Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) has an institutional policy in place to ensure that campus renovations and new building developments consider energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable building standards.

This commitment is stipulated in Rector Regulation of Universitas Negeri Padang Number 10 of 2023 concerning Environmentally Friendly Campus Management (Peraturan Rektor Universitas Negeri Padang Nomor 10 Tahun 2023 tentang Pengelolaan Kampus Ramah Lingkungan). Specifically, Chapter III, Article 3, Paragraph 2(f), states that land arrangement, use and utilization, as well as new development planning, must consider the principles of Green Architecture, Green Building, and Smart Building.

In implementing this policy, UNP incorporates various energy-efficient and environmentally friendly features into its campus infrastructure. Major university buildings, including the Rectorate Building, Library, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Economics, and Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), are equipped with energy-efficient LED lighting, inverter-type air conditioning systems, and solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. Furthermore, natural lighting and ventilation are utilized to reduce electricity consumption and improve indoor environmental quality.

UNP also promotes sustainable building and campus management practices through rainwater harvesting systems, efficient irrigation, extensive green open spaces, and environmental monitoring initiatives. These measures support the university's commitment to reducing energy consumption, improving resource efficiency, and minimizing the environmental impact of campus infrastructure.

The implementation of Green Architecture, Green Building, and Smart Building principles demonstrates that UNP has an institutional framework to guide environmentally responsible renovations and new construction projects.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) has established plans and has already implemented various initiatives to upgrade the energy efficiency of its existing campus buildings and facilities as part of its Green Campus Program.

Existing Implementation

UNP has progressively improved the energy performance of its existing campus infrastructure through the installation and replacement of energy-efficient appliances and renewable energy technologies. These initiatives include:

1. Replacing conventional lighting with energy-efficient LED lighting systems in academic buildings, laboratories, and administrative offices.

1. Installing inverter-type air conditioning systems using environmentally friendly R32 refrigerants.

1. Utilizing energy-efficient computers and monitors in laboratories and administrative offices.

1. Implementing automatic lighting and motion sensor systems in selected classrooms, corridors, and restrooms.

1. Installing solar-powered street lighting in several campus areas.

1. Operating solar-powered air quality monitoring equipment to support environmental monitoring and sustainable energy utilization.

Future Plans and Upgrading Commitments

In addition to its existing implementation, UNP has identified further initiatives to improve the energy performance of its campus infrastructure. The university plans to:

1. Expand rooftop solar panel installations across campus buildings to increase the utilization of renewable energy.

1. Conduct regular energy audits to identify opportunities for reducing energy consumption and improving building energy performance.

1. Strengthen energy-saving awareness and practices among students, lecturers, and university staff.

1. Promote sustainable building design through the optimization of natural ventilation and daylighting in campus development.

These initiatives are also aligned with the university's Sustainability Blueprint, which provides strategic direction for strengthening environmental sustainability and improving campus infrastructure management.

Through the continuation and expansion of these programs, UNP is committed to progressively upgrading its existing buildings and facilities to achieve higher energy efficiency, reduce electricity consumption and carbon emissions, and support its long-term vision of becoming a sustainable and low-carbon campus by 2030.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) continuously integrates environmental management considerations into its institutional operations, particularly through the measurement and inventory of greenhouse gas emissions generated by campus activities. Carbon footprint assessment serves as an evaluative instrument to identify emission sources, estimate the contribution of individual operational activities to total carbon emissions, and establish an empirical foundation for formulating environmentally responsible policies in accordance with the principles of sustainable development.

Based on the carbon footprint inventory conducted for the 2025–2026 period, the total estimated carbon emissions associated with UNP's operational activities amounted to 845.71 metric tons of CO₂ per year. This estimation encompasses several principal emission sources, including electricity consumption, the use of four-wheeled vehicles, the use of two-wheeled vehicles, and the operation of the university's internal shuttle bus services. In detail, electricity consumption accounted for 250.09 metric tons of CO₂, four-wheeled vehicles contributed 89.71 metric tons of CO₂, two-wheeled vehicles accounted for 505.01 metric tons of CO₂, and internal shuttle bus operations contributed 0.90 metric tons of CO₂.

The carbon footprint assessment was conducted in accordance with the methodology recommended by UI GreenMetric and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2019 Guidelines. In estimating indirect emissions associated with electricity consumption, UNP applies an emission factor of 0.024, taking into account the characteristics of the electricity supply system in West Sumatra, which is supported by hydroelectric power generation. The application of this methodology is intended to provide a measurable estimation of emissions that reflects the characteristics of the energy sources utilized in the university's operational activities.

