Universitas Gadjah Mada aims to become one of the most sustainable universities in Indonesia. Work has already begun to reach zero-emission by 2050 through carbon reduction targets that cover Scope 1 & 2 emissions.
These targets are outlined in Universitas Gadjah Mada’s Strategic Plan 2022-2027 (p. 46) in which the university aims to reduce carbon emissions from campus transportation. Using the 2021 baseline of 709.82 metric tons of CO₂, UGM aims to lower emissions to 689 metric tons by 2024. UGM is ambitious to lower emissions further each year, with the ultimate goal of reducing emissions to 659 metric tons by the end of 2027.
The Rector’s Decree Number 911 Year 2018 is the legal enforcer for reducing emissions from campus transportation and creating a better transportation network. The university has implemented a Zero Emission Vehicles Policy on Campus involving measures to encourage the use of non-motorized and eco-friendly transportation modes, such as initiating a campus bicycle program and promoting the use of the university’s very own electric buses.
UGM’s campus bicycle program provides bicycles available for use by all students, staff, and faculty to rent at no cost within the campus area. UGM is proud to announce that it now has over 1,000 bikes in its fleet. Meanwhile, the Electric Bus Service known as Trans Gadjah Mada operates from Monday to Friday from 06.30 a.m. to 4.16 p.m. within a determined route and is accessible to the entire campus community, making it another sustainable option for commuting around campus.