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Are companies just shifting CSR problems?

Zhou, Sheryl Xiaolu • Zhou, Sheryl Xiaolu • 19 February 2026 • 5 mins read

Corporate responsibility is not just about doing good, but also about committing the necessary resources for genuine impacts Featured faculty: Zhou Xiaolu Written by Putro Harnowo Corporate social responsibility, or CSR, is an integral part of modern business strategy. Traditional CSR practices have revolved around charity, philanthropy, and volunteering, but the growing demand for sustainable business […]

How non-profits push firms to walk their green talk

Sustainability

Brendel, Janja • Brendel, Janja • 15 January 2026 • 5 mins read

Not only do NGO advocacies call out greenwashing, but they also trigger financial and reputational fallout that forces companies to repent Featured faculty: Janja Brendel Written by Sally Ho The global push for environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance has driven firms to live up to responsible business practices, but this demand does not always go […]

The green illusion: why eco-conscious people still waste food?

Sustainability

Chan, Elisa Ka-yan • Chan, Elisa Ka-yan • 30 October 2025 • 6 mins read

Want to fight food waste? General eco-friendliness is just the starting point, and it’s not enough Featured faculty: Elisa Chan Written by Pan Jingyi You might think that being eco-friendly, such as choosing sustainable products, conserving energy and water, and using public transport instead of driving, means you’re doing your part for the planet. But […]

Weathering the media storm over the sustainability crisis

Sustainability

Zhang, Qi • Zhang, Qi • 09 October 2025 • 7 mins read

When facing sustainability backlash, strategic communication and transparency are key, a new study finds Featured faculty: Zhang Qi Written by Putro Harnowo The global community is increasingly taking a stand on climate change. In July this year, the World Court called out countries failing to meet goals outlined in the Paris Agreement as violating international […]

How high-speed rail supercharges China’s EV adoption

Sustainability

Yang, Zoe Yang • Yang, Zoe Yang • 28 August 2025 • 6 mins read

Apart from making travel more convenient, the rapid growth of China’s high-speed trains puts a greener future on the right track Featured faculty: Zoe Yang Written by Pan Jingyi When someone says, “I drive an electric vehicle or EV because it protects the environment,” it could be music to the ears of climate advocates. Regardless, […]

Are green investments hurting the futureness of the stock price?

Economics & Finance Sustainability

Yang, George Yong • Yang, George Yong • 03 July 2025 • 6 mins read

The rise of sustainable investing is changing the very language of the market, but it may cloud your financial judgment Featured faculty: George Yang Written by Ellis Ng Environmental, social and governance (ESG) are the three words that have transformed the stock market over the past decade. As investors increasingly factor sustainability into their decisions, […]

How to sway the minds of climate change deniers

Sustainability

• Hong, Ying-yi • 16 January 2025 • 6 mins read

Amid the increasing emphasis on sustainability across industries, how can businesses mitigate potential risks associated with climate change scepticism? Featured faculty: Hong Ying-yi Written by Pan Jingyi Each year, scientists issue warnings about breaking temperature records, and regrettably, this troubling trend continues. The latest World Meteorological Organisation State of the Climate Update indicates that 2024 […]

Are you ready to eat green for a sustainable future?

Consumer Behaviour Sustainability

Cisternas Vera, Francisco • Cisternas Vera, Francisco • 12 December 2024 • 5 mins read

What we choose to eat not only affects the health of our own body, but also the health of the earth By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK From cultivation to consumption at the dining table, every stage of food production can create greenhouse gases that exacerbate global warming. Around a third […]

How to effectively invest in renewable energy

Economics & Finance Sustainability

Wang, Shixin • Wang, Shixin • 27 August 2024 • 6 mins read

The high demand for renewable energy is hindered by intermittent output, restraining power companies from meeting their energy target. A new study offers strategies to tackle this predicament By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK In the wake of escalating environmental concerns and the urgent need for sustainable practices, the global business […]

Different shades of green of hotel guests

Marketing Sustainability

Wan, Lisa Chun-ying, Chan, Elisa Ka-yan • Wan, Lisa Chun-ying • Chan, Elisa Ka-yan • 13 June 2024 • 6 mins read