The resulting carbon footprint inventory provides UNP with an institutional basis for evaluating its carbon emission profile, identifying operational sectors with the most significant contributions to total emissions, and establishing a more structured approach to carbon management. Information regarding emissions from electricity consumption and campus transportation activities can serve as an empirical reference for developing energy efficiency strategies, optimizing internal transportation systems, and strengthening low-carbon operational practices. Accordingly, carbon footprint measurement functions not only as an instrument for monitoring environmental performance but also as an integral component of the university's institutional efforts to support climate change mitigation and the achievement of sustainable development goals

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) promotes the implementation of energy efficiency principles as an integral component of its commitment to sustainable campus environmental management. Efforts to reduce electricity consumption are directed towards the effective control of electrical facility utilization, the enhancement of environmental awareness among the university community regarding energy conservation, and the establishment of responsible energy-use practices in both academic and administrative activities.

The implementation of these energy efficiency initiatives is supported by the provision of communication and educational materials strategically displayed throughout the campus environment. One practical measure involves the installation of energy conservation notices near lighting switches, encouraging users to switch off lights when they are not required. This initiative represents an educational approach to fostering energy-conscious behavior, optimizing lighting systems according to actual requirements, and minimizing non-essential electricity consumption.

In addition to regulating lighting utilization, energy conservation efforts also encompass the optimization of air-conditioning systems in classrooms, administrative offices, and other supporting facilities. The operation of air-conditioning equipment is encouraged to correspond with room occupancy and the requirements of ongoing activities. Campus facility users are also encouraged to switch off air-conditioning units when rooms are unoccupied and avoid excessive operation. This approach is intended to control electricity consumption while improving the efficiency of building facility utilization.

Through these measures, UNP seeks to strengthen an institutional culture of energy conservation involving the active participation of the university community and campus facility users. The regulation of lighting and air-conditioning usage constitutes an operational approach to energy efficiency that can contribute to the gradual reduction of electricity consumption. Accordingly, the implementation of energy-conscious practices is expected to provide a foundation for more effective, efficient, and environmentally sustainable campus energy management.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP), through its Research Strategic Plan (RENSTRA) 2025–2029, demonstrates its institutional commitment to supporting the transition away from carbon-intensive energy sources, particularly fossil fuel-based energy industries, including coal and oil. This commitment is reflected in the university's strategic research priorities, which emphasize reducing dependence on fossil fuels, accelerating renewable energy development, and promoting sustainable energy alternatives. These priorities represent an important institutional direction towards supporting a low-carbon economy and reducing reliance on industries associated with high carbon emissions.

As part of this commitment, UNP prioritizes research and technological innovation aimed at developing alternatives to conventional fossil fuel-based energy sources. These initiatives include the development of flexible solar panels, small-scale wind turbines, hybrid solar-wind energy systems, agricultural waste-based biofuels, and communal biogas systems. Such research contributes to expanding renewable energy adoption, strengthening clean energy alternatives, and reducing long-term dependence on carbon-intensive energy sources.

Furthermore, UNP promotes research on waste-to-energy technologies, environmentally friendly energy storage systems, smart grids, and solar-powered seawater desalination. These research priorities support the development of cleaner energy technologies, improve energy efficiency, and encourage the utilization of sustainable energy resources. By strengthening research and innovation in renewable energy, UNP contributes to creating alternatives to conventional energy systems that rely heavily on coal, oil, and other fossil fuels.

The university also emphasizes multidisciplinary research and the development of a strategic roadmap for renewable energy innovation. Its research agenda includes community-based energy transition initiatives that encourage the wider adoption of clean and renewable energy technologies. These efforts support the gradual transformation of energy systems, reduce fossil fuel dependency, and promote a more sustainable approach to energy development and resource utilization.

In the context of Indicator 7.2.6 (Divestment Policy), these institutional research priorities demonstrate UNP's broader commitment to supporting the transition away from carbon-intensive energy industries, particularly coal and oil, through renewable energy innovation, clean energy development, and the reduction of fossil fuel dependence. The strategic direction outlined in RENSTRA 2025–2029 provides supporting evidence of the university's commitment to a sustainable energy transition and the development of alternatives to carbon-intensive energy sources.

Through these initiatives, UNP supports the broader objectives of reducing dependence on fossil fuel industries, encouraging the development of renewable energy alternatives, and advancing a low-carbon energy transition. These efforts contribute to the institutional foundation for promoting more sustainable energy practices and supporting the transition towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) conducts electricity consumption monitoring and reviews energy usage across its campus buildings and operational facilities through the annual electricity consumption records for 2025. The data provide a comprehensive overview of monthly electricity consumption (kWh) and expenditure across different university buildings and facilities, serving as a basis for identifying areas with high energy consumption and potential energy wastage.

