연세대학교 글로벌사회공헌원

Yonsei University General Affairs Team, mainly organized by the International campus facility management team, measures the amount of waste and recyclables generated (SDG 12.6 Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle).

As a crucial aspect of maintaining sustainable university operations, we are committed to conducting fair and ethical procurement and services.

In line with the Act on Contracts to which the State is a Party, we prioritize the implementation of integrity contracts, ensuring transparency and fairness in all ethical procurement practices.

Plese refer to Yonsei University Sustainability Roadmap (Page : 158~161 / 124~136) *Highlighted

● Attachment 17. Article 5-2 of the Act on Contracts to which the State is a Party (Integrity Contract)
● Attachment 11. General conditions of Yonsei University's technical service contract_Implementation of the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act (abbreviated as the Fair Trade Act)

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Sustainable Investment
To promote government financial support projects and prevent overlapping investments and execution, we will establish a comprehensive coordination committee. This committee will oversee the allocation of government financial support and deliberate on project orders.

Sustainable Fund Management
We are committed to ensuring operational transparency by regularly publishing fundraising reports. These reports will disclose fundraising details, operational information, and fund usage, providing clarity to stakeholders.
Our approach to financial resource management centers on fairness, transparency, and systematicity. We will enhance budget execution efficiency, prevent unnecessary budget allocations, enforce penalties for unfair budget practices, and strictly prohibit non-purposeful spending.
To achieve sustainable income and effective fund management and operation, we will introduce new regulations and committees. These measures will strengthen our governance systems and enhance accountability.
Our goal is to foster a sustainable and transparent society. This will be realized through investment and financial resource management executed in alignment with ethical principles and social responsibility.

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At Yonsei University, ethical sourcing is a cornerstone of our commitment to sustainability and responsible consumption. We are dedicated to ensuring that our products and goods meet high ethical standards throughout their sourcing, production, and distribution processes.

Our ethical sourcing policy emphasizes the importance of sustainability and reducing environmental impact. To this end, Yonsei University Co-op Goods offers a range of eco-friendly products (click), reflecting our commitment to environmentally responsible practices. Notably, our stores have made a conscious decision to eliminate plastic bags, providing no plastic bags to any of our customers.

Please refer to the link below to see the policies of Yonsei University to achieve ethical sourcing of supplies (연세대학교 생활협동조합 정관 Article  2, 9, 55).

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Yonsei University is dedicated to minimizing disposable items and reducing plastic usage as part of our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability. 

At our Yonsei University Co-op Goods stores, we are actively promoting the use of multi-use containers, steering customers away from disposable plastic containers. By advocating for the use of reusable containers by providing discounts, we aim to significantly reduce single-use plastic waste and encourage sustainable practices among our students, faculty, and staff.

Additionally, Institute for Global Engagement and Empowerment (IGEE) funded a student project team which encouraged multi-use containers both on and off-campus. This student-led initiative includes the introduction of multi-use container collection machines, strategically placed in collaboration with local cafes near our campus. This innovative approach aims to encourage the community to embrace eco-friendly practices, actively contributing to the reduction of single-use plastic waste.

The photo below from Yonsei University Co-op Goods stores showcase our advocacy for multi-use containers, illustrating our commitment to minimizing disposable items and promoting a more sustainable lifestyle. Through these concerted efforts and collaborations, we endeavor to foster a culture that values and champions eco-friendly practices, leading to a greener and more sustainable campus and community.

Yonsei University is committed to extending its sustainability efforts to include supply chain policies aimed at compling to disposable policies and minimizing single-use plastic waste. 

One aspect of our approach involves encouraging our outsourcing companies to adopt the use of eco-friendly and recyclable materials in their operations. By advocating for environmentally conscious practices throughout our supply chain, we aim to reduce the use of disposable items and minimize plastic waste, thus contributing to a more sustainable environment.

Furthermore, our commitment to sustainability extends to the enterprises we collaborate with. Institute for Higher Education at Yonsei University, in collaboration with SK, jointly organized an elective course in 2022 titled "Social Value and Social Innovation." This elective course serves as a platform to raise awareness and promote the importance of social value and innovation, emphasizing the significance of sustainable practices in private sectors. Through this collaborative effort, we aim to instill a culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility, influencing policies that prioritize the use of eco-friendly and recyclable materials within these enterprises.

These efforts reflect our commitment to not only promoting sustainable practices within our immediate community but also influencing our partners and collaborators to adopt more eco-conscious policies throughout their supply chain, furthering our collective contribution to a more environmentally sustainable future. For example, in the final showcase of student projects tackling various social issues (2022), there was a case that commemorative plaques made of recycled materials were given to the award winners.