Environmental Impact 2025

The environmental impact rankings reflect the outward impact a university is making when it comes to building a sustainable institution, engaging in relevant and impactful research and embedding sustainability in the curriculum.

The sustainable institutions indicator considers whether a university holds membership in officially-recognised climate action or sustainability groups, has a publicly available sustainability strategy and energy emissions report, has student societies focused on environmental sustainability, and a published commitment to becoming NetZero.

The sustainable education indicator looks at alumni outcomes and academic reputation within earth, marine and environmental sciences courses, and the availability of courses that embed climate science and/or sustainability within the curriculum. If a university has a research centre dedicated to environmental sustainability, further points are gained.

The sustainable research indicator assesses the university’s research activity around the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and whether the government is funding research and development in this area.

(QS Sustainability)

Sustainability climate policy

Sustainability Climate Policy at ITS

 

In response to the increasing global need for environmental responsibility and in alignment with our commitment to sustainability, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) is dedicated to fostering an environmentally conscious campus culture. This commitment is not only integral to ITS values as a higher education institution but also reflects ITS role as a leader in promoting sustainable practices within Indonesia and beyond. By implementing comprehensive policies and sustainable actions, ITS aims to create a campus that embodies environmental stewardship, reduces ecological impact, and sets a standard for sustainability in academic communities.

In 2024, ITS established Circular Letter Number 9665/IT2/T/TU.00.08/V/2024 as a commitment to achieve an environmental and sustainable campus. It covers 10 areas of sustainability as follows: Economy, Welfare, Social Life, Health, Infrastructure, Transportation, Water Management, Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Land and Marine Ecosystem Protection. ITS also established Rectoral’s Decree 439/IT2/T/HK.00.01/XII/2024 as a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality in 2030. In addition, ITS also has several policies to support the achievement of sustainability on campus:

Environment related training and events

Environmental Related Training and Events at ITS

 

Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) believes that sustainability is not just a concept to be studied but a skill to be mastered. ITS has institutionalized a series of training programs designed for both our students and staff that move beyond traditional environmentalism toward multi-dimensional sustainability. These initiatives are strategically engineered to turn the core values of the ITS Smart Eco Campus into practical, real-world habits.

To ensure these programs have the widest possible impact, ITS collaborates closely with university partners, student organizations, and various academic departments. ITS aims to empower every member of its community with a “Green Mindset,” enabling them to integrate sustainable engineering and lifestyle practices into their professional careers and daily lives.

Foundational Sustainability Training

  • SDGs Orientation for New Students: Led by the ITS SDGs Unit, this program introduces incoming students to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals from day one. Through interactive sessions and the “ITS Walk” program, students learn how to reduce their carbon footprint before they even attend their first lecture.

  • Sustainability in Challenging Times: A specialized seminar series explores how to maintain ecological commitments during global crises, ensuring that resilience is integrated into every sustainability strategy.

Specific Topics on Sustainability Training

  • Biomass as Renewable Energy: This training explores the conversion of organic waste into high-value energy. It bridges the gap between laboratory research and practical application, showing how biomass can drive Indonesia’s energy transition.

  • Water Environment Challenges: As a maritime-focused university, this training tackles the specific threats climate change poses to water security. Participants explore innovative engineering solutions for wastewater treatment and sustainable water management in the face of unpredictable climate patterns.

  • Climate Action for Non-Climate Actors: Designed for those outside environmental engineering, this program teaches staff and students from all disciplines—from maritime to informatics—how their specific fields can contribute to climate mitigation.

Professional & Advanced Training

Through the ITS Tekno Sains Academy, ITS offers high-level professional development for individuals seeking to take on leadership roles in the green economy.

Sustainability knowledge assessment

ITS Sustainability Test to Assess and Strengthen Sustainability Literacy

 

Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) demonstrates its strong commitment to advancing sustainability literacy through the implementation of a structured Sustainability Test as part of its institutional orientation and capacity-building initiatives. This initiative reflects ITS’s broader effort to embed sustainability principles into the academic culture and ensure that all members of its community possess a foundational understanding of sustainable development.

