為培養永續智識，並豐富學生在永續報告書方面的實作經驗，國立東華大學永續發展中心與學生自治會學術部永續組經多次討論後，於12月5日晚舉辦「永續報告書入門課程」，共計57位職員與學生參與。此次課程特邀領導力企業管理顧問有限公司（領導力企管）鄭瑜皓經理主講。
課程由永續發展中心治理策略組組長陳筱華開場致詞，並表示，感謝前校長趙涵捷及現任徐輝明校長的鼓勵與支持，經由全校行政與學術系統的共同努力，至今已發布五本永續報告書，其中四本經第三方查證通過。陳組長強調，學本校將持續定期發布經外部查證的永續報告書，並期許所有參與者能關注並積極實踐永續發展。
領導力企管鄭經理以聯合國永續發展目標（SDGs）為切入點，介紹永續發展的基礎知識，並分享如何從零開始增進永續知識。他進一步探討業界實務，如何應對永續需求，並深入分析永續報告書如何融入氣候變遷議題。課程最後，參與者進行分組實作演練，實地操作編製永續報告書，藉由簡單易懂的方式，幫助大家克服閱讀和理解永續報告書的障礙。
永續發展需要大家合作分工，協力攜手向前。學生是本校重要的利害關係人之一，期望透過產學合作培養學生，讓參與者有機會深入瞭解當前全球最關注的永續議題，共同邁向永續未來。
To cultivate sustainability knowledge and enrich students’ practical experience in sustainability report, the Center for Sustainable Development, National Dong Hwa University in collaboration with the Student Association’s Academic Department Sustainability Team, organized the “Introduction to Sustainability Report Course” on the evening of December 5. A total of 57 staff members and students participated in the event. The course was led by Manager Yu-Hao Cheng from Leadership Management Consulting Co., Ltd. (Leadership Management).
The course began with opening remarks by Sheau-Hwa Chen, the Head of the Governance and Strategy Division at the Center for Sustainable Development. She expressed gratitude for the encouragement and support from former President Han-Chieh Chao and current President Hui-Mi Hsu. Thanks to the collective efforts of the university’s administrative and academic systems, five sustainability reports have been published to date, four of which have been verified by third parties. Chen emphasized that the university will continue to regularly release sustainability reports verified by external parties, and hopes that all participants will pay attention to and actively practice sustainability.
Manager Cheng from Leadership Management began by introducing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a starting point. He covered the basics of sustainability and shared how to build sustainability knowledge from the ground up. He further explored industry practices, how to respond to sustainability demands, and the integration of climate change issues into sustainability reports. At the end of the course, participants engaged in group exercises, where they applied practical skills in preparing sustainability reports. The simple and accessible approach helped attendees overcome challenges in reading and understanding sustainability reports.
Sustainability development requires collective collaboration and teamwork. Students are one of the university’s key stakeholders, and through industry-academia collaboration, the university aims to empower students and provide participants with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the most pressing global sustainability issues. Together, we strive for a sustainable future.
