The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Management System of Center for Sustainable Development focuses on the identification, monitoring, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions generated from university operations and activities. The initiative aims to assess emission sources such as electricity consumption, transportation, waste management, and other institutional processes that contribute to environmental impact. By establishing proper monitoring systems and promoting sustainable practices, the University seeks to minimize its carbon footprint and support environmental protection efforts. This overview highlights the institution’s commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and its role in contributing to climate change mitigation for the benefit of the academic community and society.
The Sustainability Policy underpins the University’s commitment to sustainability in human, financial, and environmental context, and is integral to the Sustainability Plan. The policy focuses on environmental sustainability, especially on operational practices, but acknowledges that sustainability encompasses social and economic dimensions, which are the foci of other University policies. The policy includes prudent management of resources through an appropriate balance of resources and activity when setting goals and targets, considering its impact on our human , financial, and environmental resources.
The Sustainability Plan is a strategic framework to guide and support delivery of the University’s sustainability agenda. It covers the period 2022-2029 and is aligned with the University’s Strategic Plan to ensure integration across the University. The University’s Sustainability Plan is rooted in a vision that champions sustainability through active support for research, teaching, and practical initiatives in this domain. It seeks to attract faculty and students drawn to sustainability-focused education and research while ensuring a secure and healthy environment in line with institutional policies. Embracing collaboration, the plan advocates sustainable management of university resources and aims to faster the growth of sustainable ideas not only within the university but also throughout the wider community.
This policy guidelines is designed to aid University offices and operating units in formulating specific rules, regulations, policies, programs, projects and activities that are consistent with and supportive of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The objectives of these guidelines include providing direction for creating policies in line with the SDGs, ensuring alignment of actions with global goals for implementers of plans, reaffirming the University’s dedication and role in achieving the SDGs, and complementing existing policies and practices related to the SDGs, including those outlined in Republic Act (RA) No. 11694, the 10-year Strategic Plan, Sustainability Plan, and Sustainability Policy.
The Batangas State University Board of Regents, through Resolution No. 136, S. 2022 approved the University Climate Change Action Plan (UCCAP).
The UCCAP aims to address climate change challenges and align the university with legal mandates and frameworks while implementing various mitigation and adaptation initiatives. As part of global efforts to combat climate change, Batangas State University is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its resilience to climate-related impacts. This action plan is driven by legal mandates and frameworks, including international agreements like the Paris Agreement and national legislation addressing climate change.
The UCCAP development followed a consultative and collaborative process, involving stakeholders from across the university community. A dedicated Climate Core Team was formed, consisting of experts in climate science, sustainability, education, and administration. This team played a central role in formulating and executing the plan.
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