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UI GreenMetric Visit to the Faculty of Engineering Universitas Indonesia Marks Collaboration for a Sustainable Future
On 10 February 2026, UI GreenMetric, represented by Dr Vishnu Juwono, S.E., M.I.A., Head of UI GreenMetric; Dr Abellia Anggi Wardani, S.Hum., M.A. as Vice Chair of UI GreenMetric; Sabrina Hikmah Ramadianti, S.Si., as Program, Partnership, and Communications Manager; and Rahmi, S.Hum., M.Sc., Ph.D., as Operations, Data, and Service Development Manager, held a meeting with the leadership of the Faculty of Engineering at Universitas Indonesia. The Faculty of Engineering was represented by Prof. Kemas Ridwan Kurniawan, S.T., M.Sc., PhD, Dean; Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Dalhar Susanto, Vice Dean for Resources, Ventures, and General Administration; Dr Eng. Radon Dhelika, B.Eng., M.Eng., Head of Planning, Performance Monitoring, and Education Modernisation Unit; Dr. Imam Jauhari Maknun, S.T., M.T., M.Sc., Manager of Infrastructure and Procurement; as well as Kartika Rahmasari and Vica Asrianti. The meeting took place in the Senate Room of the Faculty of Engineering Dean’s Building, aiming to strengthen institutional ties and explore collaboration toward advancing a sustainable campus at Universitas Indonesia. The collaboration between UI GreenMetric and the Faculty of Engineering Universitas Indonesia is a strategic step in strengthening sustainability efforts at campus grounds. Both parties have implemented various programmes themed around sustainable development. UI GreenMetric itself has ranked universities at the national and global levels, covering more than 1,745 institutions in over 105 countries and 71 districts and cities in Indonesia, using six indicators to measure organisations' commitment to aspects of sustainable development. The Faculty of Engineering at Universitas Indonesia has implemented various sustainability initiatives, including the development of the I-CELL building, which has achieved EDGE Advanced Green Building Certification. In recognition of its environmental management efforts, the faculty received the Universitas Indonesia Best Sustainable Faculty for Environmental Management award in 2022, reflecting its strong alignment with the university’s sustainable campus strategy. These efforts were further recognized through its achievement of 2nd place in the UI GreenMetric Faculty Rankings 2025. This collaboration will focus on strengthening synergies in the planning and implementation of campus sustainability strategies. The potential for cooperation to create new programmes is significant, given that both parties have demonstrated a consistent commitment to sustainable development. Thus, the collaboration between UI GreenMetric and various faculties at Universitas Indonesia is an important step in strengthening the transformation towards a more sustainable campus. Written by Muhammad Dito Rizki Suprapto - Media Relations Intern of UI GreenMetric Editor by Anin Kumala - Social Media Officer of UI GreenMetric Dokumentasi:  

 
UI GreenMetric dan Bursa Efek Indonesia Dorong Praktik Keberlanjutan Korporasi melalui Sustainable Corporate Rankings
Jakarta, 10 Februari 2026 — UI GreenMetric bekerja sama dengan Bursa Efek Indonesia (IDX) menyelenggarakan Awareness Session bertajuk “Next Practices in Sustainability: Safe-to-fail, Seamless Integration, and Scope 1–3 Emissions” untuk memperkenalkan kerangka UI GreenMetric Sustainable Corporate Rankings kepada pelaku industri. Forum ini menyoroti pentingnya pengukuran emisi gas rumah kaca dan integrasi ESG sebagai strategi bisnis inti perusahaan. Dalam paparannya, UI GreenMetric menekankan bahwa inisiatif pemeringkatan korporasi ini dibangun di atas rekam jejak panjang UI GreenMetric dalam menilai keberlanjutan universitas dan kota secara global. Hingga 2025, jaringan UI GreenMetric telah mencakup lebih dari 1.700 universitas di lebih dari 100 negara, dan kini diperluas untuk membantu sektor korporasi membangun