SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
SDG 7: AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
“After water and food, energy is one of the key enablers of human life. Energy is central to nearly every major challenge and opportunity the world faces today and access to energy for all is essential. But energy needs to be available and affordable to all to allow future development, and it needs to be clean in order to ensure that the development can be sustainable.”
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University measures towards affordable and clean energy
IPB University has an established policy to ensure that all new constructions and building renovations comply with energy efficiency standards. As outlined in the IPB Green Campus Academic Paper (page. 33, 45, 62), the university integrates green building components into every renovation and construction project to promote efficient and low-carbon energy use. The same document details IPB’s specific energy efficiency standards (Chapter 5.5, page 97–98), infrastructure and green building guidelines (Chapter 5.6, page 87–89), and technical standards for energy management (Chapter 6.4, page 125–127).
To implement this policy, IPB applies green building principles across all campus facilities and infrastructure, monitors and optimizes energy performance while promoting renewable energy utilization, and renovates existing buildings to meet green building and energy efficiency requirements. These commitments are reinforced by the IPB Rector’s Decree No. 298/IT3/LK/2020 on Green Campus Criteria and the Green Building Master Plan for integrated area development (page 2–3). Collectively, these frameworks guide IPB University’s efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 and ensure that all campus developments align with recognized national (SNI) and Greenship energy efficiency standards.
IPB University has a strategic plan to upgrade its existing buildings to achieve higher energy efficiency, as outlined in the Academic Paper and Planning for IPB Green Campus Implementation 2024–2028 (page 150–160). This plan includes systematic evaluation and retrofitting of older campus facilities to align with national and international green building standards. To support this goal, IPB University has established a partnership with the Green Building Council Indonesia (GBCI) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2019. This collaboration ensures that all renovations and infrastructure upgrades comply with recognized energy efficiency standards and contribute to IPB’s Green Campus commitment.
Beyond infrastructure improvements, the partnership also promotes cooperation in education, research, and community engagement related to sustainable building development in Indonesia. These initiatives are part of IPB University’s broader commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 through responsible campus operations and continuous improvement in energy performance.
Since 2019, IPB University has maintained a structured carbon-management process that includes periodic carbon footprint (CFP) assessments and operational pathways for CO₂ reduction across the campus. According to the Carbon Footprint Report 2024 (page 148–155), IPB’s total carbon emissions amounted to 2968.16 tons of CO₂, comprising Scope 1 (commuting) emissions of 2475.1 tons CO₂, Scope 2 (electricity) emissions of 17.35 tons CO₂, and Scope 3 (waste) emissions of 205.71 tons CO₂.These assessments are carried out using internationally recognized methodologies based on IPCC and DEFRA standards to ensure accuracy and comparability.
In addition, IPB’s carbon management framework outlined in the Green Campus Academic Paper (pages 125–127) focuses on four key elements: (i) green transportation, (ii) green movement, (iii) green energy, and (iv) green building and open space. In 2024, the university further strengthened this initiative through the Carbon Accounting Workshop held in collaboration with Forma IPH and PT Cedar Karyatama Lestarindo, enhancing student and staff capacity in carbon measurement and reduction planning.
These activities align with IPB University’s institutional goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, as formalized in the Rector’s Decree No. 298/IT3/LK/2020 (page 2–3), reflecting its strong commitment to continuous monitoring, mitigation, and sustainable campus operations.
IPB University has established a comprehensive energy-efficiency plan that is documented in the Green Campus Academic Paper and aligned with its Long-Term Development Planning (2024-2038) for sustainable campus operations.
The plan emphasises the transition from fossil-fuel-based electricity (including those supplied by PLN) to renewable energy sources such as solar photovoltaics, micro-hydro installations, biogas and biomass.
Key initiatives for 2024 include piloting energy-saving lamps in priority buildings, installing lighting sensors in both enclosed and open spaces, deploying solar-powered street lighting, and conducting energy-conservation campaigns across campus.
These programmes are part of IPB’s formal strategic commitments, as stated in its Strategic Plan and Green Building Master Plan, positioning energy efficiency as a central pillar of its goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
IPB University conducts regular energy reviews to identify areas of high energy wastage and improve overall efficiency. Since 2019, IPB has implemented Carbon Footprint (CFP) assessments with the most recent cycle covering 2022–2024 to evaluate energy consumption patterns across campus operations. These reviews measure emissions from electricity, transportation, water use, and waste management to pinpoint major inefficiency sources.
The results inform IPB’s energy management strategies, guiding targeted actions such as retrofitting buildings with energy-saving systems, expanding solar panel installations (which generated 20.650.000 kWh in 2024), and optimizing AI-based energy monitoring within smart greenhouses and electric vehicle charging systems. The assessments also support IPB’s progress toward carbon neutrality by 2030, ensuring that mitigation measures are data-driven and continuously monitored.
Through these systematic reviews and follow-up interventions, IPB University strengthens its institutional capacity to minimize energy wastage and advance its Green Campus Masterplan, aligning with national low-carbon development policies.
By 2024, IPB University continues to strengthen its policy of divesting from carbon-intensive energy industries such as coal and oil, aligning with its long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. This commitment is reflected in the continuous transition toward renewable energy sources, including solar panels, biogas systems, and electric vehicles.
IPB also prioritizes research and innovation focused on reducing coal waste and minimizing oil dependency through sustainable energy technologies. These initiatives are guided by the IPB Green Campus Academic Paper and reinforced by the Rector’s Decree No. 298/IT3/LK/2020 on Green Campus Criteria, which emphasize energy efficiency, green infrastructure, and climate-conscious campus operations. Through these actions, IPB University demonstrates its dedication to responsible investment and sustainable campus transformation.
Energy and the community
IPB University actively provides community programs that promote awareness and practical knowledge of energy efficiency and clean energy. Through the Surfactant and Bioenergy Research Center (SBRC-IPB), IPB collaborates with PLN and local farmer groups in the biomass co-firing program, where communities are trained to cultivate Indigofera and Gamal plants as renewable biomass alternatives to coal. This program enhances community understanding of sustainable energy systems while restoring degraded land and strengthening village-based biomass ecosystems managed by cooperatives and BUMDes.
In addition, IPB students initiated the FOREGAS (Fuel of Renewable Gas) project in Pasar Lama Ciampea, Bogor, to educate local residents on producing biogas from market organic waste and tofu wastewater. The project involved participatory workshops from June to October 2024, empowering the community to convert waste into renewable energy, reduce river pollution, and utilize bio-slurry fertilizer for agriculture.
Through these initiatives, IPB University ensures that local communities not only learn about but also actively participate in implementing clean and efficient energy practices—aligning with the university’s commitment to Affordable and Clean Energy.
IPB University continues to promote a public pledge toward 100% renewable energy through various seminars and collaborative programs. In 2024, IPB University organized the National Seminar on Just Energy Transition in the Transportation Sector, inviting representatives from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources to discuss equitable pathways for Indonesia’s energy transition. Through this forum, IPB strengthened its commitment to supporting the nation’s renewable energy agenda.
In addition, IPB University operates the Agri-Photovoltaic Research Station, the first in Indonesia, which integrates agricultural productivity with solar energy generation. This innovation showcases IPB’s real action in combining food and energy security, providing a practical model for sustainable and climate-resilient development.
Through these initiatives, IPB University reaffirms its commitment to advance clean and renewable energy research and to promote awareness of sustainable energy systems in Indonesia.
IPB University continues to provide direct services to local industries to enhance energy efficiency and develop clean energy technology. The Surfactant and Bioenergy Research Center (SBRC IPB) collaborates with PT Multi Hanna Kreasindo Tbk to transform industrial waste glycerine pitch into carbon-based catalysts for biodiesel and green chemical applications. This partnership supports the circular economy and contributes to industrial decarbonization.
Furthermore, the 9th International Conference on Biomass and Bioenergy (ICBB 2024), co-organized by IPB University and the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDPKS), provided a platform for academia, industry, and policymakers to discuss the utilization of Indonesia’s vast biomass potential. The conference emphasized IPB’s active role in fostering clean energy innovation and supporting industries in transitioning toward sustainable bioenergy solutions.
IPB University actively supports government institutions in formulating clean energy and energy efficiency policies. In 2024, IPB researchers contributed to national consultations with Bappenas and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, providing scientific recommendations on biomass utilization, renewable energy integration, and sustainable land management.
Research findings from the SBRC IPB and Agri-Photovoltaic Research Station have been utilized as reference data for the government’s efforts to enhance Indonesia’s energy mix and accelerate decarbonization. Through these continuous collaborations, IPB University plays an important role as an academic partner for evidence-based policymaking in Indonesia’s clean energy transition.
IPB University supports start-ups that promote a low-carbon economy through the Science Techno Park (STP IPB), which manages innovation incubation, business development, and technology transfer programs. The STP IPB assists start-ups focusing on clean energy technologies, such as biogas carburetors, solar-powered refrigeration systems, and energy-efficient equipment.
In 2024, IPB University, PT Gudang Segar Indonesia (Fresh Factory), and Solar Cold Chains for a Green Economy in Indonesia (SOCOOL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop solar-powered cold chain technology aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions in the fisheries supply chain. The collaboration, supported by GIZ Germany, seeks to promote solar refrigeration systems at IPB’s Agribusiness Technology Park (ATP) as a showcase of climate-friendly innovation.
Additionally, IPB’s Algae Power Indonesia start-up, developed by IPB students, transforms palm oil waste into biofuel and has been recognized among the Top 3 Energy Founders in the Pertamuda Seed and Scale 2024 competition by PT Pertamina (Persero). These initiatives reflect IPB’s continuous support for innovation and entrepreneurship in advancing Indonesia’s transition toward a clean and low-carbon economy.
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SDG 7 IN NUMBER
74,900 GJ
Total energy consumption
1,318,477 m²
University floor space
0.05
Total energy consumption per sqm
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