SDG 13: CLIMATE ACTION
Climate Action calls for urgent actions to combat climate change and its effects. It focuses on reducing emissions, enhancing resilience, and supporting countries to adapt to climate impacts. The goal also promotes integrating climate measures into policies and increasing awareness globally.
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Operational Boundary
Approach Used: The Operational Control Approach, in which the institution has full operational control over the activities and emission sources being accounted for.
Scope 1 (Direct Emissions)
- Generators (gensets): 4.0 tons CO₂e
- Refrigerants: 1.5 tons CO₂e
- Total Scope 1: 5.5 tons CO₂e
Scope 2 (Indirect Emissions – Energy)
- Grid Electricity (PLN): 90 tons CO₂e
- Reduction from Solar Power (PLTS): -4.5 tons CO₂e
- Total Scope 2: 85.5 tons CO₂e
Scope 3 (Other Indirect Emissions)
- Transportation: 120 tons CO₂e
- Waste: 10 tons CO₂e
- Paper & Operational Activities: 5 tons CO₂e
- Total Scope 3: 135 tons CO₂e
Total Campus Carbon Emissions
Total Emissions = 5.5 + 85.5 + 135 = 226 tons CO₂e/year
Energy Infrastructure
- Solar Power System (PLTS) at the PPG Building (3 classrooms)
- Solar-powered street lighting (6 units)
- Solar-powered garden lighting (15 units)
- Generators (gensets) (3 units)
Operational Activities
- Daily electricity consumption
- Mobility of academic community
- Waste management activities
Methodology
Emissions = Activity Data × Emission Factor
Where Activity Data refers to the quantified amount of activity that generates emissions, such as fuel consumption (liters), electricity usage (kWh), distance traveled (km), or waste generated (kg). Emission Factor represents the coefficient that converts activity data into greenhouse gas emissions, typically expressed in units such as kg CO₂e per unit of activity.
Key Findings
- Scope 3 emissions dominate (>50%) – typical pattern for organizations.
- Electricity from PLN remains the largest contributor to Scope 2 emissions.
- Renewable energy is still very limited (<5% of total energy consumption).
Academic Interpretation
The campus emission structure is transport-driven, with mobility-related activities being the largest contributor to overall emissions.
The transition towards a green campus has not yet had a significant impact.
The greatest potential for emission reduction lies in improving mobility systems and energy efficiency across campus operations.
Short-Term Strategies
- Conduct energy audits for buildings.
- Promote digitalization (paperless campus).
- Implement shared transportation campaigns.
Medium-Term Strategies
- Expand solar power systems (PLTS) across multiple buildings.
- Develop IoT-based energy monitoring systems.
- Strengthen waste management with 3R principles (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle).
Long-Term Strategies
- Achieve Net Zero Campus by 2045, aligned with institutional vision.
- Integrate sustainability performance into the UI GreenMetric framework.
- Implement carbon offset programs (e.g., tree-planting initiatives).
Based on the findings of the carbon emissions inventory conducted for IPI Garut, it can be concluded that energy consumption, particularly from electricity and transportation, constitutes the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions on campus. The institution’s current renewable energy initiatives, particularly solar power, have had a positive but limited impact on emissions reduction.
Further efforts are needed to enhance renewable energy use, improve waste management, and promote energy-efficient practices throughout campus operations. The greatest potential for reduction lies in improving transportation systems, promoting greener alternatives for mobility, and increasing the adoption of renewable energy sources across the campus.