Principles
In alignment with our philosophy, KIT actively promotes environmental safety education and research. We develop human resources capable of identifying, addressing and resolving the environmental issues facing us today. Through scientific and technological innovation, we contribute to the achievement of the SDG’s (Sustainable Development Goals) and a more sustainable world. Additionally, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact, conserving the environment, and ensuring harmony and coexistence with the environment in all university activities.

Policy
Fostering environmentally aware human resources
1. We continuously promote environmental conservation initiatives as well as environmental and safety education and research. This commitment supports the development of human resources who proactively address challenges while maintaining a strong awareness of the environment, safety, and the SDGs.

Reducing environmental impacts
2. We reduce the environmental impacts of university administration and educational research activities and strive to effectively conserve energy and resources.

Complying with laws and regulations
3. We comply with environmental protection and safety related laws and voluntary standards, employing education and research to prevent accidental environmental pollution and risks to health.

Improving continually
4. We set environmental protection and safety targets, actively promote environmental conservation and strive to reduce environmental risks. We continually improve on these efforts.

Disseminating information
5. We communicate our stance on the environment and its protection and safety while furthering university-community understanding through dialogue.

Environmental Safety Objectives

1. Fostering human resources with an awareness of environmental protection and safety
　· Promoting environmental safety education and research
　· Promoting environmental conservation activities

2. Reducing environmental impacts
　· Promoting energy saving measures
　· Promoting resource conservation measures and waste discharge reduction

3. Complying with laws and regulations
　· Proper management of high pressure gas and chemical substances
　· Proper treatment of laboratory effluent and waste
　· Proper management of wastewater
　· Proper work environment maintenance

4. Improving continually
　· Campus beautification, ‘greening’ promotion

Environmental Safety Policy (PDF)