Building on Brownfield Sites
SDG 11.4.9
Sunway University's dedication to environmental sustainability is not a mere statement but a living example of how higher education institutions can lead by example.
The University is developed on a reclaimed former mining brownfield site, with all ongoing campus expansion taking place within the same footprint. The transformation of this previously barren mining landscape into a functional and sustainable urban precinct demonstrates deliberate action to prioritise brownfield redevelopment in accordance with SDG 11. By reusing degraded land rather than extending into greenfield areas, the University reduces environmental impact, supports compact urban growth, and contributes to the long-term sustainability of the surrounding smart city ecosystem.
Today, this rehabilitated mining site stands as the nucleus of Sunway City, a smart and digitally advanced urban center that has flourished through the adoption of sustainable urbanization practices.
Sunway University is dedicated to championing sustainability efforts within and around the campus by instilling sustainable practices into the various aspects of the university experience such as ensuring high standards in sustainability research, sustainable work practices and sustainable consumption.
The University is in the pursuit of nurturing a community of socially and ecologically responsible individuals who inturn are creating an impact within the wider community within the broader context of sustainable cities and communities. Sunway University has assumed a pioneering role not only in managing resources but also in supporting the government in realising the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In accordance with that, The Sunway Smart Sustainable Campus Committee (SSCC) was set up in 2017 to brainstorm, innovate and make recommendations to guide campus-wide policies and initiatives.
