Research_temp - HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute

We focus on transparent ESG reporting and compliance, ensuring accountability and adherence to environmental regulations.

We examine the impact of sustainable practices on growth, exploring models like the circular economy to enhance resource efficiency.

We integrate ESG factors into investment decisions, promoting green finance and impact investing to support environmentally and socially responsible projects.

We leverage technology to track ESG metrics and develop sustainable IT solutions, fostering data-driven sustainability.

We embed ESG into business models and leadership, driving corporate responsibility and long-term value creation.

We connect with ESG by promoting ethical branding and influencing consumer behavior towards sustainable choices.

We contribute by designing eco-friendly structures and urban spaces that reduce environmental impact and enhance social well-being.

We are embracing multidisciplinary approaches that bring together experts from diverse fields.

As we embark on these groundbreaking research initiatives, we are positioned to lead the way in developing impactful solutions to urgent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. Our mission is to foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing, driving meaningful progress toward a more sustainable and equitable world. Together, we aim to create innovative, scalable strategies that promote responsible governance, empower communities, and contribute to a resilient future—ensuring long-term benefits for people, the planet, and the global economy.

Join us as we lead the way, where innovation and sustainability converge to shape a brighter future for generations to come!

Other Publications

Prof. Guojun HE

Does the Squeaky Wheel Get More Grease? The Direct and Indirect Effects of Citizen Participation on Environmental Governance in China

We conducted a nationwide field experiment in China to evaluate the direct and indirect impacts of assigning firms to public or private citizen appeals when they violate pollution standards……

Prof. Guojun HE

Energy Saving May Kill: Evidence from the Fukushima Nuclear Accident

Following the Fukushima nuclear accident, Japan gradually shut down all its nuclear power plants, causing a countrywide power shortage. In response the government launched large-scale energy-saving campaigns to reduce electricity consumption……

Prof. Guojun HE

Subjective Performance Evaluation, Influence Activities, and Bureaucratic Work Behavior: Evidence from China

Employees might devote too much effort to pleasing their evaluator, relative to working toward the goals of the organization itself. We conduct a randomized field experiment among Chinese local civil servants to study the existence and implications of influence activities……

Prof. Guojun HE

Reducing single-use cutlery with green nudges: Evidence from China’s food-delivery industry

Defaulting to “no cutlery” and rewarding consumers with “green points” promoted behaviors that reduced plastic waste……

Prof. Roni MICHAELY

Do Differences in Analyst Quality Matter for Investors Relying on Consensus Information?

This study investigates whether investors can reap economic benefits from analyzing differences in analyst quality. Although high-quality analysts’ average forecast is more accurate than the consensus forecast for firms with a large analyst following……

Prof. Roni MICHAELY

Does Socially Responsible Investing Change Firm Behavior?

Using micro-level data, we examine the behavior of socially responsible investment (SRI) funds. SRI funds select firms with lower pollution, more board diversity, higher employee satisfaction……

Prof. Jeffrey NG

The Effect of Mandatory Climate Risk Disclosure on Environmentally Responsible Investing: Evidence from the U.S. Insurance Industry

We examine the effect of mandatory climate risk disclosure on insurers’ investment portfolios by exploiting the U.S. insurance industry’s adoption of the Climate Risk Disclosure Survey (CRDS), which mandates that qualified insurers report their climate risk……

Prof. Jeffrey NG

Transmission Effect from Insurers’ Climate Risk Disclosures on Their Corporate Bond Investees’ Environmental Friendliness

We investigate how insurers’ mandatory climate risk disclosure affects their corporate bond investees’ environmental friendliness. We employ the U.S. insurance industry’s adoption of the Climate Risk Disclosure Survey (CRDS) and a difference-in-differences research design……

Prof. Junhong CHU

Air Pollution as a Determinant of Food Delivery and Related Plastic Waste

Plastic waste is a growing environmental concern. The food delivery industry is criticized for its environmental impact, especially its current use of plastic packaging. At the same time, the environment impacts the industry. We show that air pollution is a behavioural driver of food delivery consumption in the urban developing world……