Part 2 27 GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE 2.45 The Corporate Environmental and Sustainable Development Office is dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and supporting the long-term strategic development goals of the Council. The office is responsible for developing and implementing environmental and sustainable development policies pertaining to the Carbon Neutrality Plan for VTC in response to Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050, as well as the Green Campus Initiative outlined in the VTC Strategic Plan, fostering a culture of sustainability throughout the Council, engaging with stakeholders to achieve sustainability goals, and monitoring and reporting on the progress toward achieving the Council’s sustainable development objectives. The Environmental and Sustainable Development Steering Committee (ESDSC) is established under the chairmanship of the Executive Director to oversee and steer the development of VTC-wide strategies and policies relevant to environmental and sustainable development. 2.46 By pursuing these objectives in the long run, the Corporate Environmental and Sustainable Development Office helps the Council to build a more resilient and sustainable future, while also creating value for our stakeholders and the community as a whole. DIGITAL OFFICE 2.47 The Digital Office (DO), formerly known as the Digital Future Office, was established to drive the Council’s strategic initiative, “Digital Future of VTC”. DO plays a pivotal role in shaping the VTC’s digital future through strategic planning, effective governance, and prudent project prioritisation. By embracing these key functional areas, the DO enables the VTC to navigate the digital landscape with confidence, ensuring that digital initiatives are aligned with organisational goals and contribute to the continued success and growth of the institution. The office works together with the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) to play a corporate function as “Central IT” to foster better synergy in the digital transformation journey and facilitate digitalisation process across academic disciplines, campuses and corporate operational units. 2.48 The Central IT serves the Digital Strategy Committee and the Digital Transformation Steering Committee, is responsible for overseeing the VTC’s IT-related resources and prioritising projects, with advice for the senior management’s consideration.
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