7.2.6 Divestment policy

In 2025, Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) had a policy that commits the university to moving away from high-carbon energy. The Policy on Achieving Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions B.E. 2566 (2023) was issued by the President under Sections 34 and 39 of the Srinakharinwirot University Act B.E. 2559 (2016), in line with the SDGs and the commitments under the UNFCCC.

Policy on Achieving Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions B.E. 2566 (2023)

The policy sets out the following directions:

1) promote cooperation in addressing and reducing the impacts of climate change caused by the university’s operations and activities;

2) reduce direct greenhouse gas emissions through efficient use of energy and resources, proper waste management, low-emission transport such as walking paths, bicycle routes and electric vehicles, and better transport infrastructure;

3) reduce indirect emissions from energy use by increasing the share of clean energy and using renewable energy to replace high-carbon energy; and

4) reduce other indirect emissions by working towards Zero Waste to Landfill, managing water and wastewater efficiently, harvesting rainwater, reusing water and promoting plant-based food.

Year of issue

The policy was issued in B.E. 2566 (2023), as stated in its title. This falls within the 2022–2026 period, and the policy remained in effect throughout 2025.

Figure 1. Policy on Achieving Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions B.E. 2566 (2023), page 1

Figure 2. Policy on Achieving Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions B.E. 2566 (2023), page 2

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