sistem pengukuran keberlanjutan yang transparan dan dapat dibandingkan. Kepala UI GreenMetric, Dr. Vishnu Juwono, menyatakan bahwa pemeringkatan ini dirancang sebagai instrumen strategis, bukan sekadar daftar peringkat. “UI GreenMetric Sustainable Corporate Rankings kami rancang sebagai platform pembelajaran dan transformasi. Tujuannya adalah membantu perusahaan Indonesia mengukur, membandingkan, dan meningkatkan kinerja keberlanjutan secara berbasis bukti, sehingga mampu bersaing di ekonomi rendah karbon,” ujarnya. Sesi utama membahas tren global emisi gas rumah kaca yang terus meningkat dan implikasinya bagi dunia usaha. Data terbaru menunjukkan bahwa emisi global hampir terus naik sejak awal 2000-an, dengan dampak langsung terhadap biaya operasional, risiko rantai pasok, dan akses pembiayaan perusahaan. Menurut Prof. Raldi Hendro Koestoer, Ph.D, perubahan iklim kini merupakan risiko bisnis sistemik. “Emisi gas rumah kaca bukan lagi isu lingkungan semata. Ini adalah risiko bisnis strategis yang memengaruhi stabilitas keuangan, operasi perusahaan, dan daya saing jangkapanjang. Perusahaan yang proaktif mengelola emisi justru membuka peluang efisiensi dan akses pembiayaan hijau,” jelasnya. Konsep Scope 1, 2, dan 3 emissions menjadi fokus penting dalam diskusi. Scope 3 — yang mencakup emisi sepanjang rantai nilai — sering kali menyumbang 70–90% jejak karbon perusahaan, sehingga kolaborasi dengan pemasok menjadi kunci strategi dekarbonisasi. Dari perspektif strategi bisnis, Dr. Toto Pranoto menekankan pentingnya integrasi keberlanjutan dalam model operasional perusahaan. “Keberlanjutan harus diintegrasikan langsung ke strategi korporasi. Pendekatan safe-to-fail memungkinkan perusahaan bereksperimen dengan inovasi hijau secara terukur, sehingga keberlanjutan menjadi sumber penciptaan nilai, bukan beban biaya,” katanya. UI GreenMetric memaparkan bahwa metodologi pemeringkatan korporasi mencakup empat pilar utama: Lingkungan, Sosial, Tata Kelola, serta Riset & SDGs, dengan penekanan pada bukti publik yang dapat diverifikasi. Pendekatan ini dirancang untuk meningkatkan kredibilitas data ESG dan mengurangi risiko klaim berlebihan (greenwashing). Dalam presentasinya, Rahmi, Ph.D, Manager Operasional, Data dan Riset UI GreenMetric, menambahkan: “Kami menekankan keterlacakan bukti dan validasi silang per indikator. Sistem ini membantu perusahaan membangun pelaporan ESG yang konsisten, transparan, dan dapat diaudit.” Forum ini juga menampilkan contoh praktik terbaik dari perusahaan internasional dan nasional yang telah menerapkan strategi pengurangan emisi melalui efisiensi energi, transisi energi bersih, dan manajemen rantai pasok berkelanjutan. Pendekatan tersebut terbukti dapat menghasilkan penghematan energi signifikan sekaligus memperkuat reputasi perusahaan. Melalui kolaborasi dengan IDX, UI GreenMetric berharap dapat mempercepat adopsi standar keberlanjutan di kalangan emiten dan memperkuat ekosistem bisnis yang lebih hijau di Indonesia. “Kami mengajak korporasi Indonesia untuk memanfaatkan pemeringkatan ini sebagai alat strategis untuk benchmarking dan transformasi. Keberlanjutan adalah fondasi daya saing masa depan,” tutup Dr. Vishnu Juwono. Tentang UI GreenMetric UI GreenMetric adalah program unggulan Universitas Indonesia yang sejak 2010 menilai komitmen keberlanjutan institusi melalui berbagai pemeringkatan global. Inisiatif terbaru, Sustainable Corporate Rankings, memperluas pendekatan tersebut ke sektor korporasi guna mendorong praktik bisnis berkelanjutan berbasis data. Dokumentasi Acara:

 
UI GreenMetric Announces the 2025 World University Rankings Results and Award Ceremony in National Chi Nan University
