At Universitas Indonesia (UI), we are deeply committed to advancing the SDGs through our core missions of education, research, and community engagement. Sustainability is embedded in our institutional strategy, ensuring that teaching, learning, and campus operations contribute meaningfully to global efforts in addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. As the initiator of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, we have taken a leading role in benchmarking and promoting sustainability practices across higher education institutions worldwide. Through UI GreenMetric, we also facilitate global dialogue on sustainability, providing a platform for institutions to share experiences, exchange ideas, and inspire innovative approaches to advancing sustainable development. A forthcoming example is the UI GreenMetric Roundtable Forum, hosted at National Chi Nan University in Taiwan, which will convene universities from around the world to strengthen collaboration and accelerate collective action toward sustainability. In the academic sphere, we integrate sustainability themes into our curriculum across disciplines, fostering interdisciplinary approaches and equipping our students with the knowledge and skills to become future leaders in sustainable development. Most recently, we established the Graduate School for Sustainable Development as a concrete manifestation of our commitment to advancing sustainability through education. Our research is directed toward solving pressing global issues, including renewable energy, waste management, water conservation, public health, and inclusive innovation. We have shown particular strength in scholarly outputs related to SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing, significantly exceeding the relative activity of other Indonesian institutions in this research area. We support our institution’s research environment by facilitating collaborations with international partners, enabling evidence-based contributions to policymaking and global knowledge exchange. In line with our Strategic Plan for 2025–2029, we place strategic international partnerships at the forefront of our sustainability agenda, which is why we are eager to join the HESI community. We also implement comprehensive green campus initiatives, positioning our campus as a living laboratory for sustainability. Energy efficiency and renewable energy generation, waste reduction, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable transportation are actively promoted to reduce our environmental footprint. Beyond our campus boundaries, we engage with local communities and stakeholders to extend the impact of our sustainability agenda. Through community outreach programs, we ensure that our contributions go beyond academia and address real-world challenges faced by society. Through partnerships, advocacy, and transparent communication, we continue to strengthen UI’s role as a global leader in higher education for sustainable development. By joining the HESI community, we seek to reaffirm our dedication to collaborative action, knowledge sharing, and measurable contributions toward achieving the SDGs.

The Institution is focusing on SDG 4 - Quality Education. The institution serves as a hub for training health professions educators on educational science and technology to be teachers, assessors, and curriculum developers who can conduct research in the educational domain and implement evidence-based practice. The Institute also offers training in administration, leadership and team building. A unique training on Faculty Empowerment for Academic training (FEAT) is conducted for identifying and supporting Students Needing Additional Curricular Support (SNACS) and Students Provided with Enriched Curricular Support (SPECS), and a student-centric, customised learning strategies session based on their personal learning difficulties, named the Student Academic Guidance and Enrichment (SAGE) program.

TSSM BSCOER Pune (MH) India is committed to embedding the United Nations SDGs into its teaching, research and community engagement to develop skilled, responsible graduates who lead sustainable transformation. Since establishing an IEEE Student Branch (STB15153) and an IEEE Smart Village (ISV) Branch on 15 September 2023, the institute has delivered curriculum-linked workshops, industry visits, hands-on labs, and community vocational programs that combine technical learning with real-world impact. Flagship activities include the IEEE Smart Village Vocational Awareness Initiative (VAI) for rural primary students, national workshops on green hydrogen and sustainable energy, and targeted student support that helped two female students secure IEEE Women-in-Engineering scholarships (2025). Dr. Totappa Hasarmani will serve as the Student Branch Counsellor / HESI Coordinator. Dr. Hasarmani is a Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering) researcher and progressive farmer whose work spans renewable energy systems, smart grids, green hydrogen, and rural energy solutions (including a cost-effective Solar PV–DG hybrid jaggery tri-generation design). Dr. Hasarmani has received multiple awards from IEEE and other reputed bodies including Water Air Food Awards (WAFA-2023) in recognition of his outstanding contributions in renewable energy, rural development, and sustainable technology. As a progressive farmer, he actively spreads awareness on renwable energy, smart irrigation, water conservation, and sustainable farming practices, adding further value to his diverse profile. Through integrated curriculum projects, faculty-industry research, student-led sustainability ventures, community outreach, and cross-border academic collaborations, TSSM BSCOER offers a scalable, practice-oriented platform aligned with HESI goals to educate, empower and mobilize young leaders for sustainable development.

