Policies related to Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development
A.	Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development
B.	Energy Efficiency and Conservation
C.	Smoke-free Campus
D.	Sustainable Event Planning and Management
E.	Sustainable Procurement
F.	Sustainable Student Orientation
G.	Tree Preservation
H.	Waste Management
A.	Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development
University social responsibility (USR) means the capacity of higher education institutions to disseminate and implement a set of values aimed at meeting educational and social challenges.  USR has been adopted by the world’s leading universities in recent years.  As a socially responsible institution, CUHK supports the principle of sustainable development and contributes to the well-being of the global community through the integration of teaching, research and engagement, and by translating social responsibility into action.  The University is resolved to establish itself at the forefront of social responsibility and strives to achieve its USR goals that actively respond to the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations. For the full Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development Policy, please visit: https://www.srsdo.cuhk.edu.hk/images/documents/policies/srsd-policy.pdf
B.	Energy Efficiency and Conservation
The University seeks to ensure that energy is used responsibly in all its activities.  While continuing to provide a congenial environment for teaching, learning and scholastic activities, CUHK strives constantly to use energy more efficiently and to reduce energy consumption.  By setting a good example of energy conservation education and management, it also seeks to raise awareness of the importance of energy conservation among staff and students. For details, please visit: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Policy: https://www.srsdo.cuhk.edu.hk/images/documents/policies/energy-efficiency-and-conservation-policy.pdf Energy Efficiency and Conservation Guidelines: https://www.srsdo.cuhk.edu.hk/images/documents/policies/energy-efficiency-and-conservation-guidelines.pdf
C.	Smoke-free Campus
In accordance with legal requirements, smoking has been prohibited on the University campus since 1 January 2007. For the full Smoke-free Campus Policy, please visit: https://www.srsdo.cuhk.edu.hk/images/documents/policies/smoke-free-campus-policy.pdf
D.	Sustainable Event Planning and Management
Every year the University hosts a large number of events either on or off its campus.  Some of these events could have a substantial impact on the environment if not planned considerately.  A set of guidelines has therefore been compiled to help University units and student bodies to incorporate sustainability considerations into their event planning and management processes. For the full Guidelines for Sustainable Event Planning and Management, please visit: https://www.srsdo.cuhk.edu.hk/images/documents/policies/guidelines-for-sustainable-event-planning-and-management.pdf
E.	Sustainable Procurement
The University is resolved to integrate sustainability principles in procurement processes and achieve positive economic and social results with the lowest possible environmental impact.  For details, please visit: Sustainable Procurement Policy: https://www.srsdo.cuhk.edu.hk/images/documents/policies/sustainable-procurement-policy.pdf Sustainable Procurement Guidelines: https://www.srsdo.cuhk.edu.hk/images/documents/policies/sustainable-procurement-guidelines.pdf
F.	Sustainable Student Orientation
The University is committed to building an environmentally-friendly and sustainable campus.  Orientation events provide good opportunities for freshmen to get to know the University’s sustainability policies, practices and facilities.  Organizing committees and group facilitators are requested to take note of these guidelines in the planning and implementation of orientation activities. For the full Guidelines for Sustainable Student Orientation, please visit: https://www.srsdo.cuhk.edu.hk/images/documents/policies/guidelines-sustainable-student-orientation.pdf
G.	Tree Preservation
The University endeavours to preserve the beautiful natural environment of its campus and, as far as practicable, to protect all its trees.  It seeks to minimize destruction and damage to trees in the course of campus development. For the full Tree Preservation Policy, please visit: https://www.srsdo.cuhk.edu.hk/images/documents/policies/tree-preservation-policy.pdf
H.	Waste Management
CUHK’s waste management strategy emphasizes the ‘6R’ principle: Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair and Recycle.  The University accords top priority to waste reduction at source and encourages the cyclical use of resources.  It regards disposal as the last resort.  For details, please visit: Waste Management Policy: https://www.srsdo.cuhk.edu.hk/images/documents/policies/waste-management-policy.pdf Waste Management Guidelines: https://www.srsdo.cuhk.edu.hk/images/documents/policies/waste-management-guidelines.pdf