Against the backdrop of increasingly severe global climate change, countries around the world are striving to find solutions to address this significant challenge. To combat climate change, Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) is actively promoting sustainable development and reducing carbon emissions, demonstrating a strong sense of environmental responsibility. It has set the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2039 and is committed to building a zero - carbon campus!
Goal: Achieve carbon neutrality by 2039
MUST began calculating its carbon emissions in 2021, including greenhouse gas emissions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. In the 2022/23 academic year, MUST's total emissions amounted to approximately 16,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, with a per - capita carbon emission of less than 1 ton of carbon dioxide equivalent. MUST recognizes that higher education institutions play a crucial role in promoting sustainable development. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, MUST has conducted predictions on carbon peaking and carbon neutrality and plans to achieve the goal of campus carbon neutrality by 2039.
This year, we have proposed the goal of campus carbon neutrality, which marks MUST's determination in addressing global warming and climate change issues. To achieve this goal, MUST is implementing a series of measures, including promoting the use of renewable energy, waste recycling, and organizing environmental protection activities such as the "Earth Hour" (for more details, please visit https://sust.must.edu.mo/page/green - actions.html?locale = zh_MO). By 2039, it is expected to reduce emissions by more than 5,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. Meanwhile, the university has set a long - term carbon reduction goal for 2060.
MUST hopes to promote broader sustainable development through continuous efforts. MUST will continue to collaborate with domestic and international partners to jointly promote green technology and environmental innovation, contributing to the achievement of global sustainable development goals!
