University Social Responsibility (USR) is a long-term commitment to sustainability. It involves mobilizing resources and expertise to combat societal and environmental challenges innovatively. Last week, the Global View Magazine again granted CYUT the USR Model Award for its outstanding performances in university governance, environmental policy, community care, and SDGs-related research and curriculum.
　CYUT pledges to achieve a yearly 2% reduction in carbon emissions and net zero by 2045. It provides over 4,000 SDGs-related courses for all students and faculty members. The campus has a green coverage rate of over 94% that creates a habitat for diverse animal species, including the Indian giant flying squirrel, crested goshawk, five-colored bird, Asian grass frog, small-purple-spotted butterfly, etc. CYUT’s green efforts make it to the Top 100 in the UI GreenMetric World University for 6 straight years. It also won certification from the Environmental Protection Administration as one of the environmental education facilities and venues.