St. Albert’s College (Autonomous) in Kochi strongly embodies the principles of higher education for sustainable development through a multi-pronged strategy. Academically, it offers vocational and postgraduate programmes in Renewable Energy that are deeply integrated with real-world sustainability, while its curriculum across all departments weaves in themes like environmental ethics and human values. Importantly, sustainability is not just theoretical — the college practices what it preaches: green audits, solar-powered infrastructure, water harvesting, and conservation research are part of daily campus life. Through its Albertian Integral Development Programme and community outreach, the college builds social resilience and spreads environmental awareness beyond its walls. Research and innovation are also key: via its incubation centre and international conferences, the college motivates students to develop sustainable solutions. Altogether, the institution not only educates students but equips them — practically, ethically, and socially — to contribute to a more sustainable future.

As part of Teacher training many aspects of Environment n activities like Tree Planting are carried out especially as the institution is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh,a hilly state in Western Himalayas in Northern India.

The ESG Institute is an international education and research organization active in more than 65 countries, dedicated to advancing sustainability and climate education. Through accredited online Diplomas and Certificates in ESG Strategy, ESG Reporting, Supply Chain, Sustainable Finance, CSRD, Carbon Markets, Climate Law, etc., we equip professionals, educators, and institutions with practical competencies to accelerate the green transition. We promote lifelong learning, open access to sustainability knowledge, and partnerships with training centers, NGOs, and the private sector. Our current initiative aims to train at least 5,000 individuals free of charge in ESG and sustainability-related skills by 2026, reinforcing global capacity for the SDGs and climate resilience.

The International Consortium for Accreditation and Research Management Inc. (ICARM) promotes higher education for sustainable development by ensuring global quality standards through accreditation, advancing research and innovation in educational practices, and providing professional training for educators and administrators. Guided by its core values of integrity, excellence, innovation, and collaboration, ICARM empowers institutions to integrate sustainability, accountability, and continuous improvement into their operations—contributing to the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education and fostering a more equitable and sustainable global learning community.

SDG-3,SDG-4,SDG-5,SDG-12 AND SDG-17

KLU’s mission is to equip it’s students with both an operations mindset and the essential tools to become responsible leaders and managers striving for a better world. As such, KLU recognizes its critical role in fostering a sustainable future and integrates sustainability, based on the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals into its decision making and management at all levels. KLU will embed sustainable practices in all KLU activities, modelling innovative ways to maximize social and environmental and economic value. Within our KLU Green Office students, academics, staff and other KLU stakeholders are working together to ensure that sustainability is addressed at KLU at a strategic all levels. The Green Office works on both short- and long-term projects at KLU that support a coordinated approach to sustainability. The activities include, e.g. KLU’s participation in the PIR survey and the support of our students Green Dream Club.

The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) focuses on integrating sustainability across its entire institutional framework. Our approach is driven by top-level governance, with a dedicated SDG Task Force and sustainability as a core priority in our Strategic Plan. Our primary focus is on embedding sustainability into our core academic mission. This is achieved by mapping all undergraduate courses to the SDGs and conducting high-impact research, particularly in SDG 4: Quality Education. This academic foundation is complemented by practical applications, including student engagement in community service projects and local outreach through initiatives like the "SDG Living Laboratory" which connects our expertise with community well-being. No. of Staff (as of September 2024): 1,499 No. of Students (as of September 2024): 9,128 A more comprehensive overview of the statistics can be found at https://www.eduhk.hk/en/about/facts-and-figures

INTI International University’s areas of focus in higher education for sustainable development include: 1) Curriculum Integration of Sustainability Embedding SDG principles into academic programmes and standalone modules, including social business, environmental science, and civic engagement through experiential learning. 2) Student-Led Social Impact Initiatives Supporting grassroots projects such as RISE (Refugee Integration through Support and Education), which promote inclusivity, equity, and community resilience aligned with SDGs 1, 2, 4, 10, and 17. 3) ESG and Sustainability Governance Through the ESG Centre, INTI drives university-wide sustainability strategies, including data reporting for QS Sustainability Rankings and advancing institutional EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) policies. 4) Regional and Global Collaboration Engaging in partnerships and exchanges across Southeast Asia and Africa under the INTI Global Educators Programme to promote climate literacy, education innovation, and SDG-based knowledge sharing. Community Size & Reach ~13,000 current students across four Malaysian campuses, supported by 1,000+ academic and professional staff, Alumni network of 86,000+ graduates since founding in 1986 INTI International University & Colleges . International diversity: welcomes students from over 71 countries, with around 4,256 international students; Sustainability & SDG-Focused Initiatives - Research Centres Driving ESG Impact, Sustainability educational and curriculum integration, Operational ESG Commitments & Campus as Living Lab

