1. Policy description

University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) has established clear, practical guidelines to control wastewater quality and protect ecosystems.

These guidelines have been institutionalized and directly integrated into the “Regulations Regarding Green Campus Practice” (Decision No. 2059/QD-DHKT-CSVC) and are currently being implemented.

2. Internal commitment and supporting policies (Enhancing the implementation of regulation No. 2059)

UEH’s policy focuses on minimizing chemical alterations – the main source of water pollution – through the following actions:

Strengthening the enforcement of Article 15, Clause 5: This serves as UEH’s core standard and guideline, requiring the Facilities Management Department to “Replace sanitary materials and products with safe and environmentally-friendly organic products.” 

Addition of Clause 5 to Article 21: Establishing a pilot initiative to develop and issue standards and guidelines on water quality for discharge activities (including physical, chemical, and biological indicators) to maintain water quality and protect ecosystems.

Addition of Clause 13 to Article 7: Based on the pilot initiative outlined in Clause 15, Article 6 of these Regulations, the responsible units are required to:

Lead the drafting of UEH’s water discharge standards and guidelines, with reference to national environmental standards.

Develop a plan for regular monitoring of wastewater quality at all facilities once the standards are enacted.

Submit periodic reports on implementation results to the UEH Green Campus Project Board.

3. Evidence of implemented programs

Open related links: 

1. 2022, REGULATIONS Regarding Green Campus Practice at all UEH-affiliated Campuses of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) and UEH Vinh Long Campus (Issued with Decision No. 2059 /QD-DHKT-CSVC on / /2022 by the President of University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City) – https://gogreen.ueh.edu.vn/en/green-campus-regulations