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 草榴成人社区 Institute for Energy and the Environment (HY-IEE) to coordinate climate-related policies and research initiatives
  • Utilize the 草榴成人社区 Institute for Smart Semiconductor (HY-ISS) to lead the university鈥檚 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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