Our Strategies
How we work, learn, and play as an Engaged City University.
Since its inception, SMU has been committed to developing a clean, green, and healthy environment for our students, faculty, and staff as well as neighbouring communities, businesses, residents, and visitors.
SMU is committed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills and mindsets through education and develop them into leaders and change agents who are able to integrate sustainable development, address sustainability issues, and promote sustainability as active global citizens.
SMU prioritises the development of high-quality sustainability research by focusing on areas of SMU's strength, developing global and local research partnerships on sustainability agenda and put ideas into real-world practice through living labs on our campus.
SMU promotes a holistic approach towards the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of students, staff and faculty, and promotes a diverse and inclusive community on campus.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) from the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development represent an urgent call for action for all countries - developed and developing - to protect people and the planet. See how our Sustainability Strategies map onto the 17 UN SDGs.
Take Action
From students to faculty, staff to partners, there are ways for everyone to make a difference. Join the movement to change the world.
Package Pals sorting sessions
Package Pals is co-founded by SMU undergraduate Rachel Han. Read about their startup journey here and join their monthly sorting sessions at Our Tampines Hub.
Get Active, Feel Good
Download the SMU Resilience app today on the Google Play Store!
Get Active, Feel Good
Download the SMU Resilience app today on the Apple App Store!
Upcycle your denims
Bring your pre-loved denim jeans to The SMU Shop, and we will transform them into creative new merchandise such as bags and pouches! This is a partnership with SMU Artfest 2022 Lost & Found.
Partner us as a sustainable supplier
SMU expects our suppliers to deliver services and goods on a fair and ethical basis and provide assurance that they conduct their businesses in alignment with our core principles of sustainability.
Start a SG Eco Fund Project
Do you have an idea for a project that supports environmental sustainability and involves the community? The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) SG Eco Fund offers financial support for ideas that create positive impact.
Celebrate cultural Diverse-city
Diverse-city is a week-long SMU festival that promotes social integration and appreciation of ethnic and cultural identities to celebrate cultural diversity, organised by our SMU Icon (International Connections) club.
Strengthen mental health
Participate in Mental Health Week this year which focuses on the 4 aspects of physical resilience - sleep, nutrition, physical activity, and creating a safe environment for oneself.
Latest Coverage on Sustainability at SMU
SMU expands international partnerships and empowers business leaders with sustainable practices through masterclass
Understanding sustainable finance in Asia
Meet the start-up founder who’s turning food waste into reusable containers
Awards and Achievements
We aim to be the pre-eminent impact maker in sustainability and are committed to becoming a carbon-neutral campus by 2030. Here are some accomplishments from our initiatives encompassing smart technologies, solar harvesting, and low energy green mark certifications.
