【Conference Information】MCUT Identifies 15 Material Topics Based on GRI Standards to Strengthen Sustainable Campus Governance and Social Responsibility

update date : 2025-04-08

Ming Chi University of Technology (MCUT), in response to stakeholder concerns and to deepen sustainable governance, has conducted a materiality assessment and analysis for its 2024 Sustainability Report in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. Based on the results of 491 valid questionnaires, the university evaluated its impacts across governance, environmental, and social aspects, identifying 12 core material topics. Additionally, on April 1, 2025, the university’s administrative council resolved to disclose 3 supplementary topics closely tied to campus development, bringing the total to 15 material topics that form the foundation for the university’s sustainability reporting.

The 12 material topics identified through the survey include:

  1. Industry-Academia Collaboration

  2. University Governance

  3. Innovation and Research Development Outcomes

  4. Talent Attraction and Retention

  5. Marketing and Recruitment Strategies

  6. Learning Environment and Effectiveness

  7. Academic and Administrative Quality

  8. Information Security and Personal Data Protection

  9. Campus Health and Safety

  10. Educational Opportunities and Accessibility

  11. Energy Consumption and Management

  12. Hazardous Substance Management

To align with global sustainability trends and the university’s unique context, the administrative council approved the addition of three supplementary material topics:

  1. Biodiversity

  2. Greenhouse Gas Emissions

  3. University Social Responsibility (USR) Practices

The identification of material topics serves as a critical foundation for MCUT’s sustainability management. These 15 topics will guide the disclosures in this year’s Sustainability Report. The university will continue to engage stakeholders through open communication, and, under the guiding philosophy of "Practicality and Innovation," advance ESG values by integrating education, research, industry collaboration, and social responsibility. MCUT remains committed to making a meaningful social impact and building a resilient and responsible sustainable campus.