Suan Dusit University (SDU) is dedicated to advancing the concept of a “University for a Sustainable Society” by emphasizing the provision of healthy, safe, and affordable food choices to enhance the well-being of its students, staff, and surrounding communities. This initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2: Zero Hunger), which promotes access to nutritious and sustainable food for all. In 2024, the university implemented several key initiatives that demonstrate its strong commitment to building an inclusive and health-oriented food environment. These initiatives integrate quality, safety, and equitable access across all campus food services.
Upgrading Food Management Standards: Dusit Kitchen and Suan Dusit Place Hotel Achieve ISO 9001
SDU enhanced its Lunch Project 1 (Dusit Kitchen) and hotel operations to meet ISO 9001 international quality standards, ensuring excellence in food production and service management. The process covered all stages—from sourcing raw materials and food preparation to service delivery and quality control—prioritizing safe ingredients, waste reduction, and consumer health. This achievement reflects not only environmental responsibility but also SDU’s dedication to maintaining internationally recognized standards of food safety and quality.
 |
 |
Learn more: https://www.dusit.ac.th/home/2023/1194577.html
Café Library – One World Library: Accessible and Healthy Beverage Options
The Café Library – One World Library, located on campus, was designed as a space for learning and relaxation that promotes wellness through “Healthy Drink Alternatives.” These include low-sugar beverages, plant-based milk, and natural ingredients. To ensure affordability, the café offers a 10% discount for all students, reflecting SDU’s “Healthy and Affordable Choices for All” policy that integrates health, economy, and equality in food accessibility.
Learn more: https://www.dusit.ac.th/owl/cafe-library/
Outcomes and Impacts
1. Enhanced Food Safety and Quality: Achieved through ISO 9001-certified management systems ensuring standardized operations.
2. Equitable Access to Healthy Food: Supported by student discount policies and the expansion of nutritious menu options across all dining venues.
3. Promotion of Sustainable Eating Habits: Through awareness and best practices modeled by Dusit Kitchen and Café Library.
Through these initiatives, Suan Dusit University demonstrates how sustainable food management can integrate health, safety, and social inclusion, positioning SDU as a model higher-education institution for Sustainable and Inclusive Food Choices in alignment with the global SDGs.