At CSU, sustainability research builds on the university’s recognised strengths in nonferrous metallurgy, medicine, and rail transportation. The university continues to advance green and low-carbon technologies and has presented influential “CSU solutions” for the green development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt and the ecological restoration of mining and metallurgical regions. Its research ecosystem is anchored by national platforms, including the National Engineering Research Center of Low-Carbon Nonferrous Metallurgy, the National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Recycling of Nonferrous Metal Resources, and the Two-oriented Society and Ecological Civilization Collaborative Innovation Center, alongside emerging institutes such as the Institute for New Energy and Energy Storage. Through convening major academic events, such as the Annual Conference of the Chinese Society for Sustainable Development (CSSD) and the China Symposium on Sustainable Ironmaking and Steelmaking Technology (CSST), CSU strengthens international collaboration and reinforces the leadership role of Chinese research universities in advancing sustainable development.