LTH also has responsibility in sustainable
development of its [internal and external] human as well as societal capitals. It
takes responsibility by generating, sharing, and commercializing scientific engineering/technical
knowledge. [Social] sustainability should be integrated in its courses,
research programs/projects, culture and behavior. Below are some exemplary measures
for developing social sustainability in our faculty:
A) Taking care of health, safety, and security of human capitals [such as employees,
researchers, students] and their working environments
B) Respecting the rights of human capitals (such as: equitable/fair opportunities
for registering in courses and applying for scholarships, equitable/fair treatment of
students and researchers while considering their differences and different needs, equitable/fair employment opportunities, written contracts, legal wages and compensations,
gradual increase in the minimum wage rate in accordance with economic growth,
retirement funds, maternity leave, fair working hours, decent working
conditions, fair return on contributions, freedom of movement and association,
right to collective bargaining, right to strike, inclusion in decision-making/ democratic
decision-making)
C) Avoiding: all forms of
discrimination based on nationality, ethnicity, race, gender, religion, class, or
wealth; forced labor; bonded labor; and harassment and abuse.
D)
Developing the intangible organizational culture by: creating a learning
context; exploiting innovation and creativity; attracting, retaining and
motivating the human capitals [even the alumni] and protecting their dignity, well-being,
satisfaction, loyalty,
and commitment to work; fostering diversity while at the same time
[organizational] integrity and inclusion; protecting the brand, reputation, and trust
E) Integrating the codes of ethics in all activities
such as: sourcing from ethical or socially responsible suppliers; fair
distribution of resources;
avoiding obscure contract terms; avoiding corruption, extortion, bribery, and
illegal payments; being honest and transparent; and conducting business
consistent with common societal shared norms and values
F)
Taking responsibility for development of societal capitals locally to globally such
as: social investments, social innovation, supporting public services,
community development, and philanthropy
G)
Assessing and benchmarking development of human and societal capitals; setting
and following standards, guidelines, and codes of conduct; publishing reports; and taking initiatives
H) Increasing the scale and diversity of
collaboration and joint actions with different stakeholders.
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