The Sustainability Test was officially introduced during the New Student Orientation Program (PKKMB) held from 4 to 9 August 2025. It was delivered through myITS online platform to ensure accessibility, efficiency, and broad participation. As part of a series of mandatory online learning modules, the test was designed to assess participants’ knowledge and awareness of key sustainability topics, including environmental responsibility, social impact, and sustainable development practices.

To ensure flexibility and adequate participation, the test completion period was extended from 4 to 16 August 2025. All new students were required to complete the Sustainability Test as a prerequisite for successfully passing the PKKMB program. This requirement underscores the institutional importance of sustainability literacy and positions the assessment as a formal mechanism for evaluating participants’ understanding of sustainability concepts at an early stage of their academic journey.

Through this initiative, ITS establishes a measurable and scalable assessment tool that not only evaluates sustainability knowledge but also reinforces learning outcomes related to sustainability awareness. By integrating this assessment into a mandatory institutional program, ITS ensures that sustainability literacy is systematically introduced, monitored, and strengthened across its academic community, supporting the university’s long-term commitment to environmentally conscious and socially responsible development.

Sustainable procurement / purchasing policy

ITS Sustainable Procurement Policy

 

Having a policy on sustainable procurement is essential for promoting environmental sustainability and aligning with global climate goals. Realizing this important matter, ITS has a policy with the Rector’s Circular Letter No. 9699/IT2/B/TU.00.02/V/2024 Chapter 2, encourage green procurement at ITS Campus. Here are the points in the regulation:

  1. Preference for durable goods rather than disposable or easily disposed
  2. Selected goods should be non-toxic or minimally toxic, and ideally biodegradable.
  3. Products should be energy and water efficient.
  4. Products selected should be recyclable, or if not recyclable, should be able to be disposed of safely.
  5. Materials should be sourced in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner.
  6. Priority for products made from recycled materials or that maximize post-consumer content.
  7. Goods must be produced in a way that minimizes environmental impact.
  8. Goods should cause minimal or no environmental damage during normal use or maintenance.
  9. Preference for products shipped with minimal packaging, ideally made from recycled or recyclable materials.
  10. Support locally or regionally produced products to reduce environmental costs associated with shipping. We seek to engage suppliers who support local communities and contribute to regional economic development.

Sustainable investment policy

ITS Sustainable Investment Policy

 

Having a policy on divesting investments from carbon-intensive energy industries, such as coal and oil, is essential for promoting environmental sustainability and aligning with global climate goals. As the world transitions to cleaner energy sources, continuing to invest in fossil fuels exacerbates climate change and prolongs dependence on harmful practices. Divestment policies not only send a strong signal that organizations are committed to reducing their environmental impact, but they also protect investors from potential financial risks associated with stranded assets as governments increasingly regulate carbon emissions. Realizing this important matter, ITS has a policy with the Rector’s Circular Letter No. 9699/IT2/B/TU.00.02/V/2024 Chapter 1 points 1, 2, 3, and 4, encourage collaboration with companies that support sustainability. Here are the points in the regulation:

  1. Encourage investments involving companies that prioritize renewable energy.
  2. Encourage investments involving building management companies that prioritize the principle of ecosystem stability.
  3. Encourage awareness among investors to engage in activities that prioritize environmentally friendly principles.
  4. Evaluate its investment portfolio and ensure that it is aligned with the university’s sustainability commitments.

Student society on environmental sustainability

ITS’ Student Organizations on Environmental Sustainability

 

ITS has various communities and organizations that support environmental conservation and renewable energy. Some of them are KPPL, PLH SIKLUS ITS, SRE ITS, Nogogeni ITS Team, Kalpataru, Anargya ITS EV Team, Spektronics ITS Chem-E-Car Team, Barunastra ITS, Maritime Challenge, Sapuangin ITS Team, KOMPAS ITS and Antasena ITS Team. Organizations in ITS have different goals and scopes, either in-campus and beyond. Activities including outdoor are in PLH SIKLUS ITS, seminars and company visits for renewable energy can be found in SRE-ITS.

