國立東華大學呼應聯合國與臺灣的永續發展目標，並支持臺灣 2050 淨零碳排政策，落實《永續發展目標宣言》，於 2024 年 10 月，依循 ISO 14064-1：2018 國際標準，展開自我盤查，涵蓋2023年壽豐校區之類別 1 直接排放、類別 2 間接排放與類別 4 廢棄物處理等排放源。全校各單位齊力同心，克服萬難，由永續發展中心及總務處匯總各單位瑣細繁雜資料，統整出總二氧化碳排放量為 11,350.478 公噸二氧化碳當量 (tCO₂e)，主要排放來源包含固定和移動燃燒、逸散排放源、外購電力或蒸汽之能源間接排放源，與電力消耗。
2025 年 3 月接受亞瑞仕國際驗證股份有限公司實地查證，已順利通過。 2025 年 5 月14日特舉辦授證儀式，認可東華大學符合碳盤查品質的高度要求，亦能為日後每年溫室氣體盤查作業、減量規畫、碳中和路徑藍圖修正奠定堅實基礎。徐輝明校長表示，溫室氣體盤查為為全校行政、學術系統共同協力合作完成，通過外部查證不僅是對盤查作業的肯定，更是對社會負責任的展現。
東華大學早在 2021 年即宣告 2050 年碳中和目標。於實務推動上，2023 年完成壽豐與美崙校區之綠地碳匯調查。未來，除每年進行溫室氣體盤查資料更新、掌握碳排熱點外，亦規畫導入 ISO 50001 能源管理系統標準、研議現有太陽能板轉自用的可行性、逐步汰換耗能設備，同時加強推廣使用環保標章產品，落實淨零綠生活與持續優化碳中和路徑藍圖，穩健邁向碳中和目標。
In alignment with the United Nations and Taiwan’s Sustainable Development Goals, and in support of Taiwan’s 2050 Net-Zero Emissions Policy, National Dong Hwa University (NDHU) launched a self-conducted greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory in October 2024, following the ISO 14064-1:2018 international standard. The inventory covers 2023 data for the Shoufeng Campus and includes Category 1 direct emissions, Category 2 indirect emissions from purchased electricity or steam, and Category 4 emissions from waste treatment. Despite the complexity of the task, all university departments and offices worked collaboratively under the coordination of the Center for Sustainable Development and the Office of General Affairs to compile and consolidate extensive data. Total emissions were calculated at 11,350.478 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e), primarily from stationary and mobile fuel combustion, fugitive emissions, and electricity consumption.
In March 2025, NDHU successfully passed on-site verification conducted by ARES International Certification Co., Ltd. To formally commemorate this achievement, a certification ceremony was held on May 14, 2025, recognizing the university’s adherence to rigorous standards in GHG inventory practices. This accomplishment lays a strong foundation for annual inventory updates, emissions reduction planning, and ongoing refinement of NDHU’s carbon neutrality roadmap. President Hui-Mi Hsu emphasized that the success of the GHG inventory reflects the joint efforts of administrative and academic sectors. He noted that third-party verification not only affirms the credibility of the process but also highlights NDHU’s commitment to environmental accountability and social responsibility.
As early as in 2021 NDHU first declared its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. In practice, the university completed carbon sink assessments of green spaces on the Shoufeng and Meilun campuses in 2023. Looking ahead, NDHU will continue to update its GHG data annually, monitor key emission sources, adopt the ISO 50001 Energy Management System, assess the feasibility of converting existing solar panels for on-site use, and gradually phase out energy-intensive equipment. Simultaneously, the university will strengthen promotion of eco-labeled products and foster a low-carbon, sustainable lifestyle—continuously optimizing its roadmap and advancing steadily toward carbon neutrality.
