We are thrilled to present the KMUTT 2023-2024 Annual Sustainability Report, showcasing significant advancements in our sustainability and climate action goals. This report not only reflects our university-wide commitment to promoting environmental, social, and economic well-being but also introduces our enhanced Sustainability Action Plan. This plan focuses on redefining our approaches to energy use, construction, operations, and leadership. At KMUTT, we leverage our campus as a living laboratory, collaborating with our vibrant community of faculty, students, staff, and alumni to test, validate, and expand cutting-edge research and sustainable innovations. Our dedicated efforts underscore our deep commitment to leading by example and fostering a sustainable future for both the KMUTT community and the global environment.
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Sustainability Report
Explore the strides and commitments in the KMUTT Sustainability Report, showcasing our dedication to shaping a greener, more sustainable future through innovative practices and collaborative efforts.
KMUTT's Pathway to Carbon Neutrality by 2040
In the baseline year of 2019, KMUTT emitted 16,720 tons of carbon dioxide (equivalent) from various direct and indirect activities across its four educational campuses: Pracha Uthit, Bang Khun Thian, Ratchaburi, and the KX Building, with 94% of these emissions originating from electricity use. To achieve carbon neutrality by 2040, KMUTT has implemented a comprehensive action plan focusing on:
1. Energy Efficiency: Enhancing the energy efficiency of existing buildings through better electricity management, advancing smart buildings using renewable energy combined with energy storage systems to progress towards Net Zero Energy Buildings, developing district cooling systems, and implementing the So Cool project to reduce campus temperatures by 1-2 degrees Celsius.
2. Renewable Energy Production: By installing solar PV panels on every viable building within KMUTT.
3. Electric Vehicles: Transitioning the university's vehicles, including shuttle services, to electric models.
4. Zero Waste Initiative: Reducing waste sent for disposal through single-use plastic reduction initiatives, the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), producing Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) from waste, and applying circular economy principles to achieve zero waste.
These initiatives are expected to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2040 from the baseline year, primarily through measures related to energy efficiency and renewable energy. Beyond these carbon reduction measures, KMUTT has also launched a conservation project in its Ratchaburi campus forest and planted over 130 acres of mangrove forests, enhancing carbon sequestration to help achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.