Environmental sustainability

Environmental sustainability is a core component of Stellenbosch University’s strategic programme, which aims to create a community of sustainable change makers. Together we strive to design, and leave behind, a legacy in sustainability for future generations.

Stellenbosch University supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a pathway to responsible development.

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SU’s sustainability principles

Stellenbosch University has committed to be guided by a set of environmental sustainability principles in its daily operations, in its decision- making, in identifying projects, and in how the projects are executed. These principles help integrate environmental sustainability within all facets of the University on an ongoing basis, and are:

Ethical use of natural resources: SU strives to use resources responsibly.
Meaningful engagement: SU actively engages the University and local communities to foster a regenerative culture that promotes and drives environmental sustainability.
Research: The University acknowledges its responsibility to support innovative research towards creating a more environmentally sustainable world.
Education: SU acknowledges that teaching and learning programmes must inspire and support future generations and students to be leaders who nurture an environmentally sustainable future.
Ethical procurement: SU seeks to procure goods and services using sustainable and certified ethical sources and practices.

SU Environmental Sustainable Plan Environmental Sustainability Report 2023 Sustainable land-use: 2023 in pictures Environmental Sustainability Report 2022 SU School for Climate Studies

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