CARBON FOOTPRINT
"I believe that if everyone makes a conscious effort to reduce their carbon footprint, we can truly make a difference in protecting our planet's future."
- Zainab Abdullahi
Carbon Footprint
PCU is committed to reducing carbon emissions to contribute towards achieving global climate goals. This emission reduction target is part of PCU's long-term commitment to improving the environment, achieved through increasing the proportion of renewable energy use and campus greening efforts each year. Reducing carbon emissions involves calculating carbon scope 1 and scope 2 emissions, as outlined in the Development Master Plan through 2043
Percentage of Carbon Emission Reduction
| Year | Reporting Year based on Fiscal Year | Percentage of Carbon Emission Reduction |
|---|---|---|
|
2024 |
2023/2024 |
1 |
|
2025 |
2024/2025 |
1,2 |
|
2026 |
2025/2026 |
1,3 |
|
2027 |
2026/2027 |
1,4 |
|
2028 |
2027/2028 |
1,5 |
|
2029 |
2028/2029 |
1,6 |
|
2030 |
2029/2030 |
1,7 |
|
2031 |
2030/2031 |
1,8 |
|
2032 |
2031/2032 |
1,9 |
|
2033 |
2032/2033 |
2 |
|
2034 |
2033/2034 |
2,1 |
|
2035 |
2034/2035 |
2,2 |
|
2036 |
2035/2036 |
2,3 |
|
2037 |
2036/2037 |
2,4 |
|
2038 |
2037/2038 |
2,5 |
|
2039 |
2038/2039 |
2,6 |
|
2040 |
2039/2040 |
2,7 |
|
2041 |
2040/2041 |
2,8 |
|
2042 |
2041/2042 |
2,9 |
|
2043 |
2042/2043 |
3 |
Initiatives to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Currently, PCU has implemented several initiatives to reduce carbon emissions in campus operations, including:
- Using solar panels for street lighting
- Developing buildings with a green building concept
- Planting trees to green the campus
- Gradually replacing air conditioning with VRF and inverter technology
- Installing Classroom Access Keys to prevent energy wastage from neglected electrical equipment
- Providing buses in West and East Surabaya to transport students to campus and reduce private vehicle usage
- Offering the Nunut application for students to share rides with others heading to the same destination, reducing vehicle traffic on campus
- Establishing safe bicycle parking areas to encourage cycling as a transportation option
- Promoting the use of stairs over elevators to save electricity
- Replacing conventional lights with LED lights for better environmental impact
This ongoing initiative is committed to persisting beyond 2043 and striving towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2060