Operations – Đại học Kinh tế TP. Hồ Chí Minh (UEH)

INTRODUCTION

From a circular campus to a green university: Efforts to address sustainability issues at 13 institutions and 2 branches of UEH in Ho Chi Minh City, Vinh Long, and Nha Trang with 10 components: (1) Waste management, (2) Emission management, (3) Energy efficiency, (4) Traffic management, (5) Management of inequality and equity, (6) Building, landscape, and biodiversity management, (7) Occupational health and safety environment, (8) Support for people with disabilities, (9) Dining services on campus, and (10) Purchasing activities.

TARGET AUDIENCE

– Learners and Staff

– Businesses

– Governmental, Non-Governmental, and Non-Profit Organizations

– Community

ACTIVITY CATEGORIES

Waste Management

Focusing on waste reduction, segregation, recycling, and circular waste management to create a clean, green, and sustainable campus.

Emission management

Implementing measures to reduce carbon emissions, including the use of clean and renewable energy, and promoting carpooling.

Manage energy use effectively

Promoting energy-saving solutions through facility upgrades, the adoption of green technologies, and encouraging responsible energy use among all students and faculty.

Transportation management

Ensuring traffic safety and order on campus by establishing clear regulations, organizing parking areas efficiently, and providing designated pathways for vulnerable individuals and those with special needs.

Management of inequality, fairness

Building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environment — one that is free from discrimination, where every individual is respected and empowered to reach their full potential.

Building, landscape & biodiversity management

Maintaining and developing sustainable buildings that meet green standards, preserving campus greenery and biodiversity, and creating living and learning spaces in harmony with nature.

Occupational safety & environmental health management

Ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all staff, faculty, and students by supporting the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the entire community.

Manage support services for disabled people

Providing essential facilities, services, and support to ensure that persons with disabilities have equal access to education, campus facilities, and university activities.

Food service management

Providing high-quality, hygienic dining services while promoting sustainable choices that minimize waste and plastic packaging.

Manage purchasing activities

Practicing responsible purchasing by prioritizing sustainable, eco-friendly products while considering product life cycles and producer responsibility.

2025

Raising Awareness on Green Campus and Emissions

2027

Carbon Credit Market Simulation

2030

Emission Reduction

2040

Carbon Neutral Transition

2050

Achieving Net Zero Emissions Goal

SDGS Contributions

Towards a healthy and safe learning and working environment — nurturing physical, mental, and emotional well-being for the entire community. UEH integrates “Occupational Environment & Health Safety” as one of the 10 key aspects of a Green University.

Through its educational programs, UEH empowers students with the knowledge and mindset to build a strong foundation in green campuses, circular economy, and carbon neutrality.

UEH provides clean water for all staff and employees through a refill system, fostering habits of safe water use and joining the community in improving water quality and sanitation.

Focusing on innovative initiatives by installing and expanding rooftop solar systems across campus buildings to reduce energy consumption.

Developing green-certified buildings, sports facilities, and exhibition spaces that are open for community access and shared benefits.

Establishing a circular waste management model at UEH to extend the lifecycle of waste before final disposal, while promoting producer responsibility.

Promoting community action against climate change through impactful products and communication initiatives. These efforts raise awareness and responsibility toward environmental shifts, driving collective commitment to emission reduction and the fight against global warming.

A pillar dedicated to reducing land impact through waste sorting and recycling initiatives.

Collaborating with partners in environmental management, waste collection, and recycling. Operations are co-created by users, the university, organizations, and the community through the Living Lab Co-Creation model.