In Malaysia and across the UK and China campuses, the 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) is proud to be a research and knowledge exchange leader in the environment and sustainable development throughout the Asia Pacific region.
We are committed to fostering a sustainable future through education, research, knowledge exchange, and community engagement. Through UNM’s Environmental Sustainability strategy, we aim to embed a culture of sustainability as a common and reinforcing thread within all our activities. This strategy aligns with the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and emphasises the role of higher education institutions in leading the way towards a more sustainable world.
The 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ of Nottingham's research ranks among the world's best, ranking us within the top 100 for several individual Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
UNM's Sustainability Ambitions
In celebration of UNM's 25th anniversary, we present new ambitions to further strengthen our strategy and our long-term commitment to sustainability.
1. Cutting Carbon Emissions
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25%: Using 2024 as our baseline (8,594 tonnes CO₂e across Scopes 1 and 2), we are prioritising reductions in carbon-intensive grid electricity consumption — our single largest source of emissions.
2. Reducing Waste
Reduce waste sent to landfill by 40%: Based on a 2024/25 baseline of 1,139 tonnes, we are strengthening how we measure, manage, and reduce waste across all campus operations, with a strong focus on diversion and responsible disposal.
3. Empowering Our Community
Equip every student and staff member to contribute to a sustainable future: Sustainability is embedded in our learning, teaching, and campus culture, ensuring our community develops the knowledge, skills, values, and behaviours needed to support Malaysia’s sustainable development goals and the Malaysian Qualifications Framework.
Sustainability Initiatives
188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ how UNM is advancing sustainability through innovative projects, student-led initiatives, and integrating the Sustainable Development Goals into our campus and curriculum.
Quantifying Emissions for a Greener UNM
UNM has quantified the greenhouse gas emissions from our campus, a major step in our sustainability efforts. With grid electricity consumption being a major contributor, our efforts focus on expanding on-campus solar power, enhancing electricity monitoring, and encouraging the campus community to adopt energy-saving behaviours.
Upgraded Composting: Closing the Waste Loop
UNM's long-standing composting initiative turns food and green waste from our cafeteria and accommodation blocks into fertiliser for the campus, showcasing a circular economy in action. We have upgraded our technology to make the process more efficient and increase composting capacity.
Empowering Student-Led Sustainability Projects
UNM students lead the way in environmental protection, supported by the Environmental Sustainability Initiative Fund. Since 2023, the fund has backed a wide range of student projects aimed at reducing campus waste, promoting gardening on campus and in schools, and doing research on composting and energy technologies.
Water Management for Campus and Community
The university's West LAKE water management project aims to reduce flooding risks and maintain water quality on campus and surrounding areas. It supports sustainability education and research, contributes to our wider programme of planting native trees to boost biodiversity, and fosters community engagement with local residents.
SDGs Teach-In: Embedding Sustainability in Learning
Since 2023, UNM has integrated the SDGs into teaching through month-long SDGs Teach-In sessions during the 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@’s Sustainability Action Week. Our academics incorporate SDGs content into their modules, share their experiences, and earn certificates for participation.
Mapping Sustainability in UNM’s Curriculum
UNM’s teaching strategy enhances students' understanding of sustainability through both formal and informal curricula. An audit, funded by UNM’s Large Scale Teaching and Learning Grant, provided a baseline assessment of how sustainability and SDG themes are integrated into programme and module outcomes across both UNM’s Faculties, and a launchpad for deepening our practices in Education for Sustainable Development.
UNM’s Environmental Sustainability Committee
Our committee is responsible for developing, promoting and monitoring the implementation of environmental sustainability strategies within the university's Strategic Plan. Our committee includes members from diverse backgrounds, including faculty, students, and staff, ensuring a holistic approach to sustainability across the university.
The committee reports regularly to UNM's Management Board and coordinates with equivalent committees at our campuses in the UK and China.
To learn more about potential initiative and explore our partnerships, please contact us at:
Email: ESC@nottingham.edu.my