QS-SDG Evidence list
| No. | Question | Answer |
| 1. | Link to your institution’s sustainability/climate action policy. |
Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1612.php?Lang=en |
| 2. | Does your institution provide mandatory annual dedicated training on environmental aspects of sustainability for staff members (faculty and professional staff members)? Please insert link to training/evidence description: |
■ Academic Affairs Office: 25 & 26 November 2023 Carbon Inventory Workshop – 14064‑1 Internal
Auditor Training Course. Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1625.php?Lang=en ■ Academic Affairs Office: 16–17 December 2023 Carbon Inventory Workshop – ISO 14068‑1 Carbon Neutral Management Practical Training Course. Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1626.php?Lang=en ■ Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Carbon Neutrality Skills Training & Certification Course – ISO 14064‑1 Organizational Level GHG emissions and removals Internal Training Course (August 19–20, 2024), Total 12 hours, 15 students and 5 staff members. ■ Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Carbon Neutrality Skills Training & Certification Course–ISO 14067 GHG-Carbon Footprint of Product Lead Verifier Training Course (August 26 -28, 2024) , Total 18 hours, 16 students, 3 staff members. ■ Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Carbon Neutrality Skills Training & Certification Course-ISO 14068-1 2023 Climate Change Management Part 1: Carbon Neutrality Internal Verifier Training Course (August 29–30, 2024), Total 12 hours, 7 students, 5 staff members. ■ Comprehensive ESG Reporting Practical Training and Framework Introduction Course (November 30 & December 1, 2024), Total 12 hours, 23 students, 6 staff members. Evidence: https://ctl.ntou.edu.tw/p/412-1105-12755.php ■ ESG‑(2023)‑Sustainability Core Departments and Programs Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1597.php?Lang=en ■ ESG_(2023)_Sustainable development EMI course Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1596.php?Lang=en ■ The proportion of SDGs courses across the entire school and Specific courses on SDGs 2023 Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1595.php?Lang=en |
| 3. | Does your institution have an assessment tool for assessing sustainability literacy and knowledge of all staff (Academic and Professional) |
■ Sustainability Awareness Promotion – Incentive‑Based Quiz Activity for all staff Evidence: https://li.ntou.edu.tw/p/404-1029-91067.php?Lang=zh-tw ■ Using TABLEAU, a big data visualisation tool, to demonstrate our sustainability goals Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1594.php?Lang=en |
| 4. | Does your institution have an assessment tool for assessing sustainability literacy and knowledge of all students? |
■ Students accessed diverse self‑learning channels: online platforms, workshops, library resources,
study groups, MOOCs, and international programs to enhance sustainability literacy and lifelong
learning skills. Evidence: USR (2023) Annual Report Pathways for Student Self‑Learning ■ Sustainability Awareness Promotion – Incentive‑Based Quiz Activity For Students. Evidence: https://li.ntou.edu.tw/p/404-1029-91067.php?Lang=zh-tw ■ Student Self‑Directed Learning Platform for Assessing Sustainability Literacy and Knowledge Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1627.php?Lang=en |
| 5. | Link to your institution’s sustainable procurement / purchasing policy. | Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1609.php?Lang=en |
| 6. | Link to your institution’s sustainable investment policy. | Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1610-1.php?Lang=en |
| 7. | Link to student‑led society whose purpose is to engage with sustainability. | Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1608.php?Lang=en |
| 8. | Does your university report its carbon emissions in line with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard or another commonly used standard? | Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1602.php?Lang=en |
| 8. | Please provide the total Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions in tCO2e (tonnes (t) of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent (e). Please see instructions. |
10199 Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1604.php?Lang=en |
| 10. | Please enter the year you began recording your emissions to GHG standards – see the definition tab for more detail. |
2021 10008 |
| 11. | Does your university have a carbon reduction target covering Scope 1 & 2 emissions by at least 2050? If not, please leave the evidence field blank. | Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1598.php?Lang=en |
| 12. | Please add the amount of energy generated in campus through renewable sources, in kWh, for the last reporting year. This would include energy consumed, stored or sold on. | 300977 kWh |
| 13. | Please submit your total campus building footprint. See instructions. | 222862 (sq^2) |
| 14. | Please provide the year your institution has publicly committed to reaching net‑zero. If you have not committed to this, please leave the evidence field blank. |
2050 Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1605.php?Lang=en |
| 15. | Do you offer courses that teach specifically on climate science and/or environmental sustainability? | Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1577.php?Lang=en |
| 16. | Presence of a Research Centre with a specific focus on environmental sustainability |
Our university has research centres that specifically focus on environmental sustainability. For
example, the Center for Sustainable Island Studies monitors and evaluates islands around Taiwan to
establish a database and early warning system, which serves as a foundation for promoting the
sustainable development of these islands. The researchers also actively participate in seminars to
share their findings with other scholars and students, aiming to raise public awareness of
sustainability issues. Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1629.php?Lang=en |
| 17. | Does your institution have a current Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policy? | Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1619.php?Lang=en |
| 18. | Do you offer support services for people with disabilities? |
