SDG 12 In Number
Amount of waste generated (mt)
102
Amount of waste recycled (mt)
79
Amount of waste sent to landfill (mt)
23
12.2.8 Minimisation Policies Extended to Suppliers
Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) promotes the application of sustainability principles in the procurement of goods and the management of the supply chain through efficient use of materials, waste reduction, and the selection of goods and equipment that take environmental aspects into account. This approach supports the university’s efforts to apply the principles of responsible consumption and production, not only in the use of goods on campus but also in the process of supplying goods by suppliers.
The basis for implementation includes Vice Rector’s Circular Letter Number 29/UN27/SE/2020 on the Prohibition of Single-Use Plastic Drinking Water Packaging and/or Plastic Bags and Rector’s Instruction Number 28 of 2023 on reducing paper and plastic use at the UNS Campus. Both policies serve as references for reducing the use of materials that may generate waste, while promoting efficiency in the use of operational goods and equipment.
In the procurement of goods, UNS encourages the selection of products with recyclable or reusable packaging and gives priority to more environmentally friendly alternatives. The use of digital documentation and administration systems is also one of the efforts to reduce paper use in procurement and in communication with suppliers. Meanwhile, in building construction and maintenance work, sustainability can be considered through the selection of efficient materials, reduction of leftover construction materials, and responsible management of work waste. These efforts are directed at minimizing the environmental impact of the process of supplying goods and carrying out work, while supporting more sustainable supply chain management.
This approach is in line with UNS research in the fields of supply chain and construction. Putri et al. (2025) used the Green SCOR framework to assess supply chain performance in the offset printing industry (IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science), which is relevant to assessing the environmental practices of stationery and printing suppliers. For building work, Erawati et al. (2025) identified waste in the application of lean construction on a hospital building project (Springer Nature), and Hadhinata et al. (2025) systematically reviewed the use of waste materials in stone mastic asphalt mixtures (Journal of Rehabilitation in Civil Engineering, 13(38), DOI: 10.22075/jrce.2024.34670.2135), so that reducing leftover materials and utilizing waste can be considered in building construction and maintenance contracts.
Throughout 2025, environmentally friendly requirements for suppliers of equipment, stationery, and building materials continued to be integrated into UNS procurement procedures. The procurement process is managed through the UNS Goods/Services Procurement (PBJ) portal (https://iproc.integrasi.uns.ac.id/), which supports digital documentation and reduces paper use in relations with suppliers. Procurement at UNS also continues to be guided by UNS Rector’s Regulation Number 38 of 2021 on Guidelines for the Procurement of Goods and Services, which emphasizes the principles of efficiency, transparency, accountability, and sustainability by considering economic, social, and environmental aspects.
UNS Goods/Services Procurement (PBJ) Portal
(https://iproc.integrasi.uns.ac.id/)
By extending the minimization policy to suppliers, UNS builds a more sustainable procurement ecosystem that supports long-term environmental goals. This initiative helps strengthen collaboration between the university and its partners in creating a responsible, efficient, and environmentally conscious supply chain, so that sustainability is embedded in every stage of the provision of goods and services.
