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Governance & Culture
Initiatives
- Stakeholder engagement
- Sustainability training
- Sustainability Student Committee
- Sustainability initiatives for staff and students e.g., Clothes Swap, SUSS Recycle Right Fair
- Internal sustainability newsletter
- Sustainability reporting
SUSS Sustainability Student Committee
The SUSS Sustainability Student Committee is a student-led group set up in August 2024 under the mentorship of the SUSS Sustainability Committee. It aims to promote awareness, education and mitigation of environmental and social issues through student-initiated activities.
Check out their efforts and activities here:
Campus Operations & Workplace
SUSS integrates green and social initiatives into our campus operations and workplace practices. We focus on reducing energy consumption, minimising waste, and building sustainably. At the same time, we champion inclusivity to create a supportive and equitable environment for all.
Initiatives
Environmental
- Blended cooling and LED lighting
- Test bedding of new technology to enhance operational efficiency and campus sustainability when refurbishing and renovating
- Collaboration with Ngee Ann Polytechnic to build up our capability in SMART FM and sustainability in Digital Twinning and Distributed Pumping System
- Promote use of reusables to reduce waste
- Centralised Waste Collection to raise awareness of and promote recycling
- E-waste recycling to encourage responsible disposal of e-waste
- Campus composting
- Promotion of recycling awareness through external partnerships such as the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) and the National Environment Agency (NEA).
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Social
Inclusive Hiring Pilot
Through the inclusive hiring pilot initiative, launched in July 2024, SUSS employed three Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and engaged a group of PwDs with autism requiring high support needs for various roles and projects. These include roles relating to Graphic Design, Digital Marketing and Programme Admin Support; and tasks such as packing over 500 orientation goodie bags for the Counselling department, designing over 200 thank-you cards for the SUSS Associates Lunch, and crafting over 500 handmade Hama bead coasters for the Participation-Inclusion in Action Conference (PIAC) held on 16–18 November 2024.
These hires, aged 20 to 40, have conditions such as hearing loss, autism (Asperger’s), autism with high support needs, and mild depression. The selection process involved close collaboration across SUSS functions, including Human Resources, Sustainability, and faculty specialising in special needs, to align job requirements with candidates’ skills. Pre-employment briefings and onboarding sessions supported smooth integration, complemented by mid-project check-ins and one-on-one sessions to address challenges and ensure a positive experience for all parties.
News Coverage:
The Straits Times: 33 with disabilities in SUSS pilot project on inclusive hiring
Special Education Needs (SEN) Training
In line with the University’s mission to cultivate an inclusive and accessible learning environment, Special Education Needs (SEN) training has been launched for all teaching faculty and selected student leaders.
SEN101 is a training programme designed to equip our teaching community with the essential knowledge and skills to support and teach students with special needs in higher learning institutions.
The programme consists of 2 modules:
- SEN101 (Basic): Provides an overview of key characteristics of the different disabilities.
- SEN101 (Advanced): Provides a deeper understanding and strengthens insights into specific disabilities, along with tailored teaching strategies to support students effectively.
SEN102 exposes students to the different challenges that students with disabilities may face whilst at SUSS. Students will gain more awareness regarding the different types of disabilities and facilitate better and more respectful communication. Emphasis will be placed on creating an environment of respect and acceptance where every student is valued for their unique abilities and contributions.
We plan to expand SEN102 to reach a wider group of students and are currently developing SEN training for administrative staff.
Together, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all our students.
Assistance Dog Friendly Pledge
SUSS is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment for all, regardless of ability or background. We are proud to be an Assistance Dog Friendly Business, ensuring that our campus is accessible and inclusive for everyone. This commitment reflects our core values of respect and empathy, fostering a learning environment where all can thrive.
Sustainability Speaker Series
Started in September 2024, this series invites senior industry practitioners to share their insights and experiences on sustainability with students, alumni and staff.
“Carbon Credits, from the Perspectives of Policy Makers, Project Developers and Entrepreneurs” by Mr Tom Enger, Principal at Kvasir Advisory – Carbon Removals & Climate Investments on 28 October 2024
“Connecting Sustainability Change Theory to Practice – A Corporate Transformation Journey” by Mr Andrew Buay, Vice President, Group Corporate Sustainability, Singtel on 26 August 2025
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“Watt’s the Problem – Navigating the Energy Trilemma in a 1.5 Deg Singapore” by Mr Joash Seng, Senior Product Manager, Cushman & Wakefield on 30 September 2025
“Energy Transition in Southeast Asia: Opportunities and Challenges” by Dr Victor Nian, Founding Co-Chairman, Centre for Strategic Energy and Resources on 2 October 2025
“Building a Nationwide Utility for Sustainability Disclosures” by Mr Joel Low, Public Sector and Industry Partnerships, Gprnt on 22 October 2025
"The Sacred and the Profane: Sustainability Reporting at a Cross-roads" by Mr Bennett Wong, Director, Business Consulting, RSM Singapore, on 25 March 2026
Applied Research
We aim to generate evidence-based insights on critical environmental and societal issues by advancing a growing portfolio of applied sustainability research that drives real-world impact. By developing competencies and expertise in key areas, we facilitate a deeper understanding of sustainable practices and their impact, and support our mission to create innovative solutions that address pressing challenges.
Initiatives:
- SUSS Sustainability Research Connect – Bringing together faculty and staff across the University to inform research priorities, foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, and catalyse sustainability research initiatives
- SUSS Sustainability Research Seed Funding – Supporting projects that generate actionable insights and strengthen SUSS’s sustainability research ecosystem
- Social Impact Maturity Evaluation Framework – Developing a framework to help organisations assess and enhance their social impact practices
Investment and Procurement
Investment
We are committed to incorporating ESG considerations into our decision-making processes when constructing and managing our investment portfolio. This commitment is part of our broader strategy to support sustainable and responsible investing, as part of which also supports a growing movement in the global investment community to align investment activities with positive impact.
Our investment portfolio is primarily invested through externally managed funds, rather than direct ownership of individual securities. Even so, our Investment Office identifies external investment managers that share our investment philosophy and reviews how they integrate ESG principles in their investment philosophy and process.
We are mindful that any investing that is responsible to a diverse group of stakeholders will have to balance investment returns and risks when incorporating ESG factors in the investment process to ensure long-term portfolio resilience.
Procurement
We are dedicated to adopting sustainable procurement policies that align with our commitment. Sustainability is a key consideration in our procurement processes.
Initiatives:
- Supplier Code of Conduct to promote responsible sourcing
- 5% sustainability weightage for all tender evaluation processes
- Sustainability criterion for chartered transport, catering services and venue rental
- Sustainable procurement training
Partnerships
We actively explore and curate collaboration opportunities with local communities, stakeholders, and external partners on initiatives to drive sustainability within the business ecosystem and at the community level. By sharing knowledge and working together, we aim to address pressing environmental and social challenges, fostering collective impact.
Examples of partnerships include:
- Free resources on climate change for children with COPE Disaster Champions
- Prime Minister Chinese New Year Garden Party with People’s Association
SUSS UniLEARN x COPE Disaster Champions Interactive eBooks on climate change
Get in Touch
For more information and opportunities for collaboration, please drop us an email at [email protected].
Last updated: May 2026