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Campus Environmental Sustainability Management
Environmental compliance, occupational safety, laboratory safety, contractor management, and campus environmental inspections.
Smart, Green, and Sustainable Campus
Environmental Performance｜Sustainable Campus Management
Green, Smart, and Sustainable Campus
Turning the Campus into a Living Lab for Sustainability
National University of Kaohsiung builds on its green campus foundation by integrating campus environmental management, green buildings, water resource circulation, waste management, and low-carbon transportation. Through data monitoring and daily management, NUK reduces environmental impacts and creates a sustainable campus that supports learning, ecology, campus life, and climate resilience.
51.6%
Forest and vegetation coverage on campus reached 51.6%. Together with ecological ponds, East Lake, ecological waterways, waterfront spaces, and public art, NUK has formed a green campus that supports ecological conservation, environmental education, and quality campus life.
2025 Environmental Highlights
Annual Environmental Management Highlights
51.6% Forest and vegetation coverage on campus. SDG 15
4 buildings All newly constructed campus buildings since 2012 have obtained green building certification; NUK currently has four green buildings. SDG 11
92.52% Wastewater recycling and reuse rate in 2025, remaining above 90%. SDG 6
10 stations YouBike public bicycle stations on campus, supporting a low-carbon mobility network. SDG 13
2,341.9 kWp Installed rooftop solar photovoltaic capacity on campus buildings in 2025. SDG 7
100% Achievement rate of designated green procurement items in 2025. SDG 12
0 cases No environmental regulatory violations in 2025. SDG 16
0 cases No occupational injury incidents in contracted campus construction projects in 2025. SDG 8
From Environmental Management to Smart Governance
NUK’s sustainable campus management is not only about hardware improvement. It is a campus governance model supported by data, systems, inspections, and education. Through energy management, water recycling, waste sorting, green mobility, and campus safety maintenance, the campus itself becomes a physical site for sustainability education.
Ecology-friendly Campus NUK maintains a high proportion of green space and diverse habitats, integrating ecological ponds, East Lake, waterways, and public art to create a friendly learning and living environment.
Water Resource Circulation The wastewater treatment plant is managed by dedicated personnel, and reclaimed water is reused for campus irrigation and environmental maintenance, reducing reliance on tap water.
Low-carbon Facilities and Buildings NUK promotes green buildings, rooftop solar PV, energy-saving equipment, and smart monitoring to continuously improve campus resource efficiency.
Zero-emission Mobility Strategy Through YouBike stations, motorcycle control, and electric-assisted micro-dispatch vehicles, NUK gradually reduces reliance on private vehicles on campus.
Management Framework
Five Dimensions of Sustainable Campus Management
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Green Smart Campus and Buildings
Green coverage, green buildings, public art, smart monitoring, energy saving and carbon reduction, and accessible campus spaces.
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Water Resource Utilization
Water-saving management, smart water meters, wastewater treatment, reclaimed water reuse, and water resource education.
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Waste Management
General waste, recycling, hazardous industrial waste, laboratory waste liquids, and waste transport tracking.
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Zero-emission Vehicle Strategy
YouBike stations, private vehicle control, public transport integration, and shared mobility promotion.
Green Smart Campus
Green Smart Campus and Buildings
NUK uses green space, ecology, green buildings, and renewable energy as the core of spatial governance, balancing environmental quality, learning sites, and climate action.
High Green Coverage and Ecological Spaces
Forest and vegetation coverage on campus reached 51.6%. NUK also maintains ecological ponds, East Lake, ecological waterways, and waterfront spaces as an important foundation for biodiversity, environmental education, and recreation.
- Approximately 146 tree species
- Approximately 9,000 campus trees
- Bird records covering 36 families and 68 species
Low-carbon Buildings and Smart Facilities
Since 2012, each newly constructed campus building has obtained green building certification. NUK currently has four green buildings and continues to improve building efficiency through equipment upgrades and smart management.
- Green building concepts incorporated into new campus buildings
- Integration of open spaces and public art
- Improvement of indoor and outdoor environmental quality
Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Solar power systems have been installed on campus rooftops. In 2025, the installed capacity reached 2,341.9 kWp, continuously expanding renewable energy use and supporting the University’s low-carbon transition.
