CUHK EMBA Announces Educational Collaboration with China Three Gorges International—Launching Innovative Green Economy and Sustainability Courses
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) EMBA programme is glad to announce an educational collaboration with China Three Gorges International Energy Investment Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “CTGI”). This partnership aims to provide students with invaluable learning experiences in the upcoming 2024/25 academic year. The collaboration seeks to deepen CUHK EMBA students’ understanding of the application of ESG concepts at both international and national levels, as well as the importance of clean energy.
About China Three Gorges International
Established in 2011, CTGI is a subsidiary of China Three Gorges Corporation (CTG), with other shareholders including sovereign funds from China, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The company actively participates in overseas clean energy cooperation through greenfield investments and equity acquisitions. With nearly 40 overseas subsidiaries and branches, CTGI’s market presence spans Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. As of the end of 2022, the company’s total assets exceeded 100 billion yuan, with a total installed capacity of over 18 million kilowatts.
Educational Collaboration Highlights
Through this collaboration, CUHK EMBA students will embark on a captivating journey to explore the application and practices of ESG concepts at both international and national levels. They will gain a deeper understanding of green economy, environmental protection technologies, and the utilisation of clean energy. Students will have exclusive access to the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, China, where they will conduct field visits to operational areas, including restricted zones, to gather first-hand information and engage in discussions with CTGI’s senior management. Furthermore, this collaboration offers students a rare opportunity to explore clean energy sectors in various countries where CTGI has significant business presence, such as Brazil, Egypt, Germany, Mexico, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
Dr Andrew Yuen, Director of CUHK EMBA, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “As one of the largest state-owned enterprises in China and the world’s largest hydropower company, CTG plays a crucial role in the global clean energy landscape. The Three Gorges Dam, being the world’s largest gravity dam, holds immense significance. Thanks to the leadership of our esteemed CUHK Business School Adjunct Professor and EMBA instructor, Professor Wilton Chau, this educational collaboration between CUHK EMBA and CTGI will undoubtedly provide students with an extraordinary learning experience, reinforcing CUHK’s commitment to building a greener and more sustainable future. We firmly believe that clean energy is not only vital for environmental protection but also holds tremendous potential for green economic growth. Let us embrace clean energy and work together towards a brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.”
About Professor Wilton Chau