Our Commitment

We acknowledge the significance of sustainability in all aspects of our operations, and we aim to follow ethical practices to minimise the impact on our society and the environment, ensure the safety and well-being of the community, and practice responsible consumption and production to ensure sustainability for future generations.

Our Advocacy

UTAR supports and promulgates sustainability though the following actions:

UTAR Sustainability Committee
UTAR Sustainability Committee, represented by faculty and administrative staff, researchers, and students, were set up to encourage ownership and participation in the University’s sustainability initiatives within the campus and with external communities.

Teaching and Learning
Sustainability education is incorporated as part of the University’s educational experience to provide students with the relevant knowledge and awareness on community and collaborative efforts to improve the planet for tomorrow. UTAR advocates the nation’s STEM Education initiatives in ensuring the sustainability of STEM education in schools for the continual training of human resources in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to meet the needs of the future and for sustainability.

Research and Publications
Research centres were set up to conduct studies and recommend best practices that support community health and well-being, safety, environmental protection, sustainable practices, renewable energy and resources, and responsible consumption and production. These centres also conduct impact surveys and research, compile data and report through publications in local and international journals, social media and website.

Community Engagement
Regular and annual voluntary service community projects are conducted to encourage engagements from the community, and local and international universities. Community projects by students and staff focus on enhancing the quality of living in the community, education and welfare, safety and well-being, socio-economic issues, as well as environmental conservation and sustainable practices. For example, UTAR advocates the nation's STEM Education initiatives in ensuring the sustainability of STEM education in schools for the continual training of human resources in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to meet the needs of the future and for sustainability.

Environment
UTAR Green Campus Committee had taken up the pledge and challenge to educate and participate to protect mother earth from the harm of environmental pollution, including climate change, energy use, water management and solid waste management.

Governance
Ethical standards, board diversity and governance, as well as stakeholder engagement and rights are important to ensure effective leadership, as well as accountability, transparency and diversity in a university. 

Social
Improvements on health and safety at workplace, working conditions, employee benefits, diversity and inclusion, impact on local communities can strengthen relationship with stakeholders of the university.

Strategic Plan and Roadmap
University social responsibility and sustainability are incorporated into UTAR’s 10-Year Strategic Plan as an integrated roadmap that marks the strategic journey and direction undertaken by the University for sustainable progress and development now and in the future.