Sustainable Innovation Module 1: Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies (Virtual Class through Zoom)

Introduction

These courses offer a comprehensive understanding of sustainability in finance and technology. Learners explore circular economy principles, climate risk management, and net zero strategies, alongside innovations in GreenTech and CleanTech. Designed for future-focused professionals, the curriculum equips participants to lead sustainable transformation across industries and seize emerging opportunities in Hong Kong.

Programme Content

Module 1: Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies 

This course explores circular economy and sustainability strategies through design thinking, innovative business models, policy frameworks, and impact assessment tools. Learners will analyze global case studies and discover actionable opportunities for Hong Kong, equipping them to lead transformative change toward resilient, resource-efficient systems across industries and governance.

1. Introduction to sustainability and natural capital
2. Business models for circular value creation
3. Designing circular strategies for products and services
4. Policy, regulation, and strategic governance
5. Future-proofing through technology and systems innovation
6. Impact metrics, tools and impact assessment
7. Applicable case studies
8. Opportunities for Hong Kong

Enrollment

• Enrollment of virtual CPD programmes can only be made through VTC’s Continuing & Professional Education website (https://cpe.vtc.edu.hk/en). The programme fees must be paid online by Credit Card (Visa / Master). Only enrollment with completed information and payment will be processed.

• Applicants should upload* a copy of your Hong Kong Identity (HKID) Card / Passport / Travel Document, or valid visa / entry permit for study issued by the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) during the enrollment process for identity verification purpose. The uploaded image should only show your full name in both English and Chinese with your photo. Other personal information must be covered.

        * File size shall be less than 4 MB. File format shall be in jpg, jpeg, pdf or png.

• All places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Incomplete forms and forms received without payment will not be processed.

Notification of Class Commencement

Successful applicants will be notified of the class confirmation and relevant information by email at least 7 working days^## before class commencement.  Login information including Meeting ID and Passcode, and Student Login ID will be sent to students by email 3 working days## before class commencement. Please contact us at 2836 1892 if you do not receive the notification and/or login information 3 working days^## before the class commencement.

## Working days (exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays)

Applicants should ensure their digital devices be equipped with a video camera and connected to a stable network before enrolling the virtual CPD Programme.

Students are required to show themselves in front of the camera throughout the lesson, otherwise the CPD / CPT hours will be deducted.

Certificate

Students who have participated in PEAK’s CPD short courses via virtual classrooms and achieved an attendance rate of 80% or higher may download their certificates from PEAK’s website (www.peak.edu.hk) starting from the 6th working day upon completion of the respective courses. The certificates shall be downloaded within three months from the date of course completion.

Note: Only electronic form of Certificate (“e-Certificate”) will be provided for virtual CPD short courses that commence on or after 1 May 2026. For enquiries, please call 2836 1922.