KPPL

ANARGYA

ANTASENA

SIKLUS

SAPUANGIN

SRE

KALPATARU

BARUNASTRA

NOGOGENI

Carbon Emissions Report

Carbon Emission Report Process

 

The program that ITS has in reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission consists of 3 scopes. Scope 1 accommodates Stationary Combustion, Mobile Combustion, Process Emissions, and Fugitive Emissions. Scope 2 is about Purchased Electricity. While Scope 3 talks about Waste, Purchased Waste, and Commuting. All of those scopes support ITS to reducing Greenhouse Gas emission in the campus area.

Progress towards target

Renewable Energy Sources in ITS

 

ITS through Rector’s Circular Letter No:439/IT2/T/HK.00.01/XII/2024 develops renewable energy sources in the campus environment to fulfill energy needs in the campus area. In 2025, total energy generated from the utilization of energy sources Renewable energy at ITS is  2.085.234 kWh/year, coming from solar panels, clean biomass, and biodiesel. Solar panels are used in several places such as the Research Building, Rectorate, Robotics, urban farming, Department of Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, and Engineering Physics. ITS solar panels are also spread across several Public Street Lighting (PJU). In addition, ITS renewable energy sources also come from the utilization of biogas developed by research from the Instrumentation Department, as well as ITS gasification which processes biomass/waste into electricity.

Renewables generated

Details of ITS’ Renewable Energy Sources 

 

ITS utilizes 3 renewable energy sources within the campus environment, generating a total of  2.085.234 kWh/year, consisting of:

  1. REIDI generating a total 1.751.329 kWh/year.
  2. Power plants with solar cells installed in several locations at Units and Departments, generating a total of 332.465 kWh/year.
  3. Biodiesel generating a total of 1200 kWh/year.
  4. Clean Biomass in the field of industrial chemical engineering, producing 240 kWh/year. Biogas from ITS instrumentation and gasification engineering has not been operating since the pandemic.

The significant increase is due to the additional renewable energy sourced from the Renewable Energy Integration Demonstrator – Indonesia (REIDI) project at ITS Surabaya, which became fully operational in 2025. REIDI is the largest research, demonstration, training and testing facility in Indonesia related to new renewable energy (EBT) systems which is located on the ITS Campus, Surabaya with a total area of ​​1.5 hectares. Apart from electricity generation infrastructure, REIDI is also developing an agrivoltaic system and eco campus so that it synergizes with an EBT-based generation system. REIDI facilities as a research facility in the field of EBT are very complete so that they can be utilized by various parties to support the development of EBT technology in Indonesia.

Net zero emission commitment

ITS Net Zero Emission Commitment

 

Having a renewable energy pledge is vital for demonstrating commitment to a sustainable and environmentally responsible future. By committing to renewable energy, organizations, governments, and individuals take proactive steps to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, which are major contributors to climate change and environmental degradation. A renewable energy pledge helps accelerate the transition to cleaner energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting the harmful impacts of global warming. It also promotes energy security and economic resilience by diversifying energy sources and creating new jobs in the green energy sector. ITS is committed to reduce carbon emission by several points explained:

    1. ITS aims to reducing carbon emissions based on National Net Zero Emission target by 2060.
    2. ITS aims to reducing carbon emissions 31.89% by 2030 based on National target.
    3. ITS aims to reducing carbon emissions 4.6% every year from 2023 – 2030.

Based on points above, it endeavors to support activities to reduce carbon emissions and transition to renewable energy in campus area. ITS through Rector’s Circular Letter No. 9665/IT2/T/TU.00.08/V/2024 Chapter Energy Efficiency and Conservation explained at points 1 – 10 endeavors to promote a 100% renewable energy pledge. Here are the points in the regulation:

    1. Encourage technology utilization to improve energy efficiency.
    2. Implement energy efficiency programs by choosing and using energy-efficient and eco-friendly electrical equipment.
    3. Facilitate the transition to renewable energy for campus use.
    4. Ensure lights are used only in rooms lacking adequate natural light.
    5. Strategically place lights without compromising illumination function.
    6. Limit air conditioning use and maximize ventilation.
    7. Set air conditioners to a moderate 24-25°C.
    8. Reserve elevator use for essential needs, prioritize during peak hours and turn off elevators after office hours.
    9. Apply energy efficiency and conservation principles in all new buildings or renovations.
    10. Encourage a low-carbon lifestyle among the academic community.

