About Project

Principles and reasons (summary)

According to the Chiang Mai University Education Development Plan Phase 14 (2028-2032), a strategic goal is to propel Chiang Mai University to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. Therefore, this project aims to seek funding support for the management of the Carbon One project to drive Chiang Mai University’s Net Zero strategy, as outlined in the Phase 14 Education Development Plan.

Objective

This document outlines the management of the Carbon One project for Chiang Mai University’s transition to Net Zero, encompassing management, coordination, monitoring project implementation according to plan, evaluating project outcomes, and maintaining a database of researchers.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions the entire university

In 1 October 2025 - Today

CMU Net Zero Pathway

Chiang Mai University’s BAU Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2019-2040

The CMU Net Zero Pathway is a plan to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from using electricity from solar energy

Monthly electricity usage statistics

Year

PV-kWh

PEA-kWh

Total kWh

Emission (tons/year)

Year 2024

16,581,282

78,532,960

95,114,242

46,962.71

Year 2025
(Jan-Dec)

16,086,692

77,326,000

93,412,692

46,240.94

Year 2025
(6 month)

7,328,586

36,419,840

43,748,426

21,779.06

Year 2026
(Jan-Jun)

8,626,921

36,538,080

45,165,001

21,849.77

Calculation of greenhouse gas reduction Chiang Mai University

"CMU NET ZERO"

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