Revised Policy 2024 carbon

Siam University

Carbon Neutrality 2045

In accordance to the “leading university creating innovation for sustainable future” vision of Siam University, the following revised policy was approved by the University Council on October 30, 2024.

Carbon Neutrality 2045

With recognition to the official announcement that Thailand aims to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and net zero greenhouse gas emissions by or before 2065 which is in accordance with the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the University Council has approved the first “Siam University Carbon Neutrality 2045” policy in the meeting on August 31, 2022 and the revised version on October 30, 2024. This response to the global issue of climate change has the following low-carbonization strategies by or before the year 2045.

  • Building awareness of carbon neutrality and provide training in the carbon emission reduction for our staff and students.

  • Creating carbon reduction innovation for the operation and management of the university.

  • Developing measurement system for carbon footprint by assigned carbon emissions measurement unit.

  • Enforcing the 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) campaign in the utilization of university resources.

  • Encouraging the reduction of carbon and greenhouse gas emissions by using alternative clean energy such as solar energy, wind energy in the university.

  • Encouraging tree planting and reforestation project as a climate action initiative within the campus and in the communities and development areas which have collaborations with the university.

  • Campaigning the use of public transport and electrical vehicles with the reduction of the consumption of fossil fuels.

  • Reducing Co2 and gas emission by campaigning the use of zero emission vehicles, zoning those powered by internal combustion engines, and limit number of vehicles in the campus.

  • Using energy-efficient appliances including A/C with environmentally friendly technology, LED light bulbs, Energy Star-certified computers, etc.

Dr. Pornchai Mongkhonvanit

President of Siam University