King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
Sustainability Report
A Sustainable University for SDGs 2030.
Embedding sustainability across governance, teaching, research, and operations.
"KMUTT empowers its community to become proactive change agents — driving innovation, responsible resource use, and global collaboration toward all 17 SDGs."
King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi proudly launches its sustainability initiative under the vision "KMUTT: A Sustainable University for SDGs 2030." The university is committed to embedding sustainability across governance, teaching, research, and campus operations. Through the "SEP for SDGs" philosophy, KMUTT believes in the long-term social, economic, and environmental benefits of green initiatives.
Performance
Progress at a glance.
Key indicators for 2026. Compared to 2025.
Education & Research
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Courses on environment & sustainability
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Sustainability research funds
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E&S publications
Campus Operations
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kWh / capita
Energy usage
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Water usage
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Total waste
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Recycled waste
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sq. km
Forest vegetation area
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passengers
Sustainable transport users
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The arrows (▲ / ▼) represent the change in each indicator compared to the values recorded in 2025.
Strategy
Five pillars.
One mission.
Empowering the KMUTT community to lead positive change.
Green university policy, institutional investment guidelines, and strategic sustainability planning that guide every decision across all four campuses.
R&D addressing global environmental challenges with measurable impact on society — over $22M in sustainability research funds annually.
Energy, water, waste, and transport management across all four campuses — tracked, measured, and continuously improved.
Sustainability-integrated curriculum and partnerships with schools and industry through the SEP for SDGs philosophy.
Community programs, Green Heart students, and public awareness campaigns that extend impact beyond campus boundaries.
Green Heart Student
Since 2014, student volunteers lead sustainability activities and innovations on campus, building awareness of energy, environment, and safety in nearby communities.
Learn moreKMUTT Green Nudges
Behavioral interventions encouraging sustainable choices — from reusable containers to energy-saving habits across daily campus life.
Learn moreKMUTT Social Lab
A platform for students, faculty, and communities to collaborate on social innovation — applying academic expertise to real-world environmental challenges.
Learn moreCampus
Nine focus areas.
Where KMUTT integrates eco-friendly design, research, and daily practice.
Green Infrastructure
Eco-friendly campus design, green master plan, and sustainable construction standards.
Energy & Climate Change
Renewable energy, smart buildings, energy conservation policy, and GHG reduction.
Waste Management
Recycling programs, paperless university, single-use plastic ban, and waste-to-energy.
Water Conservation
Efficient appliances, safe drinking water, wastewater monitoring, and rainwater harvesting.
Transportation
Walk & bike master plan, bike share, campus bus services, and electric vehicles.
Education & Research
Sustainable courses, R&D programs, sustainability organizations, and events.
Health & Safety
Lab safety, food safety commitments, health facilities, and safety week activities.
Nature Positive
Refrain, Reduce, Restore, Renew — canal bio-remediation, mangrove planting, zero waste campus.
Carbon Neutrality 2040
Roadmap to net-zero, organizational structure, and annual emission reporting across all four campuses.
Climate Action
Carbon neutral by 2040.
In 2019, KMUTT emitted 16,720 tCO₂eq — 94% from electricity. Targeting 30% reduction by 2040, plus 130+ acres of mangrove forest.
2040
Net-zero target
Energy Efficiency
Smart buildings, energy storage, and the "So Cool" project reducing temperatures by 1–2°C.
Renewable Energy
Solar PV panels on every viable building across all campuses.
Electric Vehicles
Transitioning the university fleet and shuttle services to electric models.
Zero Waste
Plastic ban, RDF production, and circular economy principles.
Data
Emission trends.
Greenhouse gas emissions by scope (ton CO₂eq).
Scope 1 — Direct
Fuel combustion in machinery, vehicles, and on-site sources.
Scope 2 — Indirect
Purchased electricity — the largest emission source at KMUTT.