Chinese Taipei — 5 December 2025 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings today announced the official results of the 2025 edition during its annual Results and Award Ceremony, hosted at National Chi Nan University (NCNU). The event brought together university leaders, sustainability experts, and partners from around the world to strengthen dialogue and collaboration in sustainable campus development. The 2025 cycle marks a historic milestone for UI GreenMetric, with 1,745 universities from 105 countries participating, an increase from 1,477 universities from 95 countries in the previous edition. This year also welcomes 10 new participating countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Georgia, Tajikistan, Cameroon, the Republic of Cyprus, Mongolia, Northern Cyprus, the Dominican Republic, and Japan. “As the world’s first sustainability-focused university ranking, UI GreenMetric serves as a platform for shared learning, innovation, and international collaboration,” said Dr. Vishnu Juwono, Chairperson of UI GreenMetric. “The remarkable growth in participation demonstrates the collective commitment of universities worldwide to advance sustainability through research, education, and campus initiatives.” This significant expansion underscores the growing global recognition of sustainability as a core priority for higher education institutions. As the first university ranking in the world dedicated specifically to sustainability, UI GreenMetric has come a long way since its early years, when it began with only 95 universities from 35 countries. Its evolution reflects a remarkable trajectory of collective progress, strengthened collaboration, and long-term commitment to building a more sustainable future across global campuses. Since its establishment in 2010 by Universitas Indonesia, UI GreenMetric has developed into the largest global network of sustainable campuses. Its ranking framework, based on 58 indicators across 6 criteria, helps universities measure progress, share best practices, and foster collaboration toward a more sustainable future. TOP 10 Most Sustainable Universities (2025) 1. Wageningen University & Research 2. University College Cork 3. Nottingham Trent University 4. Umwelt-Campus Birkenfeld (Hochschule Trier) 5. Universidade de São Paulo 6. University of Groningen 7. University of California, Davis 8. University of Connecticut 9. Università di Bologna 10. Universität Bremen Honourable Awards • Best New Participating University: Loyola University • Most Sustainably Improved University: Ontario Tech University • Most Active University in UI GreenMetric World Rankings: Siam University The Most Sustainable University in Every Region. • Africa: Alexandria University • Asia: Universitas Indonesia • Europe: Wageningen University & Research • Oceania: Lincoln University • Latin America: Universidade de São Paulo • North America: University of California, Davis The Most Sustainable University in Each University Criteria • Setting & Infrastructure: Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León • Energy & Climate Change: University College Cork • Waste Management: Wageningen University & Research • Water Management: Wageningen University & Research • Transportation & Mobility: Università di Bologna • Education & Research: Umwelt-Campus Birkenfeld (Trier University of Applied Sciences) Special Recognition • Special Recognition for Hosting the 2025 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings Results and Award Ceremony: National Chi Nan University (NCNU) Looking ahead, UI GreenMetric will continue its mission in 2026 as a global platform bridging sustainability efforts and strengthening the role of higher education institutions in addressing environmental and social challenges. Through collaboration, data-driven assessment, and knowledge sharing, UI GreenMetric remains cotmmitted to supporting universities worldwide in advancing sustainable campus practices. The data collection and submission period for the 2026 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings will officially open next year, and participating institutions are encouraged to stay tuned to our social media and website for further announcements regarding the timeline and technical guidelines. Written by: Riska Putri Hariyadi Galleries:  

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