In 2025, UNP recorded a total electricity consumption of 10,420,440.20 kWh, with total electricity expenditure reaching IDR10,680,360,685. The monthly consumption records enable the university to monitor energy usage patterns, compare consumption levels across buildings, and identify fluctuations in electricity demand throughout the year.

Based on the consumption review, several facilities were identified as priority areas for further energy efficiency evaluation, particularly the UNP Education Building, FKT IKIP Building, IKIP Padang Directorate Building, and MIPA IKIP Padang Building, which recorded relatively high electricity consumption. In November 2025, for example, the UNP Education Building recorded 287,240 kWh, while the FKT IKIP Building and IKIP Padang Directorate Building recorded 153,176 kWh and 142,048 kWh, respectively.

These findings provide a basis for identifying potential energy inefficiencies and areas requiring further investigation, including air-conditioning systems, lighting installations, laboratory equipment, and other electrical facilities. By reviewing monthly electricity consumption and identifying buildings with the highest energy demand, UNP can establish priorities for energy audits, evaluate energy utilization patterns, and develop targeted energy-saving measures.

Through this systematic monitoring and review process, UNP supports energy wastage identification, energy efficiency assessment, responsible energy consumption, and improved energy management across its campus facilities. This approach provides an important foundation for reducing unnecessary electricity consumption and promoting more sustainable campus operations.

Supporting evidence: 2025 Annual Electricity Consumption and Expenditure Monitoring Report

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) actively implements community outreach programmes aimed at improving public knowledge, awareness, and participation in the utilization of clean energy and renewable energy technologies. These initiatives are carried out through educational activities, community empowerment, and the implementation of appropriate technologies that utilize local resources to promote energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

One of these initiatives was the AR-ENERGY (Areca-Energy) Programme, conducted through the Student Creativity Programme for Community Service (PKM-PM) in Sipinang Village, Palembayan District, Agam Regency, from 3 to 26 September 2025. Through this programme, UNP students collaborated with the local youth organization (Karang Taruna) to transform areca nut husk waste and livestock manure into biogas as an alternative energy source. This initiative introduced the local community to the potential of converting organic waste into renewable energy while encouraging reduced dependence on fossil fuels. The programme also introduced environmentally friendly natural textile dyes derived from areca nut husks.

Another initiative was implemented by the Undergraduate Electrical Engineering Study Programme, Faculty of Engineering, UNP, through a community service project involving the installation of a solar-powered water pump at Rabbayana Prayer Hall in Baringin Village, Lubuk Kilangan District, Padang City, in 2025. The project provided a sustainable solution for accessing clean water through solar energy utilization. Its implementation included site surveys, technical planning, installation of solar panels and water pumps, system testing, user training, and the handover of the system to the prayer hall management. Through this initiative, community members gained practical exposure to the use of solar energy as an environmentally friendly alternative energy source that reduces dependence on conventional electricity and supports energy efficiency.

Through these initiatives, UNP demonstrates its commitment to extending clean energy and energy efficiency education beyond the university campus. These community outreach programmes highlight the university's role in transferring knowledge and technology through participatory approaches, community empowerment, and the implementation of renewable energy solutions tailored to local needs. Consequently, UNP's community service activities in 2025 contribute to improving energy literacy, encouraging the adoption of alternative energy sources, and strengthening public awareness of the importance of efficient and sustainable energy consumption.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) demonstrates its commitment to supporting the acceleration of the energy transition and promoting sustainable energy utilization through active participation in discussions and coordination forums involving local governments and various electricity-sector stakeholders. One of these contributions was demonstrated through UNP's facilitation of the finalization of the Regional General Electricity Plan (RUKD) for West Sumatra Province, held on March 19, 2025, at the Senate Meeting Room, Rectorate Building, UNP. Initiated by the Indonesian Electricity Society (Masyarakat Kelistrikan Indonesia/MKI) of West Sumatra, the event served as a collaborative and advocacy platform to encourage the development of a fair, sustainable, and energy-transition-oriented regional electricity system.

During the event, the Rector of UNP, Krismadinata, Ph.D., expressed support for sustainable electricity planning and encouraged the development of environmentally friendly energy sources. The forum involved various stakeholders, including the Indonesian Electricity Society, PLN, the West Sumatra Provincial Energy and Mineral Resources Office, the Regional Research and Development Agency, and several higher education institutions across West Sumatra. The finalized RUKD document was intended to be submitted to the Governor of West Sumatra through the Provincial Energy and Mineral Resources Office as a reference for regional electricity planning.

