Sustainability

Overview

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is committed to developing and managing its activities in a manner that protects the environment, reduces its ecological footprint and supports the transition to sustainable development.

The Campus Development and Planning Committee, the Committee on Health, Safety and Well-Being, and the Equal Opportunity Committee under the University’s Senate/Council, chaired by Council member/members of the Senior Management Team, provide oversight on various aspects of the University’s work on sustainability to fulfill its obligations as a socially responsible and sustainable institution.

The Estates Office has an overall responsibility for various activities related to campus development, building construction, additions and alterations and facility management. In order to provide the institutional-wide benefits of a quality and sustainable built environment, the Estates Office is committed to develop and implement a sustainability management system, incorporating green elements and best practices.