Some of ITS efforts include the use of solar power plants to support renewable energy in multiple buildings, which can produce 2.085.234 kWh of energy annually; vertical building gardens to cool the environment and reduce the need for inverter air conditioners; optimizing rooms to receive full sunlight to reduce the need for lights; LED lighting to promote energy efficiency; and electrical equipment with motion sensor and time control technology to use less electricity.

Environmental sustainability courses

Sustainable Development Course at ITS

 

The Master of Technology Management (MMT) specializing in Renewable Energy at ITS Surabaya is a pioneering program designed to bridge the gap between technical engineering and strategic management. Hosted by the Interdisciplinary School of Management and Technology (SIMT), this program prepares professionals to lead Indonesia’s energy transition. By combining core management competencies with specialized energy expertise, students gain a holistic view of how to implement sustainable power solutions in a complex industrial landscape.

The curriculum is meticulously structured to foster both innovation and technical proficiency. In the early semesters, students are grounded in Technology Management, Industry 4.0, and Design Thinking, ensuring they can approach energy problems with a modern, creative mindset. As they progress, the focus shifts to specialized subjects such as Renewable Energy Resources, Energy Policy & Society, and System Integration. This interdisciplinary approach ensures that graduates are not only experts in “green” technology but are also capable of managing large-scale innovation projects and navigating the ethical implications of sustainability.

Research center with sustainability focus

Research Center for Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment

 

The Research Center for Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment (Puslit ILB) was established in 1985, and is currently supported by around 74 research members from all faculties at ITS. Puslit ILB is one of the research centers under the Directorate of Research and Community Service (DRPM) of the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) which functions to develope research activities, collaborations, and science and technology services in subject field of infrastructure and sustainable environment. Research centers under the DRPM have the following functions: carry out research / community service that is cross-disciplinary or cross-departmental, utilize and develop the ability of experts from inside and outside ITS and implement a system of guarantee and control the quality of research / community service.

Research Center for Disaster Mitigation and Climate Change

 

The Center for Disaster Mitigation and Climate Change Studies (MKPI Study Center) under the Directorate of Research and Community Service (DRPM) of the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) plays a vital role in addressing the major challenges faced by Indonesia in relation to disasters and climate change. As an archipelagic country vulnerable to natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, and increasingly extreme climate change, Indonesia needs a comprehensive and scientific approach to reduce the adverse effects of these disasters.

Research Center for Sustainable Energy

 

Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), through its Energy Study Center under LPPM, is actively advancing innovation in renewable and environmentally friendly energy in response to future energy scarcity and the negative impacts of fossil fuels. Aligned with Indonesia’s national energy policies, the center supports energy security and sustainability by emphasizing principles of justice, sustainability, and environmental awareness. Its core activities focus on energy intensification, diversification, and conservation, while also contributing to national efforts such as strengthening energy institutions, promoting conservation, and supporting policy measures. ITS develops renewable energy solutions from various sources, including water, wind, geothermal, ocean currents and waves, solar energy, and biomass, to help achieve energy independence and long-term sustainability.

Renewable Energy Integration Demonstrator of Indonesia at ITS Surabaya (REIDI)

 

The Research and Innovation District (REIDI) at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) is a strategic ecosystem designed to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application. Functioning as a specialized Science and Techno Park, it focuses on key technological clusters such as Automotive, ICT-Robotics, Maritime, and Creative Design to accelerate the downstreaming of laboratory innovations into market-ready products. By fostering a “triple helix” collaboration between academia, industry, and government, REIDI provides the infrastructure, mentorship, and networking necessary to support technopreneurship and high-impact research, ultimately driving the university’s mission to become a world-class entrepreneurial hub that contributes to national economic growth.

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