King’s has been ranked in the top 2% of global universities and 6th in the UK in recognition of the University’s environmental and social impact. The University has also achieved first in the world for SDG 12 on Responsible Consumption and Production. Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The SDGs are a set of 17 goals approved by the 193 member states of the UN which aim to transform the world by 2030. The 2024 Impact Rankings is the sixth edition and comprised 2,152 universities from 125 countries and regions. King’s ranked in the top 40 globally in 7 SDG categories: Gender Equality (SDG 5), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), Climate Action (SDG 13) and Life on Land (SDG 15). King’s position as the number one university in the world for SDG 12, Responsible Consumption and Production, recognises the efforts made by the entire King’s community to make the University more sustainable and reflects the strength of our commitments on Sustainable Food, Socially Responsible Procurement and Waste & Resources Management. Activities at King’s relevant to SDG 12 include: The new Centre for Sustainable Business brings together researchers, industry, the public sector and civil society to provide insights into what businesses need to do to transition to socially and environmentally sustainable practices. Sustainable consumption is one of the research themes. Academics in the King’s Business School Marketing research group are focusing on consumer ethics and loyalty, tackling paradoxes between consumerism and sustainability. The new Net Zero Centre at King’s is supporting decarbonisation for society, including designing and developing processes and products to reduce and reuse waste and minimise environmental impact from new designs to retrofitting. The University applies the waste hierarchy of 'Prevent, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recovery, Disposal', working with our procurement team and suppliers to prevent and reduce waste, and has adopted a zero waste to landfill policy. King's Food initiatives aim to reduce food waste generated on campus, for which they received a Public Sector Catering Award in April 2024. Examples include a 50@50 scheme that sells food that is about to go out of date at a 50% discount 50 minutes before closing; food is placed on the Too Good To Go app to ensure it is not wasted at the end of the day; and a Love Your Leftovers campaign. All staff are encouraged to consider using Warp It, a furniture re-use platform internal to King's before purchasing any new item of furniture. King’s was founded in 1829 and is made up of five campuses across London. We have more than 34,000 students and over 185,000 alumni from all over the world and have 14 Nobel Laureates.

University of Porto has more than 300 degree awarding programmes, some of them focusing In Sustainability such as Bachelor, Master and PhD in Environmental Sciences and Technology, Bachelor in Forest Engineering and Biotechnology, Bachelor and Master In Mining and Geo-Environmental Engineering; Master and PhD In Environmental Economics and Management; Master In Environmental Engineering; Master In Sustainable Design, Construction and Management of the Built Environment and PhD In Sustainable Chemistry, among others. University of Porto Is also focused In producing high quality research In Sustainability areas having some Research Centres dedicated to these topics such as: GreenUPorto – Research Centre on Sustainable Agri-food https://www.fc.up.pt/GreenUPorto/en/; CIBIO - Biodiversity and genetic resources Research Center - Sustainability, Ecosystems & the Environment Research Group - https://www.cibio.up.pt/en/groups/ ; INESC TEC - Laboratory of Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles - https://www.inesctec.pt/en/laboratories/laboratory-of-smart-grids-and-electric-vehicles; CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research CIIMAR - https://www.ciimar.up.pt ; among others

AIT's Net Zero Campus: A Leap Towards Carbon Neutrality. In 2003, AIT collaborated with the Thai Government’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to create the Queen Sirikit Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Climate change, our paramount challenge, led to global commitments like the Paris Agreement, COP26, and COP27. AIT’s responded to the immediate need by committing to foster an all-encompassing botanical garden campus, combating both climate change and biodiversity loss. AIT envisions achieving Net Zero status by 2030, with reference to an institute-wide campus plan concept note endorsed by the AIT Executive Committee on 19 Dec 2022 and by the Board of Trustees of AIT, highlighting its commitment to sustainability. By integrating the project with its earlier campus plans, AIT takes a significant step forward with a pledge toward 100% renewable energy and exemplifying how institutions can proactively contribute to a healthier planet. AIT Sustainability Policy Statement As per the AA-1-2-9 “AIT Sustainability Policy”, published on 8 Dec 2021 AIT’s vision and definition of sustainability encompasses fostering a transition towards sustainability while reflecting a balance of economic, environmental, and socially responsible values through education, knowledge generation, translating knowledge into practice, and practicing those sustainability ideals in its day-to-day and strategic operations. Therefore, AIT’s goals are to become a living laboratory of low carbon, resource recycling, 100% renewable energy powered, green, and environmentally friendly educational hub and practice them. This considers not only what goes in AIT but also its sustainability footprints elsewhere. To operationalize these vision and goals, AIT’s sustainability policy elaborated here provides a set of rules and guidance to integrate sustainability principles in its academic, research, administration, campus development, and engagement with stakeholders. more than 1700 students and more than 550 faculty and staff

Oceania Polytechnic and Technological University (OPTU) integrates Higher Education for Sustainable Development (HESD) through a holistic approach that combines sustainability-focused curricula, inclusive and fully online learning, and applied research that addresses real-world challenges, particularly in the Pacific Island context. Committed to SDG 4 and lifelong learning, OPTU promotes equitable access to education while fostering innovation in areas such as climate resilience, digital inclusion, and renewable technologies. Through strategic partnerships, community engagement, and sustainable institutional practices—including paperless operations and green digital systems—the university empowers learners and communities to become agents of sustainable development locally and globally.

