Environmental Programs

Environmental Policy Statement

Pursuant to the objectives of the CICM for the promotion of justice, peace, and integrity of creation, SLU commits to protect the environment.

Aims and Objectives

Everyone is enjoined to align their plans , programs, and activities to this Environmental Policy bearing in mind the reminder of Pope Francis that “humanity is one people living in a common home” and we “are called to care for creation not only as responsible citizens, but also as followers of Christ!”.

Rev. Fr. Gilbert B. Sales, CICM
University President

Environmental Management
SLU Adheres to the principles of environmental preservation, management, and sustainable development. Towards these ends, the University commits:

• Promote sound environmental management policies and practices in all of its units and campuses.
• Comply with all environmental laws, rules, and regulations.
• Encourage the academic community to be more pro-actively involved in environmental issues through programs that support ecologically sound projects and programs.
• Promote activities that will develop skills and understanding among students, faculty, and university administrators in initiating active responses and increasing awareness and involvement on environmental concerns such as but not limited to preventing pollution.

Waste Reduction and Recycling

• Implement sustainable resource management practices, based on the Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle principles.
• Minimize the adverse environmental effects of the transport and disposal of university assets.
• Promote sustainable resource management practices in the procurement of goods and services.

Water

• Aware of the scarcity and value of freshwater, SLU shall endeavor to efficiently and responsibly use water, including identifying opportunities to recycle or reuse it.

Energy and Carbon Management

• SLU Shall implement a low carbon footprint strategy including the use of clean renewable energy.
• Use low carbon technologies in buildings and equipment.
• Minimize the consumption of resources and reduce carbon emissions.

Awareness and Training

• Integrate environmental management in the day-to-day operations of the University such as but not limited to instruction, research, extensions, and student services.
• Promote education for sustainable development through curriculum integration and relevant co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Sustained Tree Planting Projects of SLU

SLU Baguio has taken its commitment to
sustainability a step further, partnering
with WEnergy Global since 2016 to work
on the use of clean energy and improving
energy-efficiency.

SLU Sewage Treatment Plants