" Sustainability is not just a mindset—it’s a habit cultivated through conscious choices and a practice embedded in everyday life."
Chihlee University of Technology (CLUT), founded in 1965, is located in Banqiao, New Taipei City. Over the past 60 years, CLUT has evolved from a junior college to a technical college and presently a university of technology. It has cultivated more than 90,000 alumni worldwide and are well-respected by global employers. The university has long committed to nurturing exceptional professionals in the field of business management. This commitment is echoed in the lyrics of the University song: "Learn new chapters in science, study business theories, and promote economic growth. Be honest and diligent, uphold our University motto, seek knowledge and reason, and pursue our ideals." This strongly reflects the University’s academic philosophy and unwavering mission to serve society. In alignment with the evolving needs of national economic and trade development, the University has steadfastly embraced its role as a pillar of societal advancement. Whether by nurturing the next generation of talents or driving innovation in local industries, we are deeply committed to fulfilling our academic responsibilities and create lasting and positive impact for the greater good.
In 2015, the United Nations launched the “2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”, identifying the most pressing challenges that faces humanity and calls for collective global action. The 17 goals including poverty eradication, climate change mitigation, and gender equality serve as a roadmap for achieving a more sustainable and equitable future for all. Staying true to its founding principles, the university embraces this responsibility and continues to advance and deepen its commitment to sustainable development. In 2022, we established the SDGs Sustainable Promotion Committee and the University Affairs Sustainability Development Office, a dedicated unit for sustainability initiatives. By integrating internal and external resources, we actively align our efforts with the SDGs across all aspects of the university, including research, teaching, service, environment, and administration, thereby fulfilling our commitment to societal responsibility.
In research, we actively encourage faculty to align their academic pursuits with the University’s unique strengths and press on sustainability challenges, foster research directions that not only reflect their interests but also generate meaningful impact across industry and business communities. In teaching, we remain committed to supporting faculty with robust resources and encourage integration of sustainability concepts across curricula. By offering interdisciplinary courses and micro-courses, we aim to cultivate students’ sustainability awareness and competencies, empower them to contribute meaningfully to society and business world upon graduation.
As part of our commitment to societal responsibility, we mobilize our entire University community, including faculty, staff, and students, to engage in community service initiatives that promote sustainable knowledge and improve the well-being of local residents.
With regard to the environment, we strive to create a low-carbon and eco-friendly campus by promoting sustainable living practices, hosting diverse SDGdriven activities on energy conservation, carbon reduction, and a strong sense of green-concept in environmental responsibility and sustainable lifestyles amongst our faculty, staff, and students.
On the administrative level, CLUT adopts a sustainability-oriented approach to resource allocation and actively engages with external organizations to foster collaboration across industry, government, academia, and research sectors. Together, we promote shared action on key environmental challenges and advance sustainable development goals.
Sustainability is not only a mindset, but also a habit and a practical skill. At CLUT, we are committed to sustaining ongoing progress—advancing daily toward a stronger and more sustainable future.
