We practice water conservation by introducing various water saving initiatives through appropriate usage of water on campus:

• Water leaking systems has been implemented
• Water reduction systems has been placed in all toilets
• Equitable use of water resources in the region

A number of strategies and measures are in place at our university to reduce the amount of electricity consumed, thus reducing both the university’s operating costs and its environmental impact:

• Conduct regular energy audits to identify areas with high electricity consumption. This will help pinpoint the most significant sources of energy waste and guide targeted efficiency improvements.
• Replacing the traditional incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the campus. LEDs use less electricity and have a longer lifespan, reducing the need for frequent replacements.

• Through the use of occupancy sensors in classrooms, offices and other areas, university is able to automatically turn off lights when no one is present, resulting in energy savings.

• Utilize natural daylight whenever possible by designing buildings with large windows and skylights. This reduces the need for artificial lighting during the day.
• Encourage faculty, staff, and students to enable power-saving features on computers and other electronic devices, such as sleep mode or automatic shutdown.

• A number of sustainable energy sources are being invested by the university, such as solar panels for the generation of electricity on campus.

In comparison to the last half year of 2022, energy consumption decreased by 14% in the first half year of 2023. This is the result of the University’s continuous efforts to reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency.

We intend to implement the tool to measure and report greenhouse gas emissions in compliance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol in support of UTB's sustainability strategy. These emissions include those resulting from electricity consumption, water use, transportation, waste generation, and building construction and maintenance. This data will then be used to understand the university's carbon footprint and to identify areas where emissions can be reduced.

In accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the University measures and reports its carbon emissions under Scope 1 and 2. The primary source of Scope 1 emissions is vehicles used by students and staff. Scope 2 emissions are primarily generated by electricity used in the university's buildings.

Significant source of UTB’s carbon emissions is its electricity consumption. In the first half of 2023, the university carbon emissions reduced by 13.7%. This is attributed to the reduction in Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity.