Campus Sustainability Reporting

Sustainability Reporting

A campus sustainability report is a document published by the university which includes economic, environmental, and social impacts caused by its everyday activities. A sustainability report also presents the organization's values and governance model and demonstrates the link between its strategy and its commitment to a sustainable global economy.

A. Campus Sustainability Reporting

Campus sustainability reporting can help universities measure, understand and communicate their economic, environmental, social, and governance performance, set goals, and manage change more effectively. A campus sustainability report is a key platform for communicating sustainability performance and positive or negative impacts. 
[Source: https://www.globalreporting.org/information/sustainability-reporting/Pages/default.aspx]

 
 List of Universiti Malaya Campus Sustainability Reporting:

1. UMCares Report 2013-2014 (Owner: UM Community & Sustainability Centre)

2. UM Annual Sustainability Report 2015 (Owner: UM Sustainable Development Solutions Network; an interim report)

3. UM Living Labs Achievement Report 2016-2017 (Co-owners: Sustainability Science Research Cluster & UM Living Labs)

4. UM Campus Sustainability Report 2017-2018 (UM Living Labs Achievement Report) (Co-owners: Sustainability Science Research Cluster, UM Living Labs, & UM Eco-Campus Secretariat Office)

5. UM Campus Sustainability Report 2018-2019 (Owner: UM Eco-Campus Secretariat & UM Living Labs)

6. UM Living Labs Return on Investments & Contributions to SDGs (CSV: Open Document Format) (Owner: UM Eco-Campus Secretariat & UM Living Labs)

7. UM Campus Sustainability Report 2019/2020 (Supplementary Report on SDGs) & UM Campus Sustainability & Living Labs Annual Report 2019/2020 (Owner: UM Sustainability & Living Labs Secretariat)

8. UM Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Report 2021 Celebrating Diversity in Campus Sustainability (Owner: UM Sustainability and Development Centre)

9. UM Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Report 2022: Towards A Carbon Neutral Campus: Empowering Climate Action and Sustainable Campus Transformation (Owner: UM Sustainability and Development Centre)

10. LATEST UM Sustainability Report 2023 (Owner: UM Sustainable Development Centre)

For more info on Sustainability Reporting:
International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN)
https://www.international-sustainable-campus-network.org/
 
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
https://www.globalreporting.org/Pages/default.aspx

 B. Supplementary Special Sustainability Report:

A Supplementary Special Sustainability Report is an additional report produced by an organization to provide in-depth information on specific aspects of its sustainability efforts. It is typically published alongside a primary or annual sustainability report but focuses on particular areas that need further detail, such as:

• Key Sustainability Initiatives – Highlighting major initiatives that are critical to the organization's sustainability goals but require more elaboration than provided in the main report.

• Emerging Issues – Addressing new sustainability challenges, regulations, or innovations that arose after the main report was published, or that require more focused attention.

• Targeted Stakeholder Communication – Providing additional transparency and insight for particular stakeholders (e.g., investors, regulatory bodies, NGOs) on specific sustainability performance metrics, actions, or achievements.

• Supplementary Data and Performance Metrics – Offering extra data, case studies, or KPIs to support the claims and goals stated in the primary report, particularly if stakeholders have asked for more detailed or specific information.

• Updates on Progress – If there are significant changes or progress in sustainability programs between regular reporting cycles, a supplementary report can update stakeholders on these developments.

These reports serve to enhance transparency and accountability, helping to build trust with stakeholders by providing more granular or up-to-date information on sustainability issues.

B1. Complementary Sustainability Reports

In 2023, in collaboration between UMSDC and the Estates Department (JHB), we are pleased to share the following complementary sustainability (EcoCampus) reports:

B2. UM Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Mobility Program - Special Report

Starting 2023, UM Sustainable Development Centre (UMSDC) collaborates with International Students and Mobility Centre (ISC) and various strategic sustainability partners in hosting UM Education for Sustainable Development Mobility Program. 
 

B3. UM's World Environment Day Symposium 2024 - Special Report