Scope 3 — Value Chain
Travel, waste disposal, water use, and external services.
| Scope | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1* | 286 | 322 | 186 | 193 | 309 | 1,949 | 1,090.15 |
| Scope 2 | 15,744 | 13,772 | 10,878 | 14,420 | 14,931 | 15,266 | 14,581.14 |
| Scope 3* | 690 | 428 | 827 | 431 | 751 | 628 | 323.98 |
| Total | 16,720 | 14,522 | 11,891 | 15,044 | 15,991 | 17,843 | 15,995.27 |
Remarks: *CO₂ from refrigerant (R22) reported separately. 2025 = Q1–Q3. Scope 3 includes water and waste. Waste data: Bangmod campus.
Campaigns
Say no to plastics.
Since 2015, KMUTT has driven toward a plastic-free campus — from "Bring Your Own Mug" to eliminating the BIG 4. Target: 100% by 2027.
43%
2024 — Current achievement
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100% — our future vision
University-wide sustainability policies for reusable containers across all campuses.
Waste to Zero.
The KMUTT Waste Rally is a dynamic, environmentally conscious activity that promotes recycling and sustainable living among students — exchanging collected plastic bottles and electronic waste for activity hours.
Learn more about KMUTT Waste Rally0 kg
Plastic bottles collected
2024–2026
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Electronic waste collected
2024–2026
How the campaign works
Objective
Enhance environmental awareness and encourage recycling habits by linking collected materials to activity hours — motivating students to actively participate in waste reduction.
Materials for Recycling
Plastic bottles (water and beverage containers) and electronic waste — old phones, laptops, batteries, and other small electronic devices.
Exchange System
Students exchange collected recyclables for activity hours, which may count toward academic or extracurricular requirements.
Higher Contributions
Students who contribute larger amounts receive additional benefits — more activity hours or other forms of recognition.
Educational Impact
Teaches students about waste management and the environmental impact of plastic and e-waste beyond the physical act of recycling.
Implementation
Organized collection and sorting systems with tracking for activity hours. Collaboration with environmental organizations and recycling centers.
Community & Environmental Benefits
Contributes to a cleaner, more sustainable campus and instills environmental responsibility in students — with potential to inspire similar initiatives in other institutions and communities.
Recent Activity
Highlights.
Selected programs mapped to SDGs.
Click and drag to browse activities.
Energy & Climate
KMUTT (Bang Khun Thian) Receives Energy Award at the THAILAND ENERGY AWARDS 2023
SDG 7SDG 13SDG 17
Waste
KMUTT Joins the Drive for "Thai People Free of E-Waste" Campaign
SDG 12SDG 13
Energy & Climate
KMUTT 60 Earth Hour 2025: Uniting for Climate Action
SDG 7SDG 13SDG 17
Green Heart
Faculty of Science Student Club Organizes the 3rd Nature and Environmental Conservation Camp
SDG 7SDG 13SDG 15
Health & Safety
KMUTT's 22nd Safety Week
SDG 3SDG 4SDG 12
Environment
KMUTT Collaborates to Organize Green Market: A Market for Loving the Earth
SDG 4SDG 12SDG 13SDG 17
Equality
The Career Development of Persons with Disabilities (HigherEd for PWD)
SDG 4SDG 10SDG 11SDG 17
Network
KMUTT Green School Network: Empowering Sustainable Leaders in Schools
SDG 4SDG 7SDG 12SDG 13
Carbon Neutrality
KMUTT Showcases Net-Zero Carbon Initiatives at ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week 2024
SDG 7SDG 12SDG 13
Network
KMUTT Fosters Community and Public Sector Relations
SDG 3SDG 4SDG 7SDG 12SDG 13
Green Heart
Green Heart Challenge: Promoting Sustainable Solutions at KMUTT
SDG 3SDG 7SDG 12SDG 13
Energy & Climate
World Environment Day 2024
SDG 13SDG 14SDG 15
Publications
Download our reports.
Official annual reports and related publications — reflecting our commitment to nurturing students and staff as catalysts for transformative change.
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