SDG Impact Detail

Sustainable Development Goals

7.2.3 Carbon reduction and emission reduction process

Metric: University measures towards affordable and clean energy

Have a process for carbon management and reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

        Prince of Songkla University (PSU) has been actively driving the university towards sustainable development in alignment with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations. These global goals, set for the period 2015-2030, aim to promote sustainable development worldwide. PSU’s efforts are also in line with the commitments of the 24th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP24), which set a target of achieving Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030 to limit global temperature rise to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius.

In accordance with Sections 34 and 39 of the Prince of Songkla University Act, B.E. 2559 (2016), PSU has issued the Prince of Songkla University Net Zero Emission Policy, B.E. 2566 (2023) as part of its commitment to achieving these objectives.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory

    Prince of Songkla University (PSU) annually monitors and reports its greenhouse gas emissions as part of the university’s commitment to reducing environmental impacts and supporting its sustainability goals. The greenhouse gas inventory includes direct emissions (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased electricity (Scope 2), in accordance with recognized greenhouse gas accounting standards.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Reporting Year 2024)

CategoryEmissions (tCO₂e)
Scope 1 and Scope 2 (Total) 62,058
Scope 3 (Total) 29,154

Baseline Year

    Prince of Songkla University established 2022 as the baseline year for institutional greenhouse gas emissions monitoring. The university uses this baseline to monitor annual performance and evaluate progress toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions in support of its sustainability and carbon reduction commitments.

    The university has recorded its greenhouse gas emissions since 2022, which serves as the institutional baseline year for emissions monitoring. Annual emissions data are collected and reviewed to support continuous improvement in energy management, carbon reduction initiatives, and long-term sustainability planning.