As a smart and sustainable campus, Centro Universitário Facens understands that caring for the environment depends on the awareness of everyone who lives in this space. Therefore, we strive to educate our community and develop solutions that minimize and regenerate environmental degradation, enhancing human development and the well-being of all living beings.
The Environmental Pillar is composed of four areas of focus: Energy and Climate Change; Waste Management; Sustainable Water Use & Nature, Ecosystems, and Biodiversity. We work systemically within each area, adopting sustainable practices on our campus with the goal of building a more sustainable future for all. These areas primarily encompass SDGs 6, 7, 13, 14, and 15.
Areas of Focus
Energy and Climate Change
Nature, Ecosystems, and Biodiversity
Waste Management
Sustainable Water Use
At Facens, we believe that the role of a university is to act as a significant tool for social transformation—not only of individuals, both personally and professionally, but also of all involved stakeholders. We are responsible for developing people and professionals who understand the global context and contribute positively to society and the environment. Our social pillar is divided into four areas of focus: Scholarship Policies and Accessible Education, Health and Well-being, Gender, Racial, and Diversity Equity, Social Actions and Partnerships. These themes encompass SDGs 1, 2, 3, 5, and 10.
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Centro Universitário Facens is committed to educating for a sustainable future. This commitment is reflected in various initiatives and programs we've implemented. We integrate sustainability education into our undergraduate and postgraduate courses, offering specific subjects on the topic and encouraging the incorporation of sustainable principles in student projects.
Additionally, we partner with local and national organizations to promote sustainability through environmental awareness projects and volunteer programs, allowing our students to contribute real solutions to society. All these efforts support our goal of developing highly qualified professionals equipped to work on impactful projects and solutions, who are conscious citizens contributing to a cleaner and greener economy. The Education for a Sustainable Future pillar consists of three areas: Quality Education, Sustainability Research, Sustainability Outreach. These themes encompass Sustainable Development Goals 4, 9, 11, and 17.
Areas of Focus:
Quality Education
Sustainability Research
Sustainability Outreach
The economic pillar is essential in helping to create a strong and stable economy that ensures financial, social, and environmental benefits for current and future generations. This pillar focuses on the efficient use of resources, establishing governance based on sustainable practices across all organizational areas, and creating job opportunities and local development. Additionally, it must always be linked to the other two sustainability pillars—the social and the environmental—as together they are essential for achieving a more balanced future for the entire population. Centro Universitário Facens is a non-profit association, meaning all profits are reinvested back into the institution, allowing for agile and constant evolution.
Our Economic Pillar is divided into four areas: Governance, Student Enrollment and Retention, Market Integration, Employability and Career Opportunities. These themes primarily encompass SDGs 8, 12, and 16.
Areas of focus:
Governance
Student Enrollment and Retention
Market Integration
Employability and Career Opportunities