Through this initiative, UNP demonstrates its role as a higher education institution that contributes not only to knowledge development but also to public advocacy and multi-stakeholder collaboration in promoting the transformation of the energy sector toward a more sustainable system. Discussions on energy justice, the development of new energy sources, and environmentally responsible energy practices reflect UNP's support for emission reduction efforts and the acceleration of the transition toward clean and renewable energy. This engagement represents UNP's contribution to promoting public commitment and encouraging stakeholders beyond the university environment to support sustainable energy policies and planning

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) contributes to strengthening the capacity of local industries in adopting energy-efficient practices and advancing clean energy development through technical training, professional expertise, and industry collaboration. Through its academic and institutional resources, UNP provides industry-oriented training and knowledge transfer to support the development of technical competencies in energy systems, energy conversion, thermodynamics, and environmentally responsible industrial operations. These initiatives aim to improve technical understanding, promote the adoption of efficient energy practices, and strengthen the capacity of industry personnel to support the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy. UNP's engagement with industry partners, particularly in the renewable energy sector, reflects its commitment to facilitating knowledge exchange and providing professional support for sustainable industrial development.

Evidence of UNP’s contribution includes the following activities:

1. PT Supreme Energy Employee Apprenticeship Program at UNP Academy: Strengthening Technical Competencies for the Renewable Energy Sector

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP), through UNP Academy, demonstrated its commitment to strengthening university–industry collaboration by launching a professional apprenticeship programme for 23 prospective employees of PT Supreme Energy on 30 May 2025. PT Supreme Energy operates in the geothermal energy sector, particularly in Muaro Labuh, South Solok, West Sumatra. The programme was designed to develop a skilled and competent local workforce capable of supporting the operation and development of renewable energy facilities.

The apprenticeship programme provided structured technical and professional training delivered by UNP lecturers, university experts, and external industry professionals. Through this initiative, participants received industry-oriented knowledge and practical competencies relevant to energy operations, engineering systems, and the technical requirements of the geothermal industry. The programme also facilitated knowledge transfer, professional capacity building, and industry-based skills development, bridging academic expertise with the practical needs of the renewable energy sector.

All 23 participants were recruited from West Sumatra, reflecting UNP's contribution to local workforce empowerment, regional human resource development, and the preparation of qualified personnel for the clean energy industry. This collaboration illustrates how UNP mobilises its academic expertise to provide professional training and technical support to industry partners, while strengthening the availability of skilled human resources for geothermal energy development and the broader clean energy transition.

1. UNP Academy and PT Supreme Energy Collaboration Enhances Prospective Employees’ Competencies through SHE Training

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP), through UNP Academy, established a strategic collaboration with PT Supreme Energy by organising Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) training under the Supreme Energy Academy for Renewable Energy Knowledge (SPARK) programme on 23–26 June 2025. The programme involved 22 prospective employees of PT Supreme Energy and aimed to strengthen their professional competencies, technical knowledge, and practical readiness to work in the renewable energy industry.

The training was delivered by UNP Academy instructors in collaboration with industry professionals, including an environmental engineering specialist from PT Supreme Energy. The learning activities focused on strengthening participants’ understanding of workplace safety, occupational health, environmental protection, and the implementation of relevant SHE procedures in industrial operations. Through practical and industry-oriented training, participants were equipped with knowledge and competencies relevant to maintaining safe working conditions, minimising environmental risks, and supporting responsible operational practices in the geothermal energy sector.

This initiative demonstrates UNP’s active role in providing direct professional training, technical knowledge transfer, and human resource capacity-building services to an industry partner operating in the renewable energy sector. By mobilising its academic expertise and engaging industry practitioners, UNP helps bridge the gap between higher education and industrial requirements while supporting the development of a skilled local workforce. The collaboration also reinforces the importance of environmental management, occupational safety, sustainable industrial practices, and renewable energy workforce development in advancing the clean energy sector.

Through this partnership, UNP contributes to strengthening industry capabilities and preparing competent human resources to support the sustainable operation of renewable energy facilities. It further reflects the university’s commitment to university–industry collaboration, practical technical education, environmental responsibility, and sustainable energy development.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) actively contributes to the development of environmentally sustainable energy policies through collaboration and engagement with regional government institutions, energy-sector stakeholders, and other relevant organizations. The university participates in policy-related discussions and planning initiatives that promote the transition towards cleaner energy, sustainable electricity development, and low-carbon development. Through its academic expertise and institutional involvement, UNP supports the formulation and refinement of regional energy policies that encourage the adoption of renewable energy, environmentally friendly energy systems, and energy-efficient technologies. This engagement demonstrates UNP’s commitment to contributing to evidence-informed policymaking and advancing sustainable energy development at the regional level.

