The University of Hong Kong (HKU)

The University of Hong Kong (HKU)

Sustainability @ The University of Hong Kong 

The HKU Sustainability policy focuses on: 

• Encouraging awareness of all aspects of conservation within the University and wider community.
• Ensuring that, in so far as possible, its activities minimize environmental degradation and contribute to a sustainable future through the conservation of natural resources.
• Minimizing avoidable waste and pollution in all its forms.
• Reducing the use of non-renewable energy sources through energy conservation measures and through the increased use of renewable energy sources.
• Basing the development, design and construction of buildings and the surrounding landscape on sound environmentally conscious principles.
• Selecting and using substances, articles and processes which cause least damage to the environment.
• Expanding and further developing waste management and recycling systems and using, wherever possible, only goods and services from sustainable and recycled sources.
• Developing an environmentally sound transport policy.
• Protecting natural habitats and local wildlife and preserving biological diversity.
• Promoting environmental awareness and conservation amongst members of the University through curricula, research and staff training.
• Fostering awareness of the University's economic and social contributions as well as its obligations as a responsible institution.

HKU Sustainability Reports are available here. 

For more information

Page dedicated to sustainability at The University of Hong Kong