Sustainability at Universitas Indonesia

Our Commitments and Initiatives

Universitas Indonesia is committed to cementing sustainability into our existence as a higher education institution. To realize this commitment, we have implemented initiatives in various aspects of higher education, including education, research, and operations.

Advancing Sustainability in Education and Research

Community Engagement

As a higher education institution, Universitas Indonesia is committed to the Three Pillars of Higher Education (Tri Darma Perguruan Tinggi). In the realization of this commitment, Universitas Indonesia continuously develops community service programs for the purpose of improving community welfare as well as building sustainable collaborations with various stakeholders at the local, national, and international levels.

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Research on SDGs

Universitas Indonesia places research at the core of our academic mission, ensuring that knowledge creation directly supports national development priorities. Through this commitment, Universitas Indonesia advances innovative studies that not only strengthen academic excellence but also generate solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reinforcing our role in addressing global challenges.

Research on SDGs

Advancing Sustainability in Operations

Renewable Energy on Campus

Universitas Indonesia is committed to expanding the use of renewable energy sources across campus operations with the goal of reducing dependence on fossil fuels and supporting Indonesia's transition towards a low-carbon future.

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Transportation on Campus

Through sustainable mobility initiatives, Universitas Indonesia promotes public transportation to commute to and on campus, as well as continuously improving campus accessibility while minimizing environmental impact through low-emission transportation options.

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Sustainable Building Standards

Universitas Indonesia actively pushes for the integration of green building principles into campus infrastructure by prioritizing energy efficiency, resource conservation, and climate resilience in both new development projects as well as retrofits.

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Responsible Waste Management

Universitas Indonesia implements comprehensive waste reduction strategies, including recycling, composting, and hazardous waste protocols with the aim of fostering a circular economy and reducing dependency on landfill.

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University Governance

Universitas Indonesia embeds sustainability into institutional governance, ensuring environmental, social, and economic considerations are reflected in strategic planning, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement.

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Through the Lens of Sustainability Rankings

QS Sustainability Rankings: Driving Positive Change Through Commitments in ESG

Environmental Impact

Our efforts to transform the planet for the better through research, a strategic focus on climate mitigation, and how impactful our alumni have been in creating a more sustainable world.

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Social Impact

Our efforts in transforming society through equality measures, knowledge sharing, providing strong outcomes to graduates and ensuring a great experience for our students.

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Governance

Realizing best practices in governance through good leadership, democratic processes, open and documented decision making, and power across the institution, including our students.

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THE Sustainability Impact Ratings: Advancing the Realizations of SDGs