Carbon Emissions Reporting at Universitas Negeri Semarang

Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) conducts carbon footprint calculations as part of its sustainability and conservation commitment. The university calculates its total carbon emissions based on widely recognized methodologies, particularly referring to approaches provided by CarbonFootprint.org, which align with commonly used practices in institutional carbon accounting.

The calculation method focuses on major emission sources within the campus, including electricity consumption and transportation activities (such as buses, cars, and motorcycles). Emissions are estimated using standardized conversion factors, for example converting electricity usage (kWh) into CO₂ emissions using established coefficients. Transportation emissions are also calculated using activity-based data such as number of vehicles, travel distance, and operational days.

While UNNES does not explicitly state full compliance with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, its methodology reflects a simplified adaptation of internationally recognized carbon accounting practices, particularly in identifying key emission sources and applying consistent emission factors.

For the most recent reporting period (2024/2025), the university recorded a total carbon footprint of 6,937.1 metric tons of CO₂ emissions, with an average of 0.14 metric tons per person on campus.

Detailed calculations, assumptions, and emission factors used in this assessment are provided in the attached supporting document, which serves as the primary reference for the university’s carbon emission reporting.