Ateneo and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 17

 

Partnerships for the Goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development

Ateneo de Manila University has actively participated in the development of national government policies related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Its involvement in the creation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan 2020-2030 is an example of its ability to collaborate with the government in policy formulation. The university is a part of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and the Ateneo Institute of Sustainability serves as the host of SDSN Philippines.

To showcase its commitment to the SDGs, the Ateneo Institute of Sustainability, and later the Ateneo Innovation Center, have released a report on the University's sustainability initiatives and its contributions to attaining the SDGs 1–17 in order to demonstrate its commitment to the SDGs.

News and Features

[Training Course] Contract Management for the Public Sector | Ateneo School of Government

The Ateneo School of Government through its Executive Education Program invites you to the training course on Contract Management for the Public Sector scheduled on...

Protecting Creativity: AIPO and Rizal Library Host Copyright Awareness Session for the Ateneo Community

On March 18, 2026, the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO), in collaboration with the Rizal Library, successfully conducted a Copyright Awareness Session held on the...


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The Ateneo Sustainability Audit Framework for ESG Practices
 

The Office of Student Activities and Ateneo GLP 2023 delegates developed the Organization Sustainability Audit (Matrix) as a framework for embedding sustainability practices aligned with Laudato Si’ principles into University activities, especially student organizations. The audit focuses on sustainability across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions, ensuring current needs are met without compromising the future. It assesses the student organizations’ sustainability practices while addressing environmental impact, ethical awareness, and resource use.

Key components include:

  1. Current Organizational State – Evaluating existing sustainability practices, such as awareness campaigns, use of recyclable materials, and carbon footprint offsets, without ranking or grading.

  2. Organizational Events – Assessing sustainability measures in event planning, including meat-free food options, carpooling arrangements, and waste generation.

  3. Sustainability Knowledge –  evaluate the perceived relevance of various concepts, such as water consumption and waste management, to sustainability in the context of youth organizations, using a ranking matrix to gauge their alignment with sustainable practices.

  4. Sustainability Goals – Identifying the organization’s short- and long-term objectives for improving sustainability.

Through this comprehensive audit, the Office of Student Activities and the Ateneo GLP 2023 delegates aim to empower student organizations to adopt actionable sustainability strategies. This will ensure a culture of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and ethical governance aligned with the University’s Laudato Si thrust. 

Events

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

EcoEngage 2024: Empowering Ateneans for Sustainable Lifestyles

Fri, 15 Mar 2024

CTC 413, Ateneo de Manila University

ECO-ENGAGE 2024 aims to promote sustainable living practices among students...

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

To Amend or Not To Amend: A Debate on Charter Change

Fri, 15 Mar 2024

B1 Auditorium, Ateneo Law School, Rockwell, Makati

On Friday, 15 March 2024, the Ateneo Law and Liberty...

Launch / Opening

[Book Launch] Typhoons: Climate, Society, and History in the Philippines

Tue, 12 Mar 2024

CTC 413

The Department of History of the School of Social Sciences...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

2024 SDG2 Webinar #1 - Nourish the Nation: Advocacies on Nutrition

Tue, 12 Mar 2024

Online

We are cordially inviting you to the first SDG2 Webinar...

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

The 4th Jose "Totoy" "Avellana Memorial Lecture Series: Into the Mediascape

Wed, 06 Mar 2024

Leong Hall

The Department of Communication with the Jose "Totoy" Avellana Professorial...

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

Bibliographic Ties: Notes on Filipiniana from Retana to Medina

Tue, 05 Mar 2024

4th floor, First Pacific Hall (aka New Rizal Library)

Bibliographic Ties: Notes on Filipiniana from Retana to Medina Jonathan...