commonly understood as an action and reporting framework.
In a world where the urgency for sustainable practices has reached a tipping point, we need knowledge to accelerate radical change that are genuine. The Academy for Sustainable Communities (The Academy), powered by the Centre for Civil Society and Governance (CCSG) at The University of Hong Kong is a well-recognized collaborative platform locally, nationally and regionally for our solid and systemic impact attained in most of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
The Academy for Sustainable Communities is at the forefront of the transformative sustainability movement. The Academy’s expertise transcends mere theoretical knowledge. It delves deep into the core with tailor-made professional training programs, corporate retreats, problem-solving hackathons, and practical workshops and offers practical tools, strategies, and value chain networks that can be implemented in various spheres of life. It is our mission to create a legacy of sustainable practices, nurturing a new generation of change agents as our partners in creating long-term, blended value for their organizations and the society at large.
Our experts comprise leading sustainability practitioners, academics and thought leaders who bring a wealth of regional, real-world experience to the programmes. They are dedicated to providing engaging and interactive learning experiences that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation. The Academy has three core clusters of expertise:
Embracing sustainability in business operations and value chain management is imperative to address risks posed by climate change, resource scarcity, and waste crises. From understanding emerging ESG trends to developing strategies and pilot projects, our experts from listed companies, SMEs and university empower participants to drive systemic change for sustainability and circular economy within organisations.
Innovation is an essential driver of sustainability, be they novel business ideas, technologies, management systems or products. A pool of thought leaders in the field of public policy, social innovation and Nature-based Solutions (NbS) is engaged to delve into different sustainability innovations and discuss with participants how they can be integrated into corporate strategies, policies, project proposals, and everyday life.
As the social aspects of ESG rise in prominence, companies are increasingly making efforts on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Creating a fair and inclusive workplace benefits both corporations and untapped talents with disabilities. Through real-life case investigations, community leaders and sustainability managers will equip participants with tools, knowledge and skills to unleash the full potential of an underrepresented workforce.
Our programmes adopt a cross-disciplinary approach, which provides participants with a holistic understanding of the intricacy of the sustainability challenges and inspires innovative solutions for further prototyping and testing. The Academy offer a variety of trainings formats to cater to your organization’s needs.
Bring your team out of the ordinary workday and embark on a meaningful journey with our corporate retreat. Elevate the organisation’s commitment to sustainability while enjoying a fun-filled getaway that combines professional knowledge and dynamic workshops that leave your employees feeling inspired. Recommended themes include Food Systems, Rural Sustainability and NbS.
What to expect (Half-day / Full-day programme)
- Team building activities
- Capacity-building workshops and thought-provoking discussions on selective sustainability topics such as food systems, rural sustainability, NbS
- Hands-on and task-based activities to inspire innovative solutions
Our professional team offers knowledge exchange on a myriad of themes such as DEI, Value Chain Management, Circular Economy, Carbon Budget and Disclosure, and Sustainability Assessment that fit your organisation’s needs and interests. This programme supports your company to learn, adopt, and embed sustainability principles, and develop strategy and action plans for different business units to play their part in addressing critical sustainability challenges.
What to expect (From a half-day to up to a 6-week weekly training)
- Carefully curated programme to meet the diverse needs of your company, from entry-level staff to senior executives
- A mix of interactive sessions including lectures, case studies, practical exercises, and field-based learning
- Flexible course duration depending on the topics selected and expected learning outcomes
Designed to support the participating companies in identifying their pain points and opportunities in coping with the sustainability challenges and inspire cross-sectoral efforts when developing the strategies. A pilot project will be curated in collaboration with value chain partners towards the end of the programme.
What to expect
- A mix of workshops, and idea jamming sessions to inspire innovative ideas guided by our team for tackling a specific sustainability challenge
- Coaching activities to guide participating companies on creating a pilot project for attaining their sustainability goals
- Tailor-made training for the value chain partners of the participating companies to drive collective efforts
If your corporation is interested to learn more about the tailor-made corporate training, please email us at ccsg@hku.hk or telephone 3917-4767 / 3917-4768 for more information.
