HIGHLIGHTS

• Sustainability embedded in university governance: Thammasat drives the SDGs through 14 core policies under three strategic pillars — Environment, Society & Inclusion, and Core Mission & Governance — reaffirming sustainability as a long-term institutional commitment.
• Environmental leadership toward Net Zero and circular operations: Policies prioritise net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, campus-wide energy conservation, holistic environmental and waste management, elimination of single-use plastics, and sustainable (green) procurement.
• Inclusive and equitable social ecosystem: Thammasat strengthens human dignity and safety through gender-equality and anti-discrimination policies, support and accessibility for persons with disabilities, and fair employment practices.
• Governance that advances learning, safety, and public well-being: Core-mission policies uphold academic freedom, improve pedestrian and road safety, and promote a smoke-free campus — ensuring a healthy, people-centered learning environment.

Thammasat University is steadfast in its commitment to tangibly driving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This commitment is anchored in 14 key policies that form the foundation of our administration, creating real change through Three Strategic Pillars: Environment, Society, and Core Mission. We reaffirm that sustainability is a long-term mission that Thammasat has always upheld.

The essence of this policy suite addresses challenges at both the global and community levels:

Pillar 1: The “Green” Pillar (Environment & Operations)

Thammasat places the highest priority on resource and environmental management to sustainably reduce our impact on the planet through these key policies:

• Net Zero Emissions: Setting a definitive target for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change.
• Energy Conservation: Strictly enforcing energy conservation policies and building management measures to maximise electrical efficiency and support clean energy.
• Environmental Management: Implementing a holistic environmental management system to ensure a high quality of life on campus.
• Waste Management: Systematically managing solid waste with the goal of reducing landfill waste.
• No Single-Use Plastic: Enforcing decisive measures to eliminate single-use plastics entirely.
• Sustainable Procurement: Driving green procurement policies, prioritising eco-friendly products and services throughout the supply chain.

Pillar 2: The “Social & Inclusion” Pillar 

Thammasat stands firm as a safe space that values human dignity and the welfare of everyone:

• Gender Equality & Non-discrimination: Opposing sexual discrimination, embracing gender diversity, and preventing all forms of harassment.
• Disability & Reasonable Accommodation: Fully supporting individuals with disabilities in both employment and education, including environmental adjustments to facilitate daily life.
• Fair Employment: Adhering to fair employment practices, ensuring equal pay, and opposing forced labour or human trafficking.

Pillar 3: The “Core Mission & Governance” Pillar 

Thammasat is committed to using knowledge and academic freedom to serve society and develop people of all ages:

• Academic Freedom: Upholding academic freedom as the heart of teaching, learning, and research to create knowledge for the betterment of society.
• Pedestrian Safety: Upgrading road safety, prioritising pedestrian rights, and creating a walkable environment.
• Smoke-Free Campus: Designating all university areas as smoke-free zones for clean air and community health.

Thammasat never stops striving to create a sustainable society and stands ready to be a role model in driving positive, tangible change.

Read the full policy details at: https://sdgs.tu.ac.th/policy-operation/