Education and Social Engagement Environmental Targets and Performance Outlook Pathway to Environmental and Sustainable Development Awards and Recognitions Message from Executive Director Carbon Reduction in Action VTC SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2023-2024 3 Strategic Direction and Policy In response to the Government’s Climate Action Plan 2050 published in 2021, the VTC has incorporated this mission by defining the following strategic objectives for its member institutions' staff and students: • Devise feasible environmental and sustainability policies and strategies; • Raise awareness of environmental conservation and sustainability; • Develop green campuses, build a sustainable low-carbon environment; and • Facilitate individual operational units / institutes in the implementation, operation and deployment of green facilities and systems. Environmental Policies VTC’s environmental policies showcase its commitment to environmental leadership and sustainability, focusing on continual improvement of our environmental performance. We endeavour to: • Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental legislation, standards and regulations; • Minimise waste generation and resources consumption, including water, paper and electricity; • Promote environmental awareness among staff members and students; • Provide environmental education and training to enhance understanding and action; • Incorporate environmentally friendly design, materials and technologies in the Council's campuses and buildings whenever feasible, subject to funding availability; • Manage and reduce environmental pollution resulting from operations, while also requiring contractors to adopt and implement environmental / sustainable measures; and • Work towards achieving sustainable development, balancing the social, economic and environmental aspects of our activities. Strategic Objectives
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