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

Integrating Applied Field Work into the Undergraduate Economics Curriculum

Wed, 23 Mar 2022

Online

As part of the Ateneo Department of Economics and ACERD...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

A Food Systems Webinar on Equitable Livelihoods with Sonny Matula

Wed, 09 Mar 2022

Online

On behalf of the ADMU and XU Joint Working Group...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

International Cooperation for Development: Learning from Trade and Tax Policies

Wed, 09 Mar 2022

Online

As part of the Ateneo Department of Economics and ACERD...

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

ArtSpeak Online: Documenting Ourselves

Sun, 06 Mar 2022

Online

This panel discussion will focus on the learnings of Kamustahan...

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

2022 Economic Briefing: New Leaders, New Vigor

Thu, 24 Feb 2022

Online

As the anticipation for the new year builds up, Economic...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Policy Reform Options for Indonesia in the Post-COVID Era, with Some Implications for the Philippines

Wed, 23 Feb 2022

Online

As part of the Ateneo Department of Economics and ACERD...