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Ajou University Sustainability Investment Policy

Ajou University considers ESG goals as key factors in making investment decisions to promote long-term environmental and social value, and pursues sustainable investment with a comprehensive investment method combining effective financial analysis.

Ajou University carefully exercises its ethical and social responsibility and supports the principles of the UN’s sustainability initiatives in applying investment policies and practices stipulated by the nation, local government, and the university. Ajou University takes an investment approach in consideration of respecting human rights, improving labor conditions, protecting the environment, and preventing corruption.

Ajou University promotes positive behaviors and discourages negative behaviors through its screening and monitoring of investment. Ajou University favorably considers investments with specific commitments aligned with the UN Global Compact.

Ajou University’s sustainable investment objectives include:

To improve long-term investment outcomes by integrating ESG goals into the investment decision‐making process
To improve the carbon footprint of the university where possible and consistent with its overall investment goals.