Existence of Disability Support Office Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1630.php?Lang=en Campus is easily accessible by people with disabilities We have set up entrance and guidance signs for persons with disabilities The office premises provide accessible elevators and inclusive environment restrooms The campus has set up accessible pathways and guide signs Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1614.php?Lang=en Access schemes for people with disabilities such as mentoring or other targeted support Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1631.php?Lang=en Our university offers on‑campus accommodation for people with disabilities. Our university has a policy or strategy that outlines reasonable adjustments and provisions for people with disabilities, including adequate funding: Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1632.php?Lang=en |
| 19. | Does your institution provide mandatory annual dedicated training on social aspects of Sustainability for staff members (faculty and professional staff members)? Please insert link to training/evidence description: |
The Extracurricular Activities Division organizes annual leadership development training for student
club leaders to enhance the operational efficiency and execution capabilities of student
groups. Specialized training is also provided for volunteers in special education services, equipping them with essential skills to improve the quality and effectiveness of their service activities. Staff environmental education courses of the University <<Current Situation and Future of Taiwan’s Marine Science and Technology Industry>> and <<Marine Biodiversity and its Conservation>> Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1645.php?Lang=en To promote mental health, the university offers courses, activities, and training for students, faculty, and mentors. In 2023, 46 events engaged 3,192 participants. Suicide prevention and mentor training were also provided. The Indigenous Student Resource Center supports Indigenous students through lectures and cultural activities. Staff receive 4 hours of environmental education yearly. Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1644.php?Lang=en |
| 20. | Do you offer, manage or deliver outreach projects (education, health, information services, reading, community engagement, tutorials) for the local community? |
■ THE‐KE2_NTOU outreach projects for the local community ■ USR‐Social Responsibility Report – Four Major Programmes Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1643.php?Lang=en |
| 21. | Do you provide on‑campus or local health and wellbeing services? |
■ Provision of healthy and affordable food choices for all on campus. Our campus restaurant offers healthy and reasonably priced food with a wide variety of options. For more information. Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1642.php?Lang=en ■ Access to physical health‑care services including information and education. Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1641.php?Lang=en ■ Access to sexual and reproductive health‑care services including information and education services. Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1640.php?Lang=en |
| 22. | Do you provide access to mental health support services for both staff and students? |
■ Access to mental health support for both staff and students. Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1640.php?Lang=en |
| 23. | Do you have an equality, diversity and inclusion committee, office or officer (or the equivalent) tasked by the administration or governing body to advise on and implement policies, programmes and trainings related to diversity, equity, inclusion and human rights on campus? |
■ Existence of committee, office or officer. Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1639.php?Lang=en ■ Existence of anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies. Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1638.php?Lang=en |
| 24. | Do you have an Anti‑bribery and corruption policy? |
■ Existence of anti‑bribery and corruption policy or equivalent. Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1591.php?Lang=en |
| 25. | Does your institution have a dedicated staff member or team whose sole responsibility is to advance sustainable development at the institution? If so, please provide evidence. |
■ Center for Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development. ■ ESG‑Sustainable Development Governance Mechanism. Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1649.php?Lang=en |
| 26. | Does your organisation support and facilitate a holistic ethical organisational culture? |
■ Our organisation develops clear ethical values (e.g., diversity, honesty, respect, fairness) and
these are enshrined in a publicly available strategic document. Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1593.php?Lang=en ■ Our university provides training based on those values at all levels of the organisation. Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1648.php?Lang=en ■ There is an office for ethical compliance within our institution, with a designated official with oversight on ethical matters across the institution. Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1647.php?Lang=en ■ Our organisation has an internal reporting system to assure the confidentiality of whistleblowers or a grievance procedure for staff concerning an employment matter. Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1646.php?Lang=en |
| 27. | Does your university have a student union? |
■ Our university has a recognised student union that represents both undergraduate and postgraduate
students at university level ■ This student union is connected/affiliated to a wider national student union body. ■ The student union elects its leadership, allowing students to vote. Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1637.php?Lang=en |
| 28. | Has your institution formed a Sustainability committee? |
■ Does a member of your executive leadership team sit on this committee? Establishment of the Advisory Committee on Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1623.php?Lang=en |
| 29. | Does your institution publish their financial reports on an annual basis? If applicable, please tick as appropriate: | Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1592.php?Lang=en |
| 30. | Does your institution publicly share the decisions taken in your annual general meeting? If so, please share the link to these minutes. | Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1636.php?Lang=en |
| 31. | Does your university’s governing body have student representation? If so, please share the webpage link. If not, please leave blank. | Evidence: https://usrsdg.ntou.edu.tw/p/403-1103-1635.php?Lang=en |