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Our Commitment to Sustainability

We are a university with a strong social mission to engage with our communities through learning that impacts lives. Sustainability is aligned with this mission, extending beyond the management of environmental and social risks. Through our initiatives, we seek to enhance the welfare and wellbeing of our students, staff, partners, and community stakeholders, while contributing to a more sustainable future.

Our Sustainability Blueprint

Our Mission

To establish sustainability best practices in the university and catalyse sustainable growth within communities

Value to Our Stakeholders

Employees

By improving the environment for staff to enhance their well-being and satisfaction at work

Donors

By formulating a sound sustainability action plan that provides an adequate financial and social return on investment

Faculty

By providing faculty opportunities to be involved in interdisciplinary research to become thought leaders in an exciting and emerging field of study

Governments

By contributing to global efforts to combat climate change and aligning with the targets of the Singapore Green Plan 2030 to produce positive environmental impact

Learners

By providing learners with essential knowledge and skills in sustainable environmental and social practices to become responsible stewards in sustainability

Community

By being an anchor institution in our community that engages and connects key constituents, including suppliers, to advance social and environmental good

Our Operating Strategies

Governance & Culture

Ensuring public accountability and responsible reporting to stakeholders
Infusing a sense of personal responsibility to foster a green and inclusive campus community

Applied Research

Generating evidence-based insights on pressing environmental and societal issues
Developing competencies and expertise in key areas to enable a deeper understanding of sustainable practices

Campus Operations & Workplace

Implementing green and social initiatives in campus operations and workplace
Reducing energy consumption, promoting renewable energy, reducing waste and building sustainably
Advocating inclusivity

Investment & Procurement

Integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment decision-making
Adopting sustainable procurement policies

Curriculum

Advocating awareness of environmental and social challenges
Educating students, industry and communities on sustainability issues
Infusing sustainability principles in the overall learning experience through coursework and curricular activities

Partnerships

Collaborating with communities, stakeholders and external partners on sustainability projects, knowledge sharing & addressing environmental and social challenges together

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