CMU has become a leading organization in greenhouse gas management. Guaranteed by climate action leading organization certification.

Chiang Mai University Received certification as a Climate Action Leading Organization from the Thailand Carbon Neutral Network by the Greenhouse Gas Management Organization. (Public Organization), with Nakornping Energy Research and Development Institute, CMU, as the main agency in driving the goal of making the entire university carbon neutral by 2032 in order to lead Chiang Mai University as a model educational institution that aims to solve global warming problems. Sustainable
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“Leading Organization in Greenhouse Gas Management” is an organization that demonstrates leadership in managing and taking responsibility for the organization’s greenhouse gas emissions. Through expressing intentions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions To aim for carbon neutral at the corporate level with a clear target year and action plan. It is in line with scientific principles and the goals of the Paris Agreement and has achieved corporate carbon footprint certification and other standards. Related from the Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) or equivalent international standards
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At present, the world’s greenhouse gas emissions are continuously increasing every year. Causing climate change to become more severe in every region around the world. carbon neutrality or reducing net carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions to zero. Therefore, it is very important to our world. During the past several years Many countries around the world are starting to wake up and try to cooperate in solving the problem of global climate change (Climate Change), setting a concrete goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
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Staying alert to help the world cope with this change Chiang Mai University has therefore continuously pushed forward a proactive strategy on energy and the environment. resulting in the readiness of the work in terms of infrastructure Facilities, knowledge, research and development of personnel with knowledge and expertise that can be used as a base to drive Chiang Mai University to be a model of an educational institution committed to being a carbon neutral university. University) to take part in helping solve world problems in a sustainable way. With the Nakornping Energy Research and Development Institute, CMU, being the main agency in driving forward the goals for the entire university. Be carbon neutral by 2032
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In operations, Chiang Mai University has set a policy to lead the university towards carbon neutrality, which is specified as one of the university’s 13th plan policies. which aims to create a model for reducing greenhouse gas emissions Push forward the policy of using alternative energy. Conservation of energy and the environment in the university area also focuses on increasing green areas. To help absorb carbon Developing infrastructure projects that lead to a low-carbon lifestyle It aims to be a model for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Solve climate change problems Including reducing the cost of energy management throughout the system.
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This can be seen from the continuous implementation of proactive strategies for environmental and energy innovation, such as the integrated biomass management center. Manage waste in the university and produce it as renewable energy for use in the university with the concept of Zero Waste, installing Solar Rooftop or solar panels on the roofs of various buildings. Change solar energy into electrical energy. There is a Solar Water Heater system to produce warm water for use in student dormitories. All of this can reduce the university’s energy costs by no less than 30%. There is also comprehensive energy management with the Smart Grid system. In addition, a public service vehicle system has been created to reduce the use of personal cars. Promote the use of bicycles And there is an electric train service for traveling throughout the university. As well as bringing knowledge from the university to work with various agencies and organizations. To reduce carbon dioxide emissions as well.
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This certification is Chiang Mai University’s Climate Action Leading Organization. It confirms the university’s commitment to operating with vision. “A leading university that is socially responsible for sustainable development with innovation” which will be a concrete model and can be transferred to surrounding communities for further sustainable development