Sustainability at UMN

Building a Resilient and Regenerative Future

Integrating sustainability across Curriculum, Operations, Research, and Engagement

Our Vision

To position UMN as a sustainability-driven university where sustainability is deeply embedded across Curriculum, Operations, Research, and Engagement (CORE), creating a continuous cycle of innovation, collaboration, and global impact.

UMN serves as a catalyst for systemic transformation, co-creating solutions for a resilient and regenerative future.

Our Mission

  1. Integrating sustainability into UMN’s DNA through Curriculum, Operations, Research, and Engagement (CORE)
  2. Building UMN as a leading sustainability research and innovation center
  3. Positioning UMN as a global sustainability hub through strategic partnerships

Enhancing sustainability literacy among students, faculty, and staff

How Sustainability Lives at UMN

C — CURRICULUM

SDG-based inclusive education across all study programs

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O — OPERATIONS

Green campus and resource efficiency

 

 

R — RESEARCH

Impact-oriented research adopting SDGs

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E — ENGAGEMENT

Community service addressing sustainable development challenges

UI GreenMetric 2026

#126 Globally | #23 Nationally
Ranked among the world’s leading green campuses with strong performance in energy, waste, and education categories.

QS Sustainability 2025

Top 1501+ Globally | #582 Asia | #30 Nationally
Recognized for environmental and social impact across university operations.

THE Impact Rankings 2025

801-1000 Overall | 201-300 for SDG 6 & 12
Strong performance in Clean Water & Sanitation and Responsible Consumption & Production.

ASEAN Energy Awards

New Media Tower (Winner 2014) | PK Ojong-Jakob Oetama Tower (1st Runner Up 2019)
Award-winning energy-efficient infrastructure with passive design for tropical climates.

Greenship Net Zero Ready 2025

PK Ojong-Jakob Oetama Tower (1st Certified High-Rise Building in Indonesia for Higer Education)
Recognized by GBCI for achieving net-zero emission readiness through advanced energy efficiency, carbon balancing, and renewable solar energy integration.

SCImago Institutions Rankings 2026

Q1 for Innovation | #32 for Societal Impact | #72 Overall
Recognized for a robust research and innovation ecosystem that delivers tangible societal impact and advances the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Policies

Sustainability Policy
Institutional commitment and guidelines for integrating sustainability across all university operations.

 

Climate Change Policy
UMN’s comprehensive framework for climate action, mitigation, and adaptation strategies.

 

Reports

 

Sustainability Report
Comprehensive overview of UMN’s sustainability performance across environmental, social, and governance dimensions.