Targets and Tracking
Sunway University is committed to reducing its impact on the environment by ensuring sustainable choices are exercised in carrying out its activities and operations. This is done through the principles of safety of building occupants, maintenance and upkeep to prolong facility lifespan, conservation of scarce resources, retro-fitting to improve water and energy efficiency, as well as continuing education of the campus community on sustainable behaviors and practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and one’s own personal carbon footprint. The University through the SEG Sustainability Committee takes the lead in setting the framework and targets for the campus and monitoring the impact of campus-wide initiatives. The following areas are closely monitored as they underpin Sunway’s sustainability roadmap (as addressed in the Environmental Sustainability Policy) and targets to achieve by 2030.
| IMPACT AREA | ACTION | 2030 TARGET | MONITORED BY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENERGY | Sunway University shall take all reasonable action to acquire electricity from renewable energy sources and minimize consumption. | Reduction of 20% of its carbondioxide emissions. | FACILITIES SERVICES DEPARTMENT |
| WASTE | Sunway University shall implement measures to reduce waste generation from campus operations in order to achieve our commitment. | To divert 40% of waste from landfills. | FACILITIES SERVICES DEPARTMENT |
| WATER | Sunway University shall reduce its water intensity dependency from the municipal potable water supply. | To reduce dependency from Municipal potable water supply by 10%. | FACILITIES SERVICES DEPARTMENT |
| TRANSPORTATION | Sunway University shall facilitate and support initiatives to encourage sustainable commuting where possible | To reduce the dependency on high carbon emissions modes of transport by 10%. | SEG SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE |
Here, we aim to track and showcase our sustainability progress in the usage of energy and water and reduction in waste. As well as targets achieved for the different modes of transport.
| No. | Type of Waste Generated | Waste Category | Method of Treatment | Data type | Measurement unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garden | Organic | Composted | Measured | Kilograms |
| 2 | Food waste | Organic | Composted | Measured | Kilograms |
| 3 | Kitchen waste | Organic | Composted | Measured | Kilograms |
| 4 | Clinical waste | Toxic | Treated | Measured | Kilograms |
| 5 | Chemical waste | Toxic | Treated | Measured | Kilograms |
| 6 | Fluorescent tubes, light bulbs | Toxic | Treated | Measured | Kilograms |
| 7 | Electronic Waste | Toxic | Recycled | Measured | Kilograms |
| 8 | Paper | Inorganic | Recycled | Measured | Kilograms |
| 9 | Cardboard | Inorganic | Recycled | Measured | Kilograms |
| 10 | Air-Conditioning & Mechanical Ventilation parts | Inorganic | Recycled | Measured | Kilograms |
| 11 | Cans, Scrap Metal & Aluminium | Inorganic | Recycled | Measured | Kilograms |
| 12 | Stainless steel, printer cartridge toner and other recyclable materials | Inorganic | Recycled | Measured | Kilograms |
| 13 | Other waste un-sorted recyclable waste (general, plastic, paper, etc) | Inorganic | Recycled | Measured | Kilograms |
| 14 | Unrecyclable waste (plastic etc) | Inorganic | To landfill | Calculated | Kilograms |
| 15 | Furniture & Fittings | Inorganic | Recycled | Measured | Items |
| 16 | AV Equipment & Office Equipment | Inorganic | Recycled | Measured | Items |
| 17 | Fabric (Kloth Bin) | Inorganic | Recycled | Measured | Kilograms |
