| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 31.17 |
| Liaison | José Otazú Mejía |
| Submission Date | Jan. 2, 2024 |
Universidad Científica del Sur
PRE-2: Points of Distinction
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Name of the institution’s featured sustainability program, initiative, or accomplishment:
A brief description of the institution’s featured program, initiative, or accomplishment:
The global shift towards integrating Environmental Sustainability into higher education is evident, with universities revising their missions, courses, research, and campus operations to embrace environmental considerations. In Peru, universities are aligning with this movement, developing institutional environmental policies as a primary step towards embedding environmental perspectives.
A significant driving force in Peru is the Interuniversity Environmental Network - Interuniversia Peru (RAI Peru), facilitated by the Ministry of the Environment (MINAM). RAI Peru aims for a dual impact: raising awareness among university stakeholders about environmental contexts and fostering sustained environmental integration into core functions.
Among these institutions, the Scientific University of the South stands out. With 4 consecutive years of first-place recognition from RAI Peru, it showcases an unwavering commitment to sustainable management. This achievement underscores the university's dedication to global sustainability calls.
RAI Peru's recognition reflects the university's integration of environmental awareness into education and operations. The university's consistent top ranking serves as an inspirational beacon, demonstrating the tangible outcomes of steadfast sustainability dedication.
Which of the following impact areas does the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Public Engagement
Air & Climate
Buildings
Energy
Waste
Water
Coordination & Planning
Website URL where more information about the accomplishment may be found:
STARS credit in which the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
A photograph or document associated with the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment:
Name of a second highlighted sustainability program/initiative/accomplishment:
A brief description of the second program/initiative/accomplishment:
The university has been annually measuring its carbon footprint since 2019, obtaining recognition from the Ministry of the Environment for the measurement, verification, and implementation of mitigation measures. Currently, we are developing an extensive mitigation plan based on the information collected during the years 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Which impact areas does the second program/initiative/accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Air & Climate
Energy
Website URL where more information about the second program/initiative/accomplishment may be found:
STARS credit in which the second program/initiative/accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
A photograph or document associated with the second program/initiative/accomplishment:
Name of a third highlighted program/initiative/accomplishment:
A brief description of the third program/