13.4.2 Achieve by date

In 2025, Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) is working towards carbon neutrality with a target date of 2040, under the "SWU Carbon Neutrality by 2040" framework. The university measures its emissions for both Scope 1 (direct emissions) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased electricity), together with part of Scope 3, and uses these data to plan emission reductions towards the 2040 target.

1. Achieve by: 2040

SWU declared "SWU Carbon Neutrality 2040" on 12 July 2024 and formalised the commitment through a memorandum of understanding between the central administration and all university units. The target is aligned with Thailand’s national goals of carbon neutrality by 2050 and net zero GHG emissions by 2065.

Figure 1. SWU Carbon Neutrality 2040 declaration ceremony, 12 July 2024.

Source: https://rankings.swu.ac.th/swu-sdgs/sdg-13/1341

2. Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions measured in 2025

In the academic year 2025, the Ongkharak Campus emitted 1,511.90 tCO2e under Scope 1 and 13,699.05 tCO2e under Scope 2, with a further 1,148.91 tCO2e under Scope 3 (partial), for a total of 16,359.86 tCO2e per year. Because purchased electricity (Scope 2) is the largest source, SWU is prioritising energy efficiency and solar energy to reach its 2040 target.

Figure 2. Overview of GHG emissions by Scope 1–3, SWU Ongkharak Campus, 2025.

Source: UI GreenMetric evidence, Srinakharinwirot University (Ongkharak Campus)