SDG 12 Indicator
Operational Measures
Proportion Of Recycled Waste
Publication Of A Sustainability Report
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Presidential Regulation Number 12 of 2021 on Amendments to Presidential Regulation Number 16 of 2018 on Government Procurement of Goods/Services | Presidential Regulation Number 12 of 2021 on Amendments to Presidential Regulation Number 16 of 2018 regulates the mechanism for Government Procurement of Goods/Services for ministries, institutions, and regional governments in order to realize the principles of effectiveness, efficiency, transparency, accountability, and sustainability. This regulation emphasizes the value for money principle, the obligation to use domestic products, and the empowerment of Micro Enterprises, Small Enterprises, and Cooperatives. Within the framework of Sustainable Procurement, the procurement process is directed to consider economic, social, and environmental aspects throughout the usage cycle. Procurement is carried out through structured methods, supported by competent Human Resources (HR), adequate oversight, and the enforcement of procurement ethics to maintain professionalism, prevent conflicts of interest, and eradicate corruption, collusion, and nepotism. This regulation serves as the main guideline for government agencies, including State Universities, in applying transparent, ethical, and sustainable procurement of goods and services. |
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Rector’s Regulation of Universitas Sebelas Maret Number 38 of 2021 on Guidelines for the Procurement of Goods and Services of Universitas Sebelas Maret | This regulation stipulates that all procurement processes at UNS must be carried out efficiently, effectively, transparently, and accountably, with a focus on achieving the best value for money. In addition, this regulation emphasizes the importance of applying procurement ethics, preventing unfair competition and conflicts of interest, and promoting the principle of sustainability (sustainable procurement) by integrating economic, social, and environmental aspects across all stages of procurement. | Article 2: Affirms the principles and objectives of procurement at UNS to ensure that the procurement of goods and services is effective, efficient, transparent, and accountable. | |
Rector’s Instruction of Universitas Sebelas Maret Number 32 of 2023 on Global Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation at Universitas Sebelas Maret | Rector’s Instruction of Universitas Sebelas Maret Number 32 of 2023 contains strategic directions for all work units and the academic community at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) to carry out measures for mitigating and adapting to global climate change. One of its main focuses is reducing the vulnerability of the campus community through comprehensive waste management and reduction that applies the principles of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Composting | Fourth Instruction | |
Circular Letter Number 2190.2/UN27/HK.06/2023 on the Use of Sustainably Farmed Food Ingredients at Universitas Sebelas Maret | Circular Letter Number 2190.2/UN27/HK.06/2023 contains an official appeal from the leadership of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) to all heads of work units on campus. This circular aims to encourage managers, canteen owners, and cafeteria operators at UNS to prioritize food ingredients that come from sustainable agricultural practices (sustainable agriculture), in order to support the health of the academic community and the sustainability of the campus environment. | Key Points of the Appeal: Requires/encourages managers of food-providing facilities (canteens and cafeterias) at UNS to prioritize the supply of food ingredients from sustainable agriculture as part of the Green Campus commitment. |
On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the Faculty of Information Technology and Data Science (Fatisda) of UNS in Surakarta launched the development of an Integrity Zone (ZI) toward a Corruption-Free Area (WBK) and a Clean and Service-Oriented Bureaucracy Area (WBBM). The event was attended by eight stakeholder groups: the Rector, the Chair of the faculty Academic Senate, the Director of the ICT Directorate, the Communication and Informatics Offices (Diskominfo) of Karanganyar and Sragen Regencies, BPS Surakarta, the heads of study programs, and lecturers. The program included the Rector’s opening remarks, a report from the faculty leadership, the launch declaration, and the signing of the Integrity Pact by all lecturers and education staff. The pact contains a commitment not to engage in corruption, collusion, and nepotism for personal or group gain that harms the institution and the state. This step is important for procurement because the faculty is a budget user that determines needs and specifications. Integrity commitments at that stage safeguard fair competition in the subsequent provider selection process. The faculty, established in 2022 and overseeing three study programs (S-1 Informatics, S-1 Informatics PSDKU Kebumen, and S-1 Data Science), continues a commitment that was begun while it was still part of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA).
Participants and guests at the launch of the Integrity Zone (ZI) at the Faculty of Information Technology and Data Science (Fatisda)
(https://uns.ac.id/id/uns-update/fatisda-uns-canangkan-zona-integritas-menuju-wbk-dan-wbbm.html)
The Rector, Prof. Dr. Hartono, dr., M.Si., affirmed that the main goal of the Integrity Zone is to ensure excellent service for all users and that UNS will continue to improve services in every faculty and unit. The Dean of Fatisda, Dr. Wiranto, M.Kom., M.Cs., stated a commitment to developing strong integrity values while supporting national digital transformation, while the Vice Dean, Prof. Dr. Wiharto, S.T., M.Kom., emphasized that this launch continues commitments that were already under way.