Amid the increasing emphasis on sustainability across industries, how can businesses mitigate potential risks associated with climate change scepticism? By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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