As sustainability is a strategic priority across industries, the demand for professionals who can bridge green skill gaps and drive ESG performance continues to rise.
Our alumni are at the forefront of this landscape — applying multidisciplinary expertise, fostering resilience, and leading impactful ESG initiatives. Here’s a sneak preview, click the individual stories to learn how they are contributing to a more sustainable future.
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Demand for Green Skills Soars – Ms. Karis CHOI
“There are no true sustainability experts because the landscape evolves so rapidly. But we’re all learning together, every day.” Karis says. Through a reverse mentoring program and HKUST Business School’s vibrant alumni network, she appreciates the valuable insights and perspectives of her mentees and aspiring sustainability professionals.
Leaping Towards a Green Future – Ms. Venisa CHU
Driven by a curiosity about business decision-making processes, Venisa realized during her MBA studies that sustainability is a great career option. “You need to know how each business function works in order to propose relevant sustainability actions for each of them.”
Engineering Solutions for Corporate Sustainability – Mr. Tim EDMUNDS
Tim is passionate about incorporating sustainability into business strategies across diverse industries. “Having inquisitiveness and critical thinking are more important than technical knowledge as we are solving problems that we have never solved before,” he says.
Bridging the Green Skills Gap – Ms. Serena MAK
With the rise of sustainable finance as a powerful tool for directing capital to impactful causes, more investors are prioritizing ESG factors, and issues like greenwashing and data availability challenges are dominating the conversation. “Having a broad perspective is essential to staying on top of global trends and developments,” Serena says.
Redefining Resilience through Sustainable Finance – Ms. Carmen TSANG
“Sustainability is a dynamic market that requires a blend of transferable skills and cross-disciplinary experiences,” Carmen says. She encourages professionals and fresh graduates to embrace different opportunities and foster a resilient mindset to navigate the versatility of the field.