Sustainability improves the quality of our lives, protects our ecosystem and preserves natural resources for future generations. Here in GUST, sustainability is associated with our holistic approach, taking into account everything, from education to logistics to services.

We approach sustainability via two major methods: the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and metrics the university faculty and staff keep track of in-house.

1. The United Nations' SDGs

The SDGs are a set of 17 global objectives designed to address a wide range of social, economic, and environmental challenges facing our world.

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2. Other Metrics

Environmental Impact

Natural resource conservation, climate change mitigation, and raising awareness

Social Impact

Promoting social justice values through campus activities

Governance

Operating based on principles of transparency, integrity, and accountability

SDSN

A collaborative platform for academics, policymakers, businesses, and civil society