This year, Bosideng International Holdings Limited signed a strategic cooperation agreement with The University of Hong Kong Jockey Club Institute for Global Corporate Sustainability, under which the two parties will deepen the linkage between industry, academia and research under the guidance of ESG innovation practices, and jointly promote the green and low-carbon transformation of the textile and apparel industry. This cooperation has attracted great attention in the field of sustainable development.
A strong combination of academia and industry
The HKU Jockey Club Institute for Global Corporate Sustainability is a strategic collaboration between The University of Hong Kong and the Jockey Club, bringing together more than 50 of the world's leading interdisciplinary experts to build a global centre of ESG best practice for Hong Kong, Asia and beyond. Bosideng is a world-renowned down apparel brand and has achieved certain results in ESG practices. In FY2023/24, Bosideng established a sound and rigorous "1+3+X" ESG strategic framework and governance structure to further strengthen the construction of its ESG system.
At the signing ceremony of the strategic cooperation, Gao Dekangbiao, founder, chairman and president of Bosideng, pointed out that China's textile and garment industry is an important force in global green development, and Bosideng actively integrates the concept of sustainable development into the long-term planning of the company, is committed to reducing the impact on the environment during the product life cycle, and extends the concept of sustainable development to the entire value chain to promote the green transformation of the fashion industry. As an authority in the field of environmental and development economics, Professor Ho Kwok-chun of the University of Hong Kong and his team have made fruitful research achievements in circular economy and sustainable development. Professor He Guojun believes that relying on the academic advantages of the University of Hong Kong and Bosideng's industrial resources, the cooperation between the two parties will strongly promote the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
In addition, Gao Dekang emphasized the importance of talent training at the signing ceremony. He said that Bosideng hopes to strengthen cooperation with the University of Hong Kong in the cultivation of sustainable development talents, and jointly cultivate professionals who can lead sustainable development and green economy through the integration of industry and education. Bosideng will provide internship and employment opportunities for students of the University of Hong Kong, and jointly cultivate sustainable talents with global vision and cutting-edge knowledge.
Sustainable fashion to the next level
The two sides will focus on cutting-edge topics such as corporate low-carbon path planning, green and low-carbon supply chain construction, and green retail model innovation. In recent years, Bosideng has continued to make efforts in product environmental protection, and promoted steady and long-term corporate governance and commitment fulfillment in key areas such as product pioneering, nature positive, and people-oriented, so as to enhance the confidence of investors and consumers. In March 2025, Morgan Stanley Capital International upgraded Bosideng International Holdings Co., Ltd.'s ESG rating from "A" to "AA". MSCI's ESG rating remains A, CDP's climate change rating is B, both of which are at the high rating level of China's branded apparel industry, and it has also been selected into the S&P Global (SPGI) Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) 2024. In addition, Bosideng also participates in industry initiatives, joining the United Nations Global Compact and the "Fashion Climate Innovation 30·60 Carbon Neutrality Acceleration Program" to help the sustainable development of the industry.
This cooperation will not only help Bosideng further improve its own sustainable development system and help realize its vision of "sustainable fashion", but also is expected to provide assistance for the industry's zero-carbon scenario research.
Author:Circle
