Number of innovation program(s) in Energy and Climate Change
UMPSA executed 10 innovative energy and climate change programs in 2024, including the 3.58 MWp solar installation generating 4.74 GWh annually, Diamond-level Low Carbon City certification, and international sustainability conferences. These initiatives demonstrate comprehensive greenhouse gas reduction, smart building implementation across 382,855 m², and measurable impact through technology commercialisation and innovation awards.
| No. | Program Title | Description | Date | URL Link of Evidences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | World Sustainable Construction Conference Series 2024 (WSCC 2024) | Organized by FTKA, focusing on sustainable engineering practices, climate change adaptation, and green infrastructure | 18–19 Oct 2024 | https://ftka.umpsa.edu.my/index.php/event/wscc/wscc-series-2024 |
| 2 | 2nd ReTHINK 2024 Conference | Industry–academia sustainability conference with OUDino agarwood inoculant technology launch | 12 Sept 2024 | https://www.umpsaholdings.my/post/2nd-conference-on-rethinking-the-future-of-sustainability-rethink-2024-2 |
| 3 | MYSUN Project Partnership | Erasmus+ Capacity Building project promoting Malaysian university campuses as “living laboratories” for sustainability and energy efficiency | 2024 | https://mygreen.umpsa.edu.my/index.php/rankings/ui-green/energy-climate-change |
| 4 | Sustainable Development Centre (SDC) | Established December 2023, coordinates UMPSA’s sustainability initiatives and ESG programs supporting the Sustainable Campus Blueprint 2022–2025 | 2024 | https://mygreen.umpsa.edu.my/index.php/sustainable-development-centre |
| 5 | 17th Public University KIK Convention | UMPSA hosted innovation convention with 28 groups competing in Social Innovation and Service Delivery categories | 8 Aug 2024 | https://news.umpsa.edu.my/general/umpsa-hosts-17th-public-university-innovative-and-creative-group-kik-convention-year-2024 |
| 6 | CITREX 2024 – Innovation Exposition | 14th Creation, Innovation, Technology & Research Exposition awarded 93 gold, 126 silver, and 35 bronze medals from 255 entries | 9 May 2024 | https://research.umpsa.edu.my/index.php/news-home/citrex-2024-9-may-2024 |
| 7 | Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Program | Formal programs covering all three scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions | 2024 | https://mygreen.umpsa.edu.my/index.php/greenhouse-gas-emission-reduction-program |
| 8 | 3.58 MWp Solar System Implementation | Large-scale renewable energy project generating 4,742,865 kWh in 2024 | Operational 2024 | https://mygreen.umpsa.edu.my/index.php/uncategorised/solar-energy |
| 9 | Low Carbon City Challenge Achievement | Diamond rating for Pekan Campus (4-diamond) and 2-diamond rating for Gambang Campus in 2030 Low Carbon City Challenge | 2024 | https://mygreen.umpsa.edu.my/index.php/reaching-net-zero |
| 10 | Smart Building Innovation Program | Six buildings (382,855 m²) implementing advanced building management systems and energy efficiency technologies | 2024 | https://mygreen.umpsa.edu.my/index.php/smart-building |
| 11 | Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Program | Solar Installation in Rural Area | 2025 | https://www.facebook.com/share/1CTo1Ts8hK/ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19bup6EmMx/ |
| 12 | Community Service, Affordable & Clean Energy | Community service & Solar Installation in Rural Area | 2024 | https://www.facebook.com/share/1EDYXsrGFV/ |
