Sogang ESG Course Partners with POSCO

Sogang University’s Character-Development Center participated in the POSCO Sustainable Alumni Day as part of the Fall 2025 course “Sustainable Development and ESG Practices,” a project-based programme designed to connect academic learning with real-world sustainability challenges.

Now in its third cycle, the course adopts a co-work model that brings universities and corporations together to address social and environmental issues. Through collaboration with corporate partners and diverse stakeholders, students develop a practical understanding of ESG concepts while exploring solutions aligned with sustainable development goals and social responsibility.

In 2025, the programme was conducted in partnership with POSCO International. Student teams developed company-linked projects focused on community co-prosperity initiatives and responses to the climate crisis. Supported by mentoring from industry professionals, the projects combined case-based learning with hands-on problem-solving, aiming to generate social value through ESG-driven approaches.

The programme also included special lectures by POSCO Group experts and corporate site visits to facilities such as the LNG terminal in Gwangyang and POSCO International’s Songdo office. These activities enabled students to gain insight into industrial contexts, corporate sustainability strategies, and career pathways, strengthening the practical dimension of project-based learning.

On 23 December, students from nine universities and POSCO Group mentors gathered at POSCO Sustainable Alumni Day to share project outcomes and experiences. Sogang University was recognised for its project achievements, with five teams selected as Best Presentation Teams. One highlighted project proposed a mangrove ecosystem restoration model in Indonesia using seed balls and palm by-products, demonstrating an integrated approach to environmental protection and local community engagement.

The course reflects Sogang University’s broader commitment to sustainability-oriented education and industry collaboration. By integrating ESG principles with interdisciplinary learning and real-world practice, the programme illustrates how universities can cultivate ethical awareness, sustainable thinking, and problem-solving capacity in future leaders. The initiative also aligns with Sogang’s educational vision of nurturing socially responsible individuals who contribute to sustainable communities and global society.