- Effective use of campus rooftop spaces
- Reduced reliance on purchased electricity
- Support for the net-zero campus pathway
Water Resource Management
Water Resource Utilization and Circulation
NUK focuses on water conservation, monitoring, wastewater treatment, and recycling/reuse. The University is gradually introducing smart water meters and data-based water management to strengthen water resource resilience.
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Water Use Monitoring
Review building water use and water meter data to establish the basis for abnormal use detection.
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Water-saving Devices
Promote water-saving fixtures, inspection and maintenance, and improvement of water use behavior.
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Wastewater Treatment
The wastewater treatment plant is managed by dedicated personnel to ensure stable treated water quality.
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Recycling and Reuse
Reclaimed water is used for campus irrigation and environmental maintenance.
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Smart Governance
Smart water meters are introduced to improve leak detection and water use analysis.
In 2025, the wastewater recycling and reuse rate reached 92.52%, remaining above 90%. This is a major achievement in campus water circulation and low-impact environmental management.
Waste Management
Waste Management and Resource Circulation
NUK’s waste mainly includes general industrial waste from dormitories and offices, recyclable materials, and hazardous industrial waste generated by laboratories. All waste is transported and treated by qualified contractors in accordance with regulations.
General Waste and Recycling
General industrial waste is transported by qualified waste collection contractors to incineration facilities, while recyclable materials are managed through sorting, centralized collection, and recycling mechanisms to continuously improve campus resource circulation.
- Approximately 358.41 metric tons of non-hazardous waste in 2025
- Approximately 13.81 metric tons of recyclable materials in 2025
- Continued improvement in waste sorting, dormitory move-out periods, and large-event waste management
Hazardous Industrial Waste Management
Hazardous industrial waste generated by laboratories is transported by qualified contractors to qualified treatment facilities. NUK reduces environmental and safety risks through reporting, temporary storage, transportation, treatment, and flow tracking.
- Laboratory waste is sorted and temporarily stored in accordance with regulations
- Waste is transported and treated by qualified contractors
- Laboratory safety, health, and waste flow tracking are continuously strengthened
ZEV Strategy
Zero-emission Vehicles and Low-carbon Transportation Strategy
NUK focuses on upgrading the public bicycle system, managing private vehicles, integrating public transportation, and promoting shared mobility to reduce emissions and traffic pressure from short-distance campus travel.
YouBike Campus Micro-mobility Network
Ten YouBike rental stations have been established on campus, connecting academic buildings, dormitories, and public transport nodes outside the campus gates to improve first- and last-mile accessibility.
- 10 YouBike stations on campus
- 231 bicycles deployed
- 45 additional bicycles placed at the bus stop outside the campus gate
Introduction of Electric-assisted Micro-dispatch Vehicles
On December 30, 2025, NUK introduced YouBike electric-assisted micro-dispatch vehicles to improve bicycle turnover efficiency and reduce carbon emissions and environmental disturbance caused by conventional dispatch vehicles.
- Reduced carbon emissions from conventional dispatch vehicles
- Improved bicycle turnover during peak hours
- Strengthened low-carbon daily campus operations
Private Vehicle Control and Shared Mobility Promotion
Through motorcycle control, public transport promotion, friendly parking facilities, and traffic safety management, NUK guides daily commuting toward low-carbon and shared mobility models.
- Encourage bicycle and public transport commuting
- Reduce reliance on private vehicles on campus
- Improve pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly environments
Management Actions
Management Actions and Annual Outcomes
| Management Topic | Management Actions | 2025 Outcomes | Relevant SDGs |
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| Campus Environmental Sustainability Management |
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SDG 3 SDG 8 SDG 16
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| Green Smart Campus and Buildings |
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SDG 7 SDG 11 SDG 13 SDG 15
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| Water Resource Utilization |
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SDG 6 SDG 12 SDG 15
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| Waste Management |
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SDG 12 SDG 15
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| Zero-emission Vehicle Strategy |
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SDG 11 SDG 13
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Making Sustainability Part of Everyday Campus Life
NUK will continue to integrate green spaces, ecology, water resources, waste management, transportation, and smart monitoring systems. Through more precise data governance and more participatory campus actions, the University will advance a low-carbon, circular, and ecology-inclusive sustainable campus.