West Visayas School of Theology integrates Higher Education for Sustainable Development (HESD) by forming faith-based leaders who embody ethical leadership, ecological stewardship, and community engagement rooted in biblical and theological principles. Through contextual theological education, the institution addresses pressing social and environmental issues such as poverty, inequality, and climate change, aligning its curriculum with key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those on quality education, climate action, and peacebuilding. WVST emphasizes community-based learning, ecological theology, inclusive ministry, and transformative research, equipping students to serve both church and society as agents of justice, sustainability, and spiritual renewal in the Western Visayas and beyond.

Curriculum integration, research and innovation, campus as Living Lab, community engagement, Institutional commitment

The ESG Executive role at TAR UMT focuses on advancing the university’s sustainable development agenda in alignment with its 10-year roadmap and Net Zero Carbon Commitment plan. This includes embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into campus operations, academic activities, and community outreach. Key responsibilities cover the development and monitoring of sustainability action plans aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the collection and analysis of water, energy, and waste data to serve as a reference and guideline for measuring progress towards the university’s net zero carbon emissions target. The role also encompasses coordinating initiatives in waste reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, and green transportation, as well as leading campus-wide awareness programmes. Additionally, it involves facilitating partnerships with industry, NGOs, and government agencies for ESG-related training, projects, and certifications, and supporting research and the adoption of best practices in green building, carbon management, and circular economy initiatives. TAR UMT serves a diverse academic community of about 33,400 students across multiple campuses in Malaysia, supported by more than 1,000 academic and administrative staff. The institution’s sustainability agenda is guided by a 10-year roadmap and a Net Zero Carbon Commitment plan, ensuring a long-term and measurable approach to sustainable development. A dedicated Sustainability Taskforce, comprising 12 members from various faculties and departments, oversees the integration of ESG principles and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across all institutional activities. The focus encompasses embedding sustainability into education and research, implementing campus-wide initiatives on resource efficiency and carbon reduction, fostering innovation in green technology and sustainable construction, and strengthening partnerships with industry, government, and civil society to accelerate the transition towards a low-carbon, inclusive, and resilient university.

DGIST integrates the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across education, research, campus operations, and community engagement with a focus on science and technology innovation. We promote interdisciplinary research on climate-tech, renewable energy, and AI-driven sustainability solutions, and operate a comprehensive ESG management framework. Our campus initiatives include achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, expanding renewable electricity usage, and enhancing green infrastructure. -

IEMA positions higher education as a catalyst for sustainable development, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and addressing the pressing challenges of accessibility, equity, and employability in a rapidly changing world. Our areas of focus include: Curriculum Innovation & Quality Standards Embedding sustainability principles into curriculum design across disciplines. Co-developing future-proof academic programs with universities and industry, ensuring relevance to both global sustainability needs and local contexts. Promoting interdisciplinary learning that connects climate action, technology, social sciences, and innovation. Equitable Access & Inclusion Leveraging AI and digital platforms to break down barriers for underserved communities. Ensuring pathways for first-generation learners, women, refugees, and marginalized groups to access higher education opportunities. Building scholarship and funding ecosystems in collaboration with governments, NGOs, and private partners. Research, Innovation & Knowledge Exchange Supporting cross-border research collaboration between universities, governments, and industries on sustainability-driven solutions. Creating open-access platforms for sharing knowledge, policies, and best practices in higher education for sustainable development. Driving evidence-based policymaking by feeding research outcomes into education strategies. Partnerships for Impact Acting as a bridge between academia, industry, and government to ensure graduates are equipped with practical skills for green and digital economies. Partnering with NGOs and community organizations to translate academic learning into real-world social and environmental impact projects. Building global-to-local collaboration models that strengthen institutional resilience and sustainability strategies. Employability & Lifelong Learning Designing skills pathways linked to sustainable industries, ensuring that higher education directly leads to meaningful employment. Embedding lifelong learning models that allow individuals to continuously upskill as sustainability challenges evolve. Equipping students with entrepreneurial skills to create solutions for climate change, inequality, and social justice. Data, Accountability & Continuous Improvement Using CIIF (Collaborative Intelligence & Initiative Framework) to monitor, evaluate, and adapt higher education’s contributions to sustainable development. Building impact dashboards that track outcomes across institutions, programs, and students globally. Ensuring transparency and accountability through feedback-driven evolution of programs and policies. 1000+ highly experienced and professional industry experts globally