Governance

Endowment
Management and
Sustainable Investment

To fulfill its social responsibility, NTU’s Endowment Fund adheres to the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into its investment decisions. The NTU Committee for Investor Responsibility comprises eight internal and external members with expertise in investment management and a strong reputation in wealth management. The Committee formulates investment guidelines, policies, and asset allocation principles for the following year based on the “NTU Directions for Investment Income and Expenditure Management.” For specific details, please refer to the NTU financial planning report for each year.。

Since 2019, NTU has gradually divested its holdings in highly polluting industries. Thanks to the joint efforts of student organizations like the Student Union's Sustainability Department and the Climate Action Society, along with the Financial Office, the university fully divested its endowment from high-pollution and high-carbon-emission industries by December 2020, becoming the first university in Asia to make such a commitment. Moving forward, NTU will continue to promote sustainable investing by directing its endowment funds towards companies and funds that benchmark against top sustainability performance standards.。

 

In 2023 , NTU's sustainable investment ratio reached

82.8%

Inclusive and
Diverse Campus

Accessible Campus

NTU is committed to improving both the physical and digital accessibility of its campus. This includes installing lighter sliding doors in accessible restrooms, leveling accessible pathways, and creating accessible seating areas in classrooms. Additionally, the university has enhanced the interactive features of the "NTU Campus Map" to provide optimal routes for those with mobility challenges.


Accessible Ramps in Student Dormitories
 

All Gender Restrooms

Since 2015, NTU has implemented the "NTU Gender-Inclusive Restroom Installation Guidelines,"which mandate that all new construction projects on campus must include gender-inclusive restrooms. Existing buildings are prioritized for restroom improvements based on individual conditions. As of 2023, 21 buildings on campus havegender-inclusive restrooms, with 15 more under construction or in the planning stages, covering administrative buildings, academic and research buildings, activity centers, and student dormitories.
In 2017, NTU also published the Guidelines for Gender-Inclusive Restroom Installation, the first design manual of its kind for universities in Taiwan.
 

 All gender restroom on the first floor of the College of Engineering Building.

Employment Plan for People with Disabilities

To protect the rights and interests of people with disabilities and provide employment opportunities for NTU students and alumni with disabilities, NTU established the “Employment Plan for People with Disabilities.” This plan aims to help individuals with disabilities to find suitable jobs within NTU, aligning with the principles of equality, inclusivity, and reasonable accommodation outlined in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). As of the end of 2023, the number of individuals with disabilities employed by NTU reached 339.
In addition, in 2023, NTU issued the "「National Taiwan University Workplace Anti-Discrimination and Equality Statement」" to ensure that all faculty and staff receive the respect and equal treatment they deserve. This statement aims to prevent any unlawful harm to employees while performing their duties and prohibits discrimination or harassment in the workplace.

Faculty and Staff Holistic Care Servic

In 2021, NTU launched “NTU Faculty and Staff Holistic Care Service” initiating cross-unit collaboration to promote the holistic well-being of its employees and create a happy campus. In 2023, a total of 994 faculty and staff members received health checkups through the Good Liver Foundation’s health screening program and the low-dose computed tomography (CT) lung screening program jointly provided by NTU Hospital Cancer Center and Taipei City Hospital. After the checkups, six consultation sessions were provided, offering one-on-one guidance on diet, exercise, and health from professionals. For mental health, diverse counseling channels are available (including in-person, telephone, and online), with psychologists providing mental health consultation services. Each individual is entitled to six free counseling sessions, and a total of 706 individuals received these services.。

NTU Faculty and Staff Holistic Care Service

Taiwan University
Alliance for
Sustainable Governance

To expand our social influence, NTU partnered with eight other institutions of higher education throughout Taiwan to establish the Taiwan University Alliance for Sustainable Governance in 2022. These institutions were: National Taiwan Normal University, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, National Central University, National Chung Hsing University, National Sun Yat-sen University, National Taiwan Ocean University, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, and National Dong Hwa University. The purpose of this alliance is to bring together the talent and research capabilities of these higher education institutions to collaborate and share experience in education research, service and governance for campus sustainability. Together NTU hope to bear collective responsibility as universities and help society to move towards a more sustainable future.

Nine major goals for promotion：
1. Establishing a network for the exchange of sustainable governance ideas.
2. Establishing a unit for sustainable development affairs.
3. Examining and solving problems in current campus governance.
4. Setting goals for low-carbon transformation, climate resilience and adaptation.
5. Promoting cross-university collaboration in teaching.
6. Promote cross-university collaboration in research.
7. Promote interactions between universities and local, non-governmental organizations, and industry.
8. Encouraging teachers and students to launch initiatives and develop innovative solutions for sustainability.
9. Broadening perspectives on international sustainability issues.

NTU partnered with eight institutions of higher education to establish the Taiwan University Alliance for Sustainable Governance, marking a new chapter of cooperation in sustainability among universities.