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

Launch / Opening

Launch of the Sustainability University Master Plan

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

Ateneo de Manila University

The Ateneo Institute of Sustainability (AIS) cordially invites the Ateneo...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Business within Boundaries: Next Steps?

Tue, 03 Feb 2026

Online via Zoom

Business Within Boundaries: Next Steps? 03 February 2026 | 10:00-11:00am...

Other Event

Trillion Peso March

Sun, 30 Nov 2025

EDSA People Power Monument

Ateneo, Stand for Truth and Accountability! Ateneo de Manila, through...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Do Real Estate Market Shocks Affect Financial Institutions Differently?

Wed, 19 Nov 2025

Online

Real estate crises often underscore the sector's overlooked systemic significance...

Orientation / Information Session

Sandbox Open House 2025

Wed, 19 Nov 2025

Eduardo J Aboitiz Sandbox Zone

Check out the full schedule of workshops, presentations, and exhibits...

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

Sustainable Sustainability™: From Fail to Scale with Marty Metro

Tue, 18 Nov 2025

Escaler Hall, Ateneo de Manila University

Sustainable Sustainability™: From Fail to Scale with Marty Metro 18...