Championing Sustainability: Insights from SLU’s UI GreenMetric WUR Journey
In Saint Louis University (SLU), sustainability is not just about policies; it is about community, shared culture, and real impact.
In Saint Louis University (SLU), sustainability is not just about policies; it is about community, shared culture, and real impact.
On 24 October 2025, Saint Louis University (SLU) received a certificate from the Laudato Si’ Action Platform, recognizing the university’s genuine and active commitment to the ecological conversion inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’.
On 24 September 2025, the University’s SDG Accord Case Study titled, “Suppliers Summit 2025: Saint Louis University strengthens partnerships for sustainability” was published on the official website of Sustainability Exchange delivered by the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges Sustainability Exchange (EAUC).
On 14 August 2025, the “Food Upcycling and Food Pickling” activity was held at the St. Aloysius de Gonzaga Building, Saint Louis University Basic Education School-Laboratory Elementary Department (SLU BEdS – LED). It served as the culmination for Nutrition Month for grades 4-6, becoming a milestone in educational outreach.
On 1 August 2025, YCE joined Smart Communications, Inc., Saint Louis University (SLU), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – EMB-CAR, and the City Government of Baguio in the launch of a Sustainability Campaign aimed at raising awareness on the harmful effects of hazardous electronic waste and the importance of adopting eco-friendly disposal habits.
On 8 August 2025, twenty eager members of the Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) Club at Fort Del Pilar National High School swapped textbooks for cutting boards in a hands-on demo titled “Slice, Spice, and Skill-Up: Upcycling Vegetables, Empowering Learners.”
In line with its Sustainable Advocacies through Vendor-Supplier Engagement (SAVE) Program, Saint Louis University (SLU) conducted the second Suppliers Summit held at the Fr. Francis Gevers Hall, Diego Silang Building, SLU Main Campus, on 6 August 2025.
Saint Louis University continues to demonstrate its commitment to environmental sustainability, community engagement, and innovative learning through its ongoing Hydroponics Initiative, a program that combines service learning with hands-on agricultural technology for the betterment of local communities.
Rev. Fr. Gilbert B. Sales, CICM, PhD, President of Saint Louis University (SLU), has joined the distinguished group of global education leaders as a signatory to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Accord, underscoring the university’s commitment to advancing the United Nations SDGs through education, research, and institutional leadership.
Saint Louis University’s food upcycling booth at Baguio City’s 9th Ecological Solid Waste Management Sustainability Fair highlighted their commitment to eco-friendly food systems, contributing to the city’s broader push for sustainable resource management.