MSEUF completes third-year THE Sustainability Ratings submission

Advancing its institutional sustainability agenda and commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation completed and submitted its third-year participation in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Ratings on Nov. 5.

This year’s submission covered eight SDGs: SDG 1 – No Poverty; SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being; SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy; SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 13 – Climate Action; SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; and SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals.

The submission resulted from coordinated work among University administrators and members of the THE Sustainability Ratings Committee, led by focal person Dr. Felix Mercado, with support from Center for Marketing Innovation and Digital Engagement Head John Rover Sinag and Global Engagement and Linkages Head Dr. Jennifer Reyes.

The respective SDG teams were spearheaded by Maria Isabel Granada, Dr. Maria Corazon Valdeavilla, Dr. Carmina Tolentino, Engr. Ariel Nicolas, Dr. Maria Sylvia Avila, Vice President Carlito Rodriguez, Dr. Claudia Odette Ayala, Arch. Jennifer Sanchez, Arby Lagman, Dr. Henedina Lagumen, Dr. Monette Tenorio, Dr. Milagrosa Lawas and Engr. Roselyn Maaño. Their work was supported by John Vincent Ibarreta, Dr. Divine Glifonea, Rey Marco Casiño, Josh Masinas, Vice President Celso Jaballa, Atty. Dario Opistan, Dr. Flormando Baldovino, Rose Anne Reyes, Dr. Myrna Casipit, Jahzel Luna, Dexter Villamin, Leah Salas, Antoine Hernandez, Dean Rodrigo Belleza Jr., Hazel Asoy, Dr. Dennis Gonzales, Dr. Maricel Herrera, Principal Reina Pasumbal, Dr. Benilda Villenas, Simon Romuel Uy, Frances Faye Clar De Jesus and Marielle Peregrin.

The committee conducted collaborative working sessions on Sept. 29, Oct. 9 and Oct. 27 to consolidate institutional data, validate supporting documents, coordinate inputs from participating units and review the completeness of the University’s evidence before the final submission.

Beyond the reporting process, the activity provided an opportunity for different University units to examine how sustainability is reflected in institutional policies, programs, operations and community engagements. The collaborative process also reinforced shared responsibility among offices and academic units in documenting and advancing MSEUF’s sustainability initiatives.

Completing its third-year submission marks another step in MSEUF’s continuing efforts to strengthen sustainability practices and institutional accountability while demonstrating how collective action across the University can contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.

The submission supported MSEUF’s commitment to global competitiveness, quality assurance and responsible institutional development by systematically documenting initiatives aligned with internationally recognized sustainability goals. It also reflected the core values of Mindfulness, Service, Excellence and Unity through evidence-based reporting, cross-unit collaboration and shared responsibility for the University’s sustainability agenda.