Welcome to join our sustainability trip!
The Centre for Responsible Business and Innovation (CRBI) at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China was founded in 2023. As one of the key strategic initiatives of Nottingham University Business School China, it now serves as a core research component of the Regional Centre of Expertise Ningbo on Education for Sustainable Development (namely RCE Ningbo). The application was led by the CRBI team and officially approved by the United Nations University in December 2024, making it China’s tenth RCE. CRBI undertakes research, academic support and knowledge transfer activities. Drawing on the university’s multidisciplinary strengths, the Centre focuses on ESG, responsible business and sustainable innovation. It empowers regional sustainable development through research, education and multi-stakeholder collaboration. CRBI is committed to nurturing international sustainable development talent, enhancing professional capacity across industry, and fostering a sustainable development culture among enterprises and communities, providing robust research and academic support for the development of RCE Ningbo.
Aspirations from Dean & Director
Centre for Responsible Business and Innovation stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to becoming a global leader in business education and research. This centre will serve as a beacon of innovation and responsibility, dedicated to advancing sustainable and ethically compliant business practices. It aligns perfectly with the mission of our business school, namely to inspire and empower students to become global citizens who make a positive impact on society.
Centre for Responsible Business and Innovation will respond to the Global Initiative for a Sustainable Future by reinforcing regional ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices. It embodies the vision of all collaborators and participants, committed to fostering the manifestation of a new business era that is ethical, sustainable, and transformative.
On-going Activities
- “Let'S talk!" Event Series (Started from March 2024 until now)
- "AI for Sustainable Future" Competition (June 2025-April 2026)
Milestones
Commissioned by the Ningbo Development and Reform Commission, 2025 Ningbo City ESG Evaluation System and Development Research Project was Successfully Completed!
Commissioned by the Ningbo Development and Reform Commission, this research project focuses on conducting continuous evaluation and tracking of the urban ESG assessment system, compiling the Ningbo High-Quality ESG Development Report, and establishing a visual and quantifiable ESG evaluation index system for urban development. Through the continuous improvement of urban ESG evaluation, the project aims to promote comprehensive upgrades in urban industrial structure, urban-rural development, ecological environment, common prosperity development, and technological innovation.
China's First Group Standard About ESG for Manufacturing Industry Hosted by CRBI Has Been Released!
On 13 November 2024, the group standard "Evaluation specification for environmental, social and governance (ESG) of manufacturing enterprises" was successfully released and implemented. Centre for Responsible Business and Innovation (CRBI) of the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC), Expert Committee of Ningbo Intelligent Manufacturing Association, Ningbo Orient Wires & Cables Co. Ltd., and Ningbo Zhedong Environment and Energy Exchange (ZDEAEE) jointly formed a standards-drafting team. This group standard is under the jurisdiction of Ningbo Energy Conservation Association and Ningbo Intelligent Manufacturing Association, which are also responsible for its implementation.
UNNC Establishes Centre for Responsible Business and Innovation to Promote ESG and Empower the Sustainability!
On 25 November 2023, the forum on "Achieving Sustainable Futures: Innovation, Collaboration, and Action," along with the Unveiling Ceremony of the Centre for Responsible Business and Innovation (CRBI) & Donation Ceremony, was successfully held at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). The establishment of the CRBI is a significant response by UNNC to global environmental challenges and the promotion of a sustainable future.
Contact Us
Official Contact: Judy Zhang, Audrey Song
TEL: +86 (0) 574 88180000 (Ext. 8563/8562)
Public Mailbox: CRBI@nottingham.edu.cn
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