The Faculty of Dentistry (FKG) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has officially initiated the development of a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions inventory system. This initiative, carried out under the Sustainability Campus Action program, is designed to measure and control the campus’s operational carbon footprint as a foundation for achieving the Net Zero Emission target and implementing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13 on Climate Action.
The initial stage of the inventory focuses on mapping daily emission sources within the faculty environment. This process includes identifying electronic devices and facilities, recording usage duration, and converting energy consumption data into carbon footprint figures. The measurements prioritize Scope 2 emissions, which dominate office energy consumption, including electricity usage from the national power company (PLN) for the operation of air conditioners (AC), computers, and various electrical machines. The system will also record Scope 1 emissions originating from fuel consumption by faculty operational vehicles.
The project leader, Adi Nugroho, stated that valid emission records are essential for formulating future strategic faculty policies.
“This initiative is a concrete step by FKG UGM toward creating an environmentally friendly campus. Through a standardized inventory system, we can accurately track the emissions generated by the faculty’s daily operations. We hope that this data can be accounted for according to ISO 14064 standards and become the basis for significant campus operational cost efficiency,” Adi explained on 6 May.
The carbon footprint calculation method being developed is based on actual energy consumption formulas, calculated according to equipment power capacity and daily operating hours. As an illustration of the system to be implemented, the operation of 10 computers with a power consumption of 200 Watts for 8 working hours over 22 days results in energy usage of 352 kWh per month. This figure is then multiplied by the electricity emission factor, producing an estimated carbon footprint of 288.64 kgCO2e.
This measurement system represents a crucial stage for FKG UGM in preparing for environmental certification based on ISO 14064 standards and the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol guidelines.
To strengthen the reporting framework, the FKG UGM team is currently planning benchmarking visits to directly study national-standard emission measurement, reporting, and verification practices. The internal team is still discussing and evaluating several Greenhouse Gas Validation and Verification institutions considered to have the best track records. Several institutions, including state-owned enterprises (BUMN) such as PT Sucofindo, are under consideration as references for this initiative.
Author: Fajar Budi Harsakti
