Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) has deepened its commitment to environmental responsibility by applying its sustainability policies not only within campus operations but also to outsourced services and the supply-chain of vendors and contractors. Through initiatives such as Rector’s Regulation No. 125 of 2024 (banning single-use plastics) and Circular Letter No. B/28525/UN37/PA.00.00/2024 (reducing disposable items campus-wide), UNNES mandates that all contracted providers on campus (e.g., food catering, canteens, cleaning, security, events) comply with waste-minimisation, plastic-free packaging and procurement requirements. Vendors must adopt reusable or biodegradable alternatives, source materials responsibly, and align with the university’s conservation goals.
UNNES further reinforces this orientation via its Sustainable Procurement Policy—outlined in Rector’s Regulation No. 79 of 2024 “Guidelines for Procurement of Goods and Services” which enshrines principles of efficiency, economy, and ethical business practices.
In practical terms, food-service vendors on campus must avoid single-use plastic packaging and are encouraged to purchase ingredients from local, sustainable sources—UNNES’s earlier circular on local-food usage complements this. Universitas Negeri Semarang Outsourced cleaning and facility services are expected to implement green waste-management practices, separate waste at source, and use fewer disposable materials.
Compliance is monitored by the Hijau Bersih Aman dan Sehat (H-BAT) Task Force under the Sub-directorate of Conservation. Routine audits and reporting apply to both internal units and external contractors; non-compliance may lead to administrative sanctions or contract review.
By embedding these sustainability practices into its outsourced service arrangements and supply-chain protocols, UNNES ensures that its conservation ethos permeates all aspects of campus life—not just direct operations but the broader network of partners and vendors. This comprehensive approach positions UNNES as a model in higher education for institutionalising sustainable procurement, operational waste-reduction and supply-chain accountability.
