Ateneo and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 8

 

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

The University strives toward a decent employment environment for all its employees. The University strictly adheres to Minimum Wage Order set by the Philippine government. Key anti-discrimination policies in the University are enforced to ensure a safe and inclusive working environment. 
The University also offers various academic programs that focus on sustainability, such as the Master in Development Management, Master of Science in Sustainability Management, and the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. These programs equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to address social and economic challenges related to sustainability

News and Features

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...

Ateneo Eagle Watch 2026 Economic Briefing - Raring to Rebound: Philippine Economic Outlook and Imperatives for 2026

Although the Philippine economy showed modest growth in early 2025, a combination of a governance crisis affecting public spending, weaker investment and capital formation, softer...


Highlights

Events

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Export Promotion as Industrial Policy: the Impact of Export Subsidies in Pakistan

Fri, 16 Feb 2024

SoSS Dean's Conference Room

Gonzalo Varela, the Lead Economist at the World Bank in...

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

Microgrid Design Principles (Ateneo Energy Research Lab Seminar Series)

Mon, 12 Feb 2024

CTC 219, Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights campus / Online

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

Ceremony

Special Academic Convocation for the 2023 Traditional University Awards

Thu, 07 Dec 2023

Hyundai Hall, Areté

In the Year of Our Lord, 2023, the 164th year...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Impact of typhoons on the labor market: The case of the Philippines

Wed, 06 Dec 2023

Online

Dr. Jitae Kim, a Ph.D. holder in Economics and Senior...

Other Event

Sustainability Startup Forum

Fri, 01 Dec 2023

Areté Sandbox - Blue Nest space, 3rd floor Areté Building

Are you part of a startup that aims to tackle...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Evidence-based Policy: IFAD’s Impact Assessments for Food Systems Transformation

Fri, 24 Nov 2023

Online

Tisorn Songsermsawas, an Economist at the International Fund for Agricultural...