Sustainable hotels are on the rise, ushering in a fresh approach to their promotion. The key lies in matching the correct environmental cues with the right guests By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK Sustainability has been the common goal across industry sectors. In the hospitality industry, sustainability does not only […]

The Dark Side of Voluntary Carbon Disclosure

Corporate Governance Sustainability

Wu, Jing • Wu, Jing • 14 December 2023 • 6 mins read

Companies disclosing their carbon footprints often shrink their own environmental impact but end up outsourcing the responsibility to their upstream suppliers By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK The past couple of years have seen regulators worldwide cracking down on companies making unsubstantiated or seemingly climate-friendly claims. Such practice in reality […]

How Business Talents Embrace an Innovative and Sustainable Future

Innovation & Technology Sustainability

Chan, Kalok • 19 October 2023 • 7 mins read

Business leaders from different industries share their insights on how innovation, sustainability, and talents are shaping the future business world at CUHK Business School’s alumni forum By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge@CUHK Human life and business are at a crossroads as the new era of AI technology and rapid climate change brought existential […]

Consumer Behaviour Sustainability

Cisternas Vera, Francisco • Cisternas Vera, Francisco • 14 September 2023 • 6 mins read

New study finds “green consumerism” is alive and well in China, with consumers willing to pay more for sustainable food By Lisa Kennedy The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), which form the United Nations’ Post-2015 Development Agenda, are designed to provide a blueprint for achieving global peace and prosperity by 2030. Central to the agenda […]

How Hong Kong Companies Embrace ESG

Sustainability

Chan, Kalok • 15 December 2022 • 7 mins read

Local companies share their approaches to integrating ESG into business strategy at CUHK Business School conference

Does Air Pollution Prompt People to Purchase Insurance?

Sustainability

Lien, Jaimie • 01 December 2022 • 6 mins read

Study finds that media coverage of the harmful effects of air pollution tends to drive the purchase of critical illness insurance products

Is Climate Change Driving Mutual Funds to Dump High Carbon Bonds?

Economics & Finance Sustainability

Cao, Jay J. • 17 March 2022 • 5 mins read

CUHK study finds mutual funds are likely to display the herd mentality when selling off bonds issued by firms with high carbon emissions

The Unexpected Influence on Talent from Air Pollution

Career Sustainability

Bohui, Zhang • 10 March 2022 • 7 mins read

CUHK research shows air pollution in China is driving educated and skilled company executives to move away from highly polluted areas, hampering the performance of firms located there

Leaning on Innovation to Combat Plastic Pollution in Oceans

Innovation & Technology Sustainability

Zhou, Sean Xiang • Zhou, Sean Xiang • 18 November 2021 • 9 mins read

CUHK research studies firms in the plastic recycling industry that create ecosystems using blockchain technology and finds they can generate environmental impact and reduce local poverty while being financially sustainable

Greening E-commerce in China

Sustainability

19 October 2021 • 4 mins read

Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm, is leading the charge to address e-commerce’s waste and carbon footprint issue

Are Institutional Investors Taking Stock of Climate Change?

Economics & Finance Sustainability

Choi, Darwin • Gao, Zhenyu • Jiang, Griffin Wenxi • 07 October 2021 • 7 mins read

CUHK research shows investors are avoiding investing in high emission stocks due to growing environmental awareness and such actions have led public firms to reduce their carbon footprints

Peering Through the Kaleidoscope of ESG Rating Confusion

Corporate Governance Sustainability

Si Cheng • 23 September 2021 • 7 mins read

Research points out that the inconsistent ESG scores provided by different rating agencies create confusion and can deter investors from buying green stocks

How to Spot and Avoid Greenwashing in Supply Chains

Sustainability

Wu, Jing • Wu, Jing • 10 June 2021 • 8 mins read

Research draws attention to practice of firms greenwashing their CSR by disclosing supply chain relationships with “green” but concealing “brown” suppliers

Is Uber Bad for the Environment?

Innovation & Technology Sustainability

Jin, Jenny Qianran • 07 January 2021 • 6 mins read

Research finds Uber’s carbon footprint depended the characteristics of individual cities

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