Based on the results of the UI Green Metric World University Rankings fact file 2020, on the category of Settings and Infrastructure, Energy and Climate Change, Waste, Water, Transportation and Education, UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi obtained a total of 5,150 points out of a maximum total of 10,000 points. In overall percentage points, the highest total point was obtained from the Education and Transportation category, while the lowest point was in the category of Waste, which only contributed 9% of the total point.

In the 2020 fact file, it is known that UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi ranked 485th out of the total campuses around the world that participated in the 2020 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. If you look closely at the ranking points in each category, the highest ranking is the category Education ranked 274, Transportation ranked 325, Water ranked 509, Energy and Climate change ranked 553, Waste ranked 582 and finally Setting and Infrastructure ranked 671. Meanwhile, for all universities in Indonesia, UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi is ranked 50th.

In the 2020 fact file, it is known that UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi ranked 485th out of the total campuses around the world that participated in the 2020 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. If you look closely at the ranking points in each category, the highest ranking is the category Education ranked 274, Transportation ranked 325, Water ranked 509, Energy and Climate change ranked 553, Waste ranked 582 and finally Setting and Infrastructure ranked 671. Meanwhile, for all universities in Indonesia, UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi is ranked 50th.

A. Setting and Infrastructure (SI)

The results of the assessment in the Setting and Infrastructure category can be seen in table 4.2. In this category, 6 indicators are assessed. Based on the results of the assessment of each indicator, UIN STS Jambi has not yet received a maximum point, especially on the 4th indicator, the total area on campus for water absorption other than forest and plant vegetation, only gets a score of 50 out of a total of 200 points. One example of the evidence that is expected in the 4th indicator is bio pore holes, infiltration wells, ponds or reservoirs and so on. Furthermore, the 3rd and 5th indicators only get 75 points out of a total of 300 points, especially the 3rd indicator, where it focuses on the total campus area that covered with plant/garden vegetation. For further evaluation, UIN STS Jambi can add more gardens and plants in open spaces, either planting plants or vines on pedestrian pathways or parking roofs. Then on the 5th indicator, regarding the total open space divided by the total campus population, since the basic building area will affect the assessment, it is highly recommended when building to reduce the land area used by prioritizing to build buildings with a minimum of 8 floors.

B. Energy and Climate Change (EC)

The results of the assessment in the Energy and Climate Change category can be seen in table 4.3. The EC assessment contributed 21% of the total points in all categories. The lowest point can be seen in the 3rd and 5th indicators, which are not contributing points at all. These indicators relate the amount of renewable energy and the ratio of its production to energy use per year. One example of renewable energy that can be applied on campus is solar power (solar cell), clean biomass, wind power, geothermal, biodiesel and hydropower. Some indicators can still be optimized, such as implementing energy-efficient equipment by replacing the use of lamps with LED lamps, and replacing all air conditioners with more energy-efficient ones. The 6th indicator can be optimized by integrating every building on campus with the green building concept (e.g., natural ventilation, full natural lighting, building energy regulators, green buildings, etc.). Then the last is the total carbon footprint. The total carbon footprint can be reduced by implementing a car free day and using environmentally friendly transportation.

C. Waste (WS)

The assessment result of the Waste category can be seen in table 4.4. The WS assessment contributed as much as 18% of the total point in all categories. The lowest points can be seen in indicators 1, 3 and 6, which are related to waste recycling programs on campus, organic waste management and liquid waste disposal. This can be optimized by providing a certain space/building that can be used for sustainable waste management. Organic waste such as leaves and tree branches on campus can be processed into compost, and finally, providing a liquid waste management tool (waste water treatment), so that the waste generated by the campus is not directly thrown away into the environment.

D. Water (WR)

The results of the assessment in the Water category can be seen in table 4.5. WR assessment contributed 10% of the total point in all categories. The lowest point can be seen in the 4th indicator, Consumption of treated water. Consumption of treated water (PAM) can be reduced by optimizing the use of natural water, such as water from rainwater tanks, groundwater, surface water, etc. The campus should provide rainwater reservoirs so that they can harvest rainwater which can later be used for water needs. Furthermore, optimizing the use of water-saving devices (e.g., automatic faucets, auto flush toilets, etc.). Finally, indicators of water conservation programs in university, such as lakes, lake management systems, rainwater harvesting, water tanks, biopori, infiltration wells, etc.

E. Transportation (TR)

The results of the assessment in the Transportation category can be seen in table 4.6. The TR assessment contributes as much as 18% of the total point in all categories. The lowest point can be seen in the 4th indicator, the ratio of the number of emission-free vehicles divided by the total campus population. In order to reduce the carbon footprint and air pollution, the campus should provide emission-free vehicles that can be used by the entire academic community, for example providing green energy campus buses, providing bicycle or scooter facilities that students can use on campus and recommending the entire academic community to use emission-free vehicles.

There are several other indicators that can be optimized, such as providing accessible, scheduled and emission-free shuttle buses. Implementation of policy that supports the use of emission-free vehicles (e.g. bicycles, canoes, snowboards, electric cars, etc.) as transportation on campus. Then, the implementation of a policy to reduce the number of parking spaces each year, and facilitate comfortable pedestrian paths that are able to access every building on campus. Some other things that need to be considered are ensuring safety (equipped with adequate lighting, separation between vehicles and pedestrians, and handrails.), comfort (using soft materials such as rubber and wood, also signboard), and it should be disability friendly (there are ramps and guide blocks which are designed to be suitable for pedestrians with physical disabilities).

F. Education (ED)

The results of the assessment in the Education category can be seen in table 4.7. The ED score contributed 18% of the total score in all categories. In general, the score of each indicator in the Education and Research category is above 50% of the total points for each indicator. However, there are several things that need to be optimized in the following year, such as providing courses related to sustainability in each study program, optimizing ramps to replace the stairs and having a guide block that has a design that is suitable for pedestrians who have physical disabilities, and increasing the number of student organizations that related with sustainability.

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