Office of Environmental Sustainability

Mission & Vision


Our Mission

To effect a total shift to environmental sustainability in all aspects of campus life by integrating sustainability into our operations, planning, construction, education, research, instruction, and public service.

Our Vision

OES aims to promote, coordinate, and implement the most effective sustainability practices possible. By harnessing NUS’ immense physical and intellectual resources, we are working to develop positive solutions for today's ecological challenges.

What do we do?
Establish NUS' sustainability goals and develop a sustainability roadmap
Identify and facilitate adoption of applicable best practices in campus development and operations


Establish direct communication channel with campus stakeholders and educate them on the importance of resource conservation and environment protection


Guide and monitor the sustainability performance of various faculties and administrative departments to achieve NUS sustainability targets
Collaborate with other leading universities with matters related to campus sustainability
Report to senior management and other stakeholders on NUS' sustainability performance
Review targets to ensure alignment with national and partner universities’ sustainability strategies and goals
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