intro Hanyang SDGs

Hanyang SDGs

Policy Direction

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

Management indicators

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

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