Sustainable DLSU-D : De La Salle University

Our Green Promise

Committed to our vision-mission of producing responsible stewards of God's creation and guided by the Lasallian values of Faith, Service and Communion, we at De La Salle University – Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) regard minimizing, if not eradicating our negative impact to the environment as one of our basic educational goals and management priorities. DLSU-D is committed to continually improve its environmental performance through Teaching by Example.

The Greenest Philippine University

De La Salle University-Dasmariñas is the most sustainable campus in the Philippines, based on the Universitas Indonesia Greenmetric Ranking.

Sustainable Development Goals

No Poverty

DLSU-D implements a comprehensive approach in its efforts to eradicate poverty..

Zero Hunger

Researches and programs are geared towards fighting hunger and promoting food security.

Good Health and Well-being

DLSU-D ensures the health and well being of the community through various programs.

Quality Education

DLSU-D reaches out to deliver quality education to students from all walks of life.

Gender Equality

DLSU-D ensures all gender identities are acknowledged, respected, and are given equal opportunities.

Clean Water and Sanitation

Water conservation and management are among the key areas that the University invested in.

Affordable and Clean Energy

DLSU-D shifted 60 percent of the University’s energy consumption to renewable sources of power.

Decent Work and Economic Growth

DLSU-D strengthens the capacity of micro-small medium enterprises, young entrepreneurs, and skilled workers.

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

DLSU-D seeks to balance the University's expansion plans with the environmental impacts.

Reduced Inequalities

Through advocacy, the University seeks to eliminate barriers with marginalized groups and indigenous communities.

Sustainable Cities and Communities

DLSU-D engages in disaster risk and reduction and sustainable livelihood programs to uplift the lives of the marginalized.

Responsible Consumption and Production

The University implements measures that promote responsible consumption and waste management.

Climate Action

The University pushes sustainable practices to minimize waste, reduce carbon footrpint, shift to clean sources of energy.

Life Below Water

DLSU-D constantly monitors the physical and chemical parameters of the lake water.

Life on Land

DLSU-D's biodiversity conservation program covers 1,398 trees, and 34 species of birds found inside the campus.

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Advocacy projects underpin awareness and action on good governance, accountability, justice, and human rights.

Partnerships for the Goals

The University has established linkages academic institutions, local governments, NGOs, and environmental networks.

Environmental Resource Management Center

ERMAC

This office initiates, implements, supervises and evaluates the University’s programs and policies on sustainability.

Programs

Sustainable initiatives are integrated into the University's operations and policies.

Awards

Throughout the years, DLSU-D has been recognized for its innovative sustainable initiatives.