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

Households preferences for renewable energy across ASEAN cities

Wed, 22 Nov 2023

Online

Daniel del Barrio Álvarez, an assistant professor at The University...

Meeting / Consultation / Town hall / Forum

It Takes a Village: Community Driven Innovation

Wed, 22 Nov 2023

Areté Sandbox - Ateneo Blue Nest

Join us in a dynamic three-hour onsite event that will...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Reconciling with Nature through Artistic Creations: 2023 AUN-EEC Workshop

Tue, 21 Nov 2023

Joselito & Olivia Campos Interactive Teaching Lab , 3/F Ateneo Areté, Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights Campus, Quezon City

The ASEAN University Network on Ecological Education and Culture (AUN-EEC)...

Meeting / Consultation / Town hall / Forum

BMO's TUGONline Adventure: University Safety Summit in partnership with Meta

Sat, 18 Nov 2023

Rizal Library 5th Floor (First Pacific Hall) / Online

Hey there, Atenean! Are you ready to embark on an...

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

Special Lecture: On Ireland's value and story within the EU

Fri, 17 Nov 2023

Faber Hall Room 302

The European Studies Program is hosting a special lecture by...

Launch / Opening

Launch of KULeuven-Ateneo Center for Catholic Theology and Social Justice + Public Lecture on Hope

Fri, 17 Nov 2023

Escaler Hall, Ateneo de Manila University

Everyone is invited to the historic launch of the KULeuven-Ateneo...