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.

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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

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

Renewable Energy Utilization in Thailand Communities (Ateneo Energy Research Lab Seminar Series)

Wed, 22 Mar 2023

Online

The Ateneo Energy Research Lab and the Ateneo Department of...

Orientation / Information Session

Ateneo Department of Sociology and Anthropology Undergraduate Townhall

Wed, 22 Mar 2023

Onsite at CTC 118 or online via Zoom

School of Social Sciences, Department of Sociology and Anthropology invite...

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

Role of Research in Innovations and Frontier Technologies

Tue, 21 Mar 2023

CTC 101 Global Classroom

The Institute of Philippine Culture, Results for Development, and the...

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

Industrialisation Employment and Democracy Indonesia in Comparative Perspectives

Wed, 15 Mar 2023

Ching Tan Room (SOM 111)

This lecture will review Indonesia's development journey from industrialisation to...

Meeting / Consultation / Town hall / Forum

The Evolving Role of Universities in Sustainability

Mon, 13 Mar 2023

Escaler Hall, Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights campus; Online via Zoom

The Evolving Role of Universities in Sustainability A public plenary...

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

The Geopolitics of the South China Sea

Wed, 08 Mar 2023

CHING TAN ROOM (SOM 111)

The Ateneo Initiative for Southeast Asian Studies under the School...