Energy and Climate Change Initiatives
UMPSA actively implements energy and climate change initiatives to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These programmes focus on energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, carbon emission reduction, climate awareness, and sustainable resource management.
No Poverty
Energy efficiency cost savings channeled to student financial aid and community support (Kembara Lestari rural solar)
RM 2.49M+ cumulative savings (2023–2025); 5 rural households now electrified
Zero Hunger
Biodiesel production from palm waste (10,150 kWh); energy cost savings reinvested in affordable campus dining and food security programmes
10,150 kWh biodiesel/year; campus food subsidy maintained via operational savings
Good Health & Well-being
GHG reduction (11,514 tCO₂/year) improves air quality; LED lighting upgrades (99.80%) improve occupant health and wellbeing
11,514 tCO₂/year reduced; 6,700,971 kWh/year EE savings = reduced pollution exposure
Quality Education
MYSUN, WSCC, ReTHINK, CITREX 2025, and SDG 13 Integration programmes engage all campus stakeholders in sustainability education and research
14,652 campus community engaged; CITREX 2025 (15th edition); MYSUN (8 national + 3 EU universities)
Gender Equality
Inclusive participation in sustainability innovation — female researchers, engineers, and SDC staff lead energy and climate projects
Equal representation in SDC teams, MYSUN, and UMPSA GHG Reduction Programme delivery
Clean Water & Sanitation
IoT water quality monitoring system with GIS and AI analysis protects campus water bodies; water-efficient building systems integrated with BMS
Real-time monitoring of all campus water bodies; smart BMS reduces water heating energy by ~15%
Affordable & Clean Energy
3.58 MWp solar PV; hydro (47,500 kWh); biodiesel; seawater lighting; OPTR/ToU tariff management; 99.80% LED conversion; 32 smart meters
4,537,442 kWh solar (2025); RE ratio 23.6%; RM 1,245,008.93 saved; total RE: ~4.76M kWh/year
Decent Work & Economic Growth
CITREX 2025, UMPSA–CREaTE JKR AR/Digital Twin, and green technology commercialization create green employment and entrepreneurship pathways
AR/Digital Twin deployed Feb 2025; 255+ CITREX entries; green job pathways for graduates
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
12 innovation programs including IoT BMS, AR Digital Twin, ASEAN EcoCampus, smart meters, FMS, and solar monitoring platform
11 ICT systems deployed; ASEAN EcoCampus Green Flag (1st in ASEAN); 4-Diamond LCC2030C
Reduced Inequalities
Kembara Lestari provides energy access to Taun Gusi rural community; accessible smart building features support differently abled campus community
5 rural households solar-electrified + 10 homes rewired (Jun 2025, Sabah)
Sustainable Cities & Communities
Smart buildings (382,855 m², 84.4% coverage), real-time energy monitoring, BMS automation, WSCC 2025 conference on sustainable cities and infrastructure
382,855 m² smart building coverage; LCC2030C Pekan: 4-Diamond; Gambang: Diamond
Responsible Consumption & Production
Waste-to-energy (biodiesel from palm waste); Trash for Cash recycling programme; OPTR ToU off-peak load shifting; SEDA BEDOS energy reporting
10,150 kWh/year biodiesel; OPTR off-peak shift 4.29M kWh/year; Trash for Cash waste diversion
Climate Action
GHG Reduction Programme (Scope 1/2/3); 4-Diamond LCC2030C 2025; 36.89% GHG reduction since 2019; Net-Zero 2030 Blueprint; Digital CF Tracking
5,471.77 tCO₂eq LCC2030C reduction; Net CF 7,521 tCO₂ (0.51 t/person); 36.89% since 2019
Life Below Water
Seawater-powered lighting research reduces grid energy demand; IoT water quality monitoring protects aquatic ecosystems near campus
Seawater lighting operational; IoT monitoring of campus water bodies and drainage systems
Life on Land
Green space expansion; tree planting for carbon absorption (offset contribution); ASEAN EcoCampus biodiversity initiatives; net-zero lands use planning
Tree planting offset contribution; ASEAN EcoCampus Green Flag (biodiversity criterion met)
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Sustainable Campus Blueprint 2022–2025 formalises institutional governance for sustainability; SDC coordinates transparent ESG reporting and policy
SDC operational 2024–2025; Sustainable Campus Blueprint formally adopted; SEDA BEDOS compliance
Partnerships for the Goals
MYSUN (Erasmus+, EU partnership); UMPSA–CREaTE JKR MoU; ASEAN EcoCampus Network; WSCC international partners; TNB, SEDA, and GreenMetric partnerships
EU Erasmus+ partnership active; CREaTE JKR MoU (Feb 2025); ASEAN EcoCampus recognition (Mar 2026)
