7.2.6 Divestment policy
Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) recognizes the urgent need to reduce reliance on carbon-intensive systems and transition toward sustainable, low-emission operations. To support national and global climate commitments, the university has issued a comprehensive institutional policy to guide the divestment of carbon-heavy practices and promote a Net Zero transformation across all areas of operation.
This policy reinforces SWU’s alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly climate action, responsible consumption, sustainable communities, and clean energy transition. It also responds to commitments made under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and global agreements such as COP24.
Through this policy, SWU outlines clear and practical measures to reduce direct, indirect, and energy-related emissions; shift toward clean and renewable energy; encourage low-carbon transportation; transform consumption and waste systems; and enhance carbon sequestration capacity. This represents a significant institutional step toward reducing carbon dependency, promoting ethical environmental governance, and supporting Thailand’s pathway to Net Zero.
The policy is presented as follows:
Carbon Neutrality (Scope 1) by 2050 and Net Zero Emission by 2065 (SWU Zero Carbon), and Waste Segregation within the University (SWU Zero Waste)
Reduce Energy Consumption within the University Premises: Reduce electricity and water consumption by 5% annually within the university premises, and promote the replacement of light bulbs with LEDs and air conditioners with energy-saving units (Energy Star 5 equivalent) throughout the university.
Tree Planting and Green Space Expansion: The university shall plant trees and increase green spaces within the university annually to enhance carbon credits for the university.
Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction: The university shall reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5% annually.
Support for Alternative Energy: The university shall support the use of alternative energy, such as solar cells and floating solar, and collaborate with external organizations in energy conservation.
Promote Building Renovation and Construction for Energy Efficiency: The university shall promote the renovation of existing buildings and the construction of new buildings according to energy-saving guidelines.
Wastewater Treatment and Reuse: The university shall support the treatment of wastewater and its reuse within university premises, such as for watering plants.
Waste Segregation and Management: The university shall promote waste segregation within its premises and manage waste to reduce the volume of all types of waste.
Education and Awareness for Waste Segregation: The university shall educate students and personnel on waste segregation and instill awareness regarding waste segregation among students, staff, faculty, and vendors within the university.
General Waste Reduction: The university shall reduce general waste within the university by 10% annually.
These policies are effective from now on.
(Update: December 2, 2021)
Source: https://sdg.swu.ac.th/policies/18
Source: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sNgnbnjGIRqr8eXZb8My295iDdBBjL1W/view?usp=drive_link