Expert Insights

The construction of corporate social impact originates from fundamentally integrating social and environmental objectives into the organizational genome, transcending peripheral philanthropic initiatives. Enterprises should institutionalize the Benefit Corporation principles through restructuring governance models, ensuring employee welfare, and advancing community-driven development—thereby catalyzing business as a positive vector for societal equity and planetary resilience.

True supply chain innovation lies in converting compliance risks into strategic opportunities for value chain advancement. We are propelling the deep integration of supplier carbon accounting systems, blockchain traceability platforms, and circular packaging standards—digitally reconstructing transparency across procurement, logistics, and recycling operations. This not only fortifies corporate compliance defenses but, through verifiable green practices, transforms ESG from a reporting metric into the core competitive driver of end-to-end operations. Ultimately, responsible supply chains become the pivotal foundation uniting business resilience with planetary health.

The innovative path for green manufacturing lies in establishing a closed-loop system that spans the entire lifecycle—from R&D design and production to recycling. We are accelerating the adoption of eco-friendly materials, promoting energy-efficient processes, and piloting zero-carbon factories. By deeply integrating eco-design with digital enablement, we aim to make sustainability the new quality productive force and core competitiveness of Ningbo’s manufacturing sector—propelling the mutual prosperity of industrial and ecological civilizations.

The digital transformation of manufacturing extends far beyond merely connecting equipment and collecting data. At its core, it harnesses technology to drive performance leaps across the entire value chain and enable organizational change. We must dedicate efforts to advancing intelligent production, flexible supply chains, and data-driven decision-making—concretely enhancing production efficiency, responsiveness, and quality control. True transformation lies in the seamless integration of technology, talent, and processes, building future-ready manufacturing resilience.

To address the interlocking global challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and socioeconomic inequality, we urgently need to transform our approach to education. This requires integrating academic research with concrete practice to nurture responsible business innovation, foster community-based collaborative learning, and empower youth engagement – collectively forging effective solutions to these complex issues.

In pursuing excellence, enterprises should not merely aim to be the "best" in economic terms; more crucially, they must proactively shoulder responsibilities towards their employees, communities, the environment, and society at large. They must transform commercial success into a force driving social progress, thereby striving for a form of long-term development that transcends mere profit—one that is genuinely infused with humanistic care, sustainable, and imbued with warmth.

Establishing a scientifically effective incentive mechanism can be key to ensuring the smooth operation of the healthcare system, which not only promotes the implementation of the evidence-based decision-making system but also enhances the overall efficiency and quality of medical services.

The power of technology can change lives, especially creating more possibilities for the elderly and people with disabilities. Through the Gerontechnology Laboratory, we combine innovation with humanistic care to provide practical support. Monash University's 2021-2030 strategic plan focuses on climate change, geopolitics and community well-being. At the same time, we provide career guidance for graduates with disabilities, helping 74% of them get professional matching jobs and fulfilling our commitment to an inclusive society.

LiLi Time is not only a coffee shop, but also a platform to create value for the hearing-impaired and mentally-disabled groups. We help them master coffee-making skills through innovative business models and skills training. 80% of our employees come from these groups, and they have won the recognition of customers with their focus and enthusiasm. The existence of LiLi Time is not only to provide a cup of coffee, but also to light up the confidence of hearing-impaired youth and make them an indispensable part of the community.

Education is the key to breaking down economic and social barriers and promoting inclusive development. Through innovative educational practices, we can create more opportunities for different groups and enable everyone to realize their potential. As a member of Duke Kunshan University, I am also committed to this, using my actions to prove that the power of education can change lives and promote social equity and progress.

Building an "Accessible Campus" is not only about improving facilities, but also about spiritual inclusion. We promote public understanding and support for the disabled community through disability inclusion activities and rare disease science exhibitions, so that every student can feel equality and respect. The International Day of Persons with Disabilities reminds us that true inclusion requires continuous action and care, and UNNC is committed to this, creating more possibilities for disabled students.

It is important to balance density and vitality in urban planning. Appropriate high density can improve community vitality and social cohesion. Communities are expected to play a key role in autonomy and education, enhancing people's social communication skills, and meeting consumers' personalized service needs. Cities should exhibit an attitude of equality, openness, and inclusiveness, promoting aesthetic diversity and avoiding single standards. The integration of technology and urban life has transformed the way of life. While pursuing economic prosperity, cities should also focus on sustainable development and achieve harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature.

Supply Chain Resilience is crucial for production continuity and reliability. Enterprises often exhibit "self-interest" in various stages of the supply chain, which refers to the pursuit of maximizing their interests. Amidst the complex dynamics of globalization, deglobalization, and re-globalization, supply networks are transforming enhanced resilience and sustainability. Global enterprises need to continuously adapt to new market environments and technological trends to maintain competitiveness and sustainable development capabilities.

The "algorithmic black box" of Centralised AI is a challenge that is mainly reflected in users' concerns about the privacy and security of their personal information, the opacity of the algorithmic decision-making process, and the bias of AI results due to the bias of the training data, which can weaken the basis of user trust in AI technology. I think the only viable solution to these issues is to develop Decentralised AI and create a true 'OpenAI' while enabling contributions to sustainability.

Inclusive work design through task segmentation, social inclusion and multifunctional inclusion can enhance the workplace participation and self-recognition of people with disabilities.

Changing the underlying perception of people with disabilities, changing the prejudice against them, and jointly exploring more possibilities for education, employment and life for people with disabilities can also promote a sustainable future.

Strengthening the exploitation of the value of the human resources of the disabled group, and effectively docking with enterprises, so as to achieve a multi-win situation through the creation of value and provide more dignified employment opportunities for the disabled population.

We want to actively explore and innovate in the field of AI and user interaction to help people with disabilities do more things accurately and efficiently.

Inclusive digitalization is not only a requirement for social justice, but also has important economic significance. It is the key to reducing inequality and promoting sustainable development, which is beneficial to both enterprises and society.

Firstly, academic institutions can serve as centres of knowledge, innovation and leadership for sustainable development, providing a steady stream of talent for sustainable development in the world; Secondly, academic institutions are also responsible for nurturing the next generation of talent that upholds the vision of sustainable development, so that the idea of sustainable development can be passed on.

Sustainability is an emerging field, with the goal of achieving sustainable development, and ESG offers a set of guidelines to direct the achievement of these goals.

In the face of climate change challenges, businesses must pay more attention and take action, especially in supply chain management to reduce carbon emissions. Firms should be aware that their efforts might have unintended consequences.

Producing, packaging, moving, storing, delivering and other supply chain activities can be harmful to the environment. Supply chains will work harder to reduce environmental degradation. Firms can develop different types of supply chain abilities, such as technical and relational. Using a collaborative supplier network to create better outcomes. For proactive stakeholder engagement, companies must couple data-driven decision-making with traditional relationship-building.

Business as a Force for Good. We aim to use the resources we have——our businesses, our investments, our voice and our imaginations——to do something about it.

Green innovation is of paramount importance, and enterprises should select a green strategy that is suitable for themselves. It’s about survival, not profit.