The ROI of Responsibility: Business, Strategy, and Social Impact
The Business Sustainability Conference 2025, hosted by the Centre for Business Sustainability at CUHK, invites business leaders, executives, and decision-makers to explore how responsible practices can drive measurable returns and long-term value.
This half-day conference will spotlight actionable insights on ESG integration, inclusive workplace strategies, and impact investing. With speakers from government, academia, and leading corporations, the programme is designed to help businesses navigate the evolving expectations of stakeholders while enhancing profitability and resilience.
Highlights:
• Studies on Family-friendly Employment and Impactful Business Models
• Exploration on Impact Investing and ESG-driven Growth
• Panel featuring exemplary practitioners of Sustainable Business
Whether you’re looking to future-proof your strategy, strengthen stakeholder trust, or unlock new growth opportunities, this event offers the knowledge and network to accelerate your sustainability journey.
*The events will be conducted in English
Guest of Honour
Mr. Kai-ming HO, JP, Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Speakers (in order of appearance)
Dr. Ferrick CHU, Executive Director (Operations), Equal Opportunities Commission
Prof. Carolyn EGRI, Professor, Management and Organization Studies / Business and Society, Simon Fraser University
Ms. Crystal LAI, Manager, Sustainability and Shared Value, Nan Fung Development Limited
Mr. Andy LAW, Partner-Sustainability, Deloitte China
Prof. Kevin AU, Associate Professor, Department of Management, CUHK
Dr. Frank NG, Senior Lecturer, Department of Management, CUHK
Prof Xue PANG. Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business, City University of Macau
Prof. Ying Yi HONG, Associate Director, Centre for Business Sustainability, CUHK
Ms. Jessica CHAN, Head of Sustainability, MTR Corporation
Ms. Melanie KWOK, Deputy General Manager (Sustainability & Innovation), Sino Group
Ir Dr Shelley ZHOU, Head of Corporate Sustainability, Hang Seng Bank
Ticket
| Standard | CUHK Alumni & current full-time students |
| HK$200 | Free Admission |
Acknowledgement
Organiser:
Centre for Business Sustainability, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Co-organisers:
Friends of the Earth (HK)
MSc in Sustainable Global Business programme, CUHK Business School
School of Hotel and Tourism Management, CUHK Business School,
Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development Office, CUHK
Programme Partner
Equal Opportunities Commission
Supporting Organisations:
Bloomberg Businessweek/Chinese Edition
Business Environmental Council
Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong
Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association
Hong Kong Investor Relations Association
International Chamber of Sustainable Development
JCI Victoria
SideBySide
SME Sustainability Society
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
The Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong
