KUIS

KU Institute for Sustainability

The KU Institute for Sustainability oversees activities related to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) within the university and leads efforts to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Planning Division: Developing Sustainability Policies

Formulates and implements sustainability strategies and action plans
Enhances communication with internal and external stakeholders
Strengthens cooperation with local communities
Manages website and social media, publishes newsletters and annual reports, and provides university assessment data with respect to performance reporting and evaluation

Business Division: Implementing Sustainability Policies

Implements a Net ZERO Waste campus: Reduces carbon emissions, reduces waste, and promotes recycling
Implements JEDI campus by implementing policies for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Conducts awareness-raising and promotional activities such as expanding sustainability awareness through workshops, seminars, and campaigns
Operates the ‘Change Makers' program through which students address social and environmental issues
Operates the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) office, a UN advisory body
Administers Vision Education projects by operating various programs to bridge educational gaps

A sustainable future becomes possible when everyone enjoys a prosperous and healthy life in a clean environment, free from poverty, inequalities, discrimination, conflict, and climate crisis.
We invite you to join us in our efforts to create such a future. In particular, we welcome your suggestions to enhance sustainability.
Together, we can create a better future.