- Establish mid- and long-term climate action goals
- Encourage integration of sustainability and climate topics across the curriculum
- Partner with local governments and industries to implement climate mitigation/adaptation projects
- Encourage students and faculty to engage in climate-related service learning or community-based research
- Adopt green building standards for new constructions and renovations.
- Promote sustainable mobility: e-bike sharing, electric shuttle buses, bike lanes, etc.
- Commit to annual sustainability reports with transparent data on emissions, energy use, and progress
- Leverage the Hanyang Institute for Energy and the Environment (HY-IEE) to coordinate climate-related policies and research initiatives
- Utilize the Hanyang Institute for Smart Semiconductor (HY-ISS) to lead the university’s climate-related research and policy efforts

Quantitative Indicators (Specific Metrics)

- Campus greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per year
- Renewable energy generation capacity installed like solar panels
- Percentage reduction in energy/water consumption over time
- Number of climate-related research publications
- Budget allocation to sustainability and climate initiatives
- Number of students enrolled in climate-related courses or programs
- Waste diversion rate (recycling, composting vs. landfill)

Qualitative Indicators (Processes & Initiatives)

- Existence of a climate action plan
- Faculty-led initiatives on climate justice or equity in climate action
- Student clubs or organizations engaged in climate/sustainability advocacy
- University policies promoting less plastics use
- Integration of sustainability in procurement and investment policies
- Sustainability training for staff and faculty

Impact Indicators

- Research outcomes that led to adoption of clean technologies by industry
- Joint climate projects with government or NGOs leading to policy change
- Community-level environmental improvements from university outreach
- Case studies of alumni leading climate-related initiatives post-graduation
- Patents or tech transfers resulting from clean energy/climate R&D