In line with the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ sustainable development goals, the University has pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and it continues to work toward its commitment to 100% renewable energy through collaborative projects and activities. Related actions include:
CYCU and Carpenter’s House Host Green Sustainability Expo to Promote “Reuse First” Lifestyle Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) partnered with the Carpenter’s House Caring Association to hold the “Green Sustainability Expo” in Zhongli on the theme “Reuse First.” The expo offered hands-on workshops in denim upcycling, wooden pen crafting, bike restoration, and appliance repair, along with exhibitions of remanufactured furniture and recycled clothing. Associate Dean Chen Li-Yu of CYCU’s College of Design said the initiative links education with hands-on practice. With the support of local officials, legislators, and international exchange youth, the expo showed how collaboration between universities and communities can advance regional environmental sustainability and sustainable lifestyles.
CYCU Electrical Engineering Team Combines Cultural Tradition with Green Tech: “Gold-Zero Pokemon” Wins Gold at the Taiwan Energy Competition
The 2024 “Taiwan Energy – Sustainable Energy Creative Implementation Competition,” held under the guidance of the Ministry of Education, drew 227 teams from across the country. A student team from the Department of Electrical Engineering at Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU), led by Professor Liao Yu-Ping, won the Gold Medal in the “Net-Zero Emissions Group” with its project “Gold-Zero Pokemon.” To tackle the air pollution caused by burning joss paper, the team combined solar energy storage with AR technology to build a smart electronic burner controlled through a mobile app, which cuts emissions while preserving the ritual. The award reflects CYCU’s commitment to sustainable development and green technology innovation.
CYCU Signs MOHW Sustainability Initiative: Cross-Sector Collaboration to Drive Net-Zero Transformation in Healthcare
Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU), represented by Chief Sustainability Officer Yu-Chun Wang, joined a Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) initiative in which participants signed a joint sustainability pledge together with TAISE and ITRI in support of the SDGs and the 2050 net-zero goal. Guided by its founding educational philosophy of human dignity and harmony with nature, CYCU conducts campus carbon inventories and is aiming for a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. It is also the first university in Taiwan to complete assessments of campus tree carbon sequestration and air pollution removal using i-Tree Eco. In addition, CYCU is developing sustainability talent through ISO and Net-Zero Manager certifications, advancing sustainability in both education and healthcare.
NIEA and CYCU Sign MOU to Advance Net-Zero and Clean Energy Innovation
The National Institute of Environmental Analysis (NIEA) and Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) signed an MOU to advance net-zero technology and resource circulation. Drawing on its research capacity, city forums, and cross-sector discussions, CYCU is strengthening its commitment to 100% renewable energy, science-based emissions targets (SBTi), and low-carbon technology transformation, with the aim of becoming a national environmental think tank.
