To ensure that students and staff not only understand but also apply sustainability principles, UGM has assessment tools for measuring sustainability literacy and knowledge. Such tools help evaluate awareness, track progress, and guide continuous improvement, empowering academic communities to become active contributors to sustainable development.
UGM’s current emission calculations account for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 includes emissions from university-owned vehicles and employee mobility and travel. Meanwhile, Scope 2 covers emissions from electricity consumption, including both coal-based and renewable energy sources. The university has incorporated a strategy for reaching zero-emissions in Rector’s Decree Number 911 Year 2018 through the transportation master plan guidelines. This integrated approach allows UGM to transparently measure and manage its environmental impact in alignment with recognized global standards.
Through its large web of Faculties, Schools, and Research Centers, UGM houses a wide range of research facilities dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability. These centers play a vital role in developing conceptual frameworks, conducting cutting-edge
The study of climate and environmental sustainability has become one of the main focuses of UGM’s interdisciplinary education development program. Multiple full-degree programs in the field of climate and environment at UGM have been instituted
As an institution of higher education, UGM has the capabilities to research future-strategies to reach net-zero and pioneer sustainable practices. UGM aims to reach its net-zero targets by 2050. This involves reducing its campus building
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
Universitas Gadjah Mada is determined to become a zero-emission campus. Since 2018, the university has reported its carbon emissions following both the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard and the US EPA Government Emission Standard. UGM’s current
Student-led societies are at the heart of the sustainability movement. These societies cultivate awareness and responsibility among students, helping to build future leaders who prioritize sustainability. Their activities complement UGM’s sustainability goals, bridging the gap
As part of its commitment to long-term sustainability, UGM has established a sustainable investment policy that prioritizes financial independence, environmental responsibility, and efficient resource management. This policy ensures that university investments and business developments support