1. Supporting the Energy Transition: UNP Facilitates the Finalization of West Sumatra’s Regional Electricity General Plan (RUKD)

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) actively contributes to regional energy policy development through institutional participation and collaboration with government agencies, energy-sector stakeholders, and higher education institutions. On 19 March 2025, UNP facilitated the finalisation of the West Sumatra Regional Electricity General Plan (Rencana Umum Ketenagalistrikan Daerah/RUKD) in collaboration with the Indonesian Electricity Society (MKI) of West Sumatra. The initiative brought together relevant stakeholders to discuss and refine the regional electricity planning framework in support of the clean energy transition and sustainable energy development.

Through this engagement, UNP supported participatory energy policymaking and the development of a regional electricity plan that considers energy equity, environmental sustainability, and long-term electricity needs. The RUKD was intended to serve as a planning reference for the West Sumatra Provincial Government, with the final document to be submitted to the Governor through the Provincial Energy and Mineral Resources Office (ESDM). The initiative reflects UNP’s contribution to sustainable electricity planning, environmentally responsible energy development, and low-carbon development at the regional level.

The activity demonstrates UNP’s institutional engagement in supporting regional energy policy formulation and coordination, particularly in advancing a more sustainable, equitable, and environmentally conscious electricity sector.

1. UNP's Contribution to Regional Low-Carbon and Sustainable Energy Policy Development

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP), through its Research Center for Climate Change (RCCC), actively participates in supporting the development of regional policies for low-carbon and sustainable development. On 13 November 2025, UNP representatives, Dr. Nofi Yendri Sudiar, M.Si. and Dezi Handayani, M.Si., contributed to the kick-off meeting for the formulation of the West Sumatra Regional Low-Carbon Development Plan (RPRKD). During the forum, the UNP team shared its institutional experience in implementing the UI GreenMetric framework as a data-driven and measurable approach to strengthening regional sustainability planning.

UNP's contribution highlighted the importance of evidence-based policymaking, integrated energy data management, measurable performance indicators, energy consumption monitoring, and energy efficiency in supporting regional low-carbon development. The UI GreenMetric framework provides practical guidance for integrating energy and climate change considerations into regional planning, including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, improvement of energy efficiency, and promotion of sustainable resource management.

Through this engagement, UNP demonstrated its role as an academic partner in regional policy formulation, sustainable energy planning, and low-carbon transition initiatives. The university also expressed its commitment to supporting local government through scientific research, greenhouse gas emission calculation training, climate literacy, and the sharing of sustainable campus best practices. This collaboration illustrates UNP's contribution to strengthening evidence-based regional policies that promote environmentally sustainable energy development, energy efficiency, and long-term climate action.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) demonstrates its commitment to supporting low-carbon innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship by providing financial assistance, business development support, and opportunities for student-led start-ups through the Student Entrepreneurship Program (Program Mahasiswa Wirausaha/PMW). This program aims to encourage students to develop innovative business ideas, establish start-up companies, and create entrepreneurial initiatives that have the potential to contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally responsible economy.

In 2025, UNP provided financial funding to six student start-up companies operating in various business sectors, including food and beverages, customized products, and creative design services. This funding represents the university's tangible support for student entrepreneurship, start-up development, business innovation, and the growth of sustainable business initiatives.

Several funded start-ups demonstrate potential opportunities for environmentally conscious product innovation. For instance, Mie Bayam produces healthy green noodles using natural spinach extract without artificial coloring, while Cocogo develops coconut-based beverages using natural ingredients. These businesses illustrate the potential for utilizing natural resources and developing alternative products that can support more sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Through the PMW program, UNP encourages students to develop innovative and sustainable business models, explore the use of natural and locally available resources, and identify opportunities to improve resource efficiency in their business operations. The financial assistance provided also helps student entrepreneurs establish and expand their businesses while creating opportunities to integrate environmentally responsible practices into their production and service activities.

Furthermore, this initiative reflects UNP's role in fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports green entrepreneurship, low-carbon economic development, sustainable business innovation, and environmentally responsible start-ups. By facilitating access to start-up funding and supporting student-led business initiatives, UNP contributes to building entrepreneurial capacity and encouraging future business ventures with the potential to support the transition towards a more sustainable and low-carbon economy.