The institution adopts a comprehensive Green Campus policy that integrates environmental protection, sustainability, and climate change mitigation into its strategic planning and daily operations. This includes the development of a strategic plan aligned with environmental management principles, the establishment of dedicated teams and programs to promote environmental awareness, and the implementation of a Climate Action Plan aimed at reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, and fostering a sustainable campus environment. Operational strategies focus on optimizing infrastructure and spatial planning, enhancing energy conservation and renewable energy use, managing waste through reduction, segregation, and safe treatment, conserving water resources, and promoting environmentally friendly transportation systems. Additionally, the institution emphasizes increasing green open spaces, adopting eco-friendly building practices, and ensuring active participation from all academic members through continuous monitoring, evaluation, and institutional accountability mechanisms to mitigate environmental impact effectively.

See how we are implementing our Climate Action Plan.

Smart class usability training supports sustainable education practices by strengthening the capacity of staff to implement Smartclass-based digital learning, enabling more efficient, paperless teaching and reducing reliance on physical resources. By integrating interactive technologies into classroom delivery, the initiative contributes to minimizing material consumption and limiting the need for physical mobility, thereby aligning with institutional efforts to promote environmentally responsible and low-carbon educational practices. SmartClass Usage Training

INCOBEST is conducted annually as part of the university’s sustainability initiatives, addressing climate change through international collaboration, research exchange, and educational innovation, thereby strengthening capacity and awareness in tackling ongoing environmental challenges. ICOBEST Emerging Issues on Natural Science, Environment, & Its Learning Innovation

The Architecture Program of Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta strengthens its commitment to sustainable development by enhancing staff capacity in green building practices and promoting environmentally friendly Islamic architecture. Green Building Performance Assessment Training (BGH) Building Ordination

This workshop introduces students to developing innovative and impactful project ideas aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in addressing environmental, educational, and health challenges through creative research proposals. SDGs-Based PKM Workshop

We have developed an internal assessment framework based on various sources. Click here to access the assessment.

As part of its commitment to sustainable and environmentally responsible procurement practices, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta has integrated the principles of environmentally responsible purchasing into its Green Campus policy. This policy encompasses provisions related to material use, procurement standards, and environmentally sound waste management. These commitments are reflected in Article 4 paragraph (1) point d, which addresses material resources and includes policies on procurement and purchasing as well as waste management, and are further reinforced in Article 3 paragraph (6), which outlines systematic and sustainable waste management practices.

Investment decisions prioritize projects and assets that support energy efficiency, renewable energy utilization, sustainable infrastructure development, and environmentally friendly technologies, in line with the strategic planning and environmental management principles. Furthermore, all investments must consider environmental impact, resource efficiency, and long-term sustainability value, ensuring consistency with the green building standards and resource management.

Access the full investment policy and supporting documents.

The university provides access to student-led societies dedicated to promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility within the campus community. These organizations serve as platforms for students to actively engage in sustainability initiatives, including environmental campaigns, community outreach, research activities, and green innovation projects. 

Explore student-led sustainability initiatives and organizations here.

As an educational institution tasked with educating the nation's youth, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta holds responsibility not only in the academic aspect but also in fostering environmental awareness. To support this, UMS offers a range of specialized courses that focus on environmental and sustainability issues.

Courses on Climate Science and Environmental Sustainability:

Basic Environmental Health

Food and Nutrition Ecology

Environmental Quality Analysis

Environmental Health Technology

Disaster Management

Water Safety and Sanitation

Digital Environmental Health

Environmental Change Mitigation

Meteorology and Climatology

Climate Change and Global Environment

Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta has a Center for Environmental Studies dedicated to addressing environmental and sustainable development issues. Through this center, UMS not only fulfills its educational function but also actively engages in research, community service, and environmental advocacy.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta reports its carbon emissions in alignment with the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard, a widely recognized international framework for greenhouse gas accounting. The university’s carbon emission reporting follows this standard by categorizing emissions into Scope 1 (direct emissions), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased electricity), and Scope 3 (other indirect emissions, currently limited to waste), ensuring consistency, transparency, and comparability with global sustainability reporting practices.

The University has publicly committed to progressing toward net-zero carbon emissions 2050 as part of its broader sustainability agenda and environmental responsibility. This commitment is reflected in its institutional carbon accounting and reporting practices, which are aligned with the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard, and in the establishment of a 2023 baseline for emissions measurement. The University is actively implementing strategies to reduce emissions, including improving energy efficiency, expanding the use of renewable energy such as solar power, and strengthening environmental governance and data systems. Future plans also include expanding Scope 3 emissions coverage and enhancing sustainable campus operations, demonstrating a clear pathway toward long-term carbon neutrality and continuous improvement in sustainability performance.

Learn about our Net Zero plan.