ESG Research & Sustainable Fashion Hub

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Welcome to the ESG Research and Sustainable Fashion Hub at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. We are a distinguished cluster dedicated to ESG research (Environmental, Social, and Governance), sustainability, and innovation within the fashion industry and beyond. Our emphasis on innovation and forward-thinking approaches underpins our commitment to explore and advance sustainable fashion practices, thereby unlocking immense potential for a sustainable future.

Sustainable Fashion Case Center

Publication ｜ Fashion Business
Strategic ESG Priorities and Materiality Assessments: Evidence From Hong Kong Listed Fashion and Textile Firms
Business Strategy and the Environment ｜Jul 2026
Authors
  • Shiqi Mai
  • Dr LAM Man Lok, Magnum
  • Prof Christina WONG
  • Dr Calvin Lam
Feature ｜ Fashion Business
Scaling Circularity: Prof. Di Fan Supports OneDay Tailor to Win Hong Kong Social Enterprise Challenge 2025 Championship
Mar 2026
Authors
  • Angie WONG
Case Study ｜ Fashion Business
Strategic Circularity in the Fashion Industry: A Case Study of JNBY’s RE;RE;RE;LAB Based on the 5R Framework
Mar 2026
Authors
  • Xiaoyi GAO
Case Study ｜ Fashion Business
The Balance of Entity Labeling: Consumer Communication and Environmental Impact in Patagonia’s Sustainable Practices
Mar 2026
Authors
  • Carmen Oi Man CHO

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Sustainable Materials & Technologies

Feature ｜ Fashion & Textile Technology
Cross-Regional Exchange of Knowledge and Expertise: The 1st International Conference on Advanced Materials, Surfaces and Interfaces for Green Engineering (AMSIGE-1)
May 2026
Authors
  • Angie WONG
  • Jenny ZHUANG
Research Findings ｜ Fashion & Textile Technology
Energy Storage Innovations Power Portable and Durable Life — Flexible and Sustainable Electrodes for High-Performance Lithium/Sodium-Ion Batteries
Feb 2026
Authors
  • Mr Zijian Li
  • Prof FEI Bin
Research Findings ｜ Fashion & Textile Technology
Revolutionizing Engineering Polymers: Multi-Functional PA6 Composite with Breakthrough Flame Retardancy and Ferroelectric Response
Jan 2026
Authors
  • Dr Benjamin TAWIAH
  • Prof FEI Bin
Research Findings ｜ Fashion & Textile Technology
Expert Vision for Improved Quality of Life through Transformative Innovations in Energy Storage – Fiber-Based Supercapacitors and Green High Capacity Zinc-iodine Batteries
Jul 2025
Authors
  • Dr Benjamin TAWIAH
  • Prof FEI Bin

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Seminars& Forums

2026
07
Sep
Seminar
Fireside Chat: A Conversation with Florian MÜLLER about Mental Health in Fashion
Florian MÜLLER
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2026
08
May
Conference
The 1st International Conference on Advanced Materials, Surfaces and Interfaces for Green Engineering (AMSIGE-1)
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2025
11
Dec
Lecture
Lecture Series on Sustainable Fashion Technology
Multifunctional Flame Retardant PLA Composites with Long Life, Fast Degradation and Recyclable Capacity
Prof. Jun SUN
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2025
25
Nov
Forum
Sustainability in Fashion Forum
Redress: External Factors Influencing Fashion – A Systemic Change for a Sustainable Future
Ms. Ekta Kacker CHOPRA
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News& Insights

News
28 Jul 2026
SFT Secures RGC Funding for Research Driving ESG and Sustainability in Fashion and Beyond
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News
29 May 2026
AMSIGE-1 Conference Bridges Advanced Material Science and Global Green Engineering
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News
09 Apr 2026
Applied Circular Design: Remake & Value Creation with Redress
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News
23 Feb 2026
Garment Recycling Day 2026 at PolyU Highlights Collaboration for Sustainability
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