Launched in 2010 by the University of Indonesia, the UI Green Metric is an annual international ranking of universities on the basis of green and sustainable development. Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) is currently sitting amongst the top 10 of the UI Green Metric table 2020. The university is continuously providing efforts and initiatives to ensure the integration of sustainable development goals into the university’s vision and missions, by linking education and research with sustainable operational management, activities, green infrastructure, as well as research and innovations. The UNS Green Campus is a platform for all faculty members, the Rector, lecturers, staffs, and students to work collaboratively in providing various green-related programmes, activities, and infrastructure, all of which promote the achievement of Sustainable Development in our community.
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The university setting and infrastructure information will provide the basic information about the university’s consideration of a green environment. This indicator also shows whether the campus deserves to be called a Green/Sustainability Campus. The aim is to encourage the participating universities to provide more spaces for greenery and safeguard the environment, as well as the development of sustainable energy.
The university attention to the use of energy and climate change issues is the indicator with the highest weighting in this ranking. renewable energy usage policy, total electricity usage, energy conservation programs, elements of green buildings, climate change adaptation and mitigation programs, greenhouse gas emission reductions policy, and carbon footprint. the universities are expected to increase their efforts in energy efficiency in their buildings and to care more about nature and energy resources
Waste treatment and recycling activities are major factors in creating a sustainable environment. The activities of university staff and students on campus will produce a lot of waste. Some recycling and waste treatments programs should be among the concern of the university, recycling program, organic waste treatment, inorganic waste treatment, toxic waste recycling, sewage disposal.
Transportation systems play an important role in carbon emission and pollutant levels in universities. Transportation policies that limit the number of motor vehicles on university and encourage the use of campus buses, shared vehicles, and zero emission vehicles will encourage a healthier environment. The pedestrian policy will encourage students and staff to walk around campus and minimize the use of private vehicles. The use of environmentally friendly public transportation will decrease the carbon footprint around university.
Water use on campus is another important indicator in UI GreenMetric. The goal is to encourage universities to reduce groundwater use, enhance water conservation programs, and protect the environment. Some of the criteria include water conservation programs, water recycling programs, the use of water-efficient equipment, and the use of treated water.
The university’s education and research information provide basic information about the university’s policies and actions in creating and supporting their students, academic and non-academic staff with sustainability awareness. This criterion also encourages universities to report their sustainability activities, strategies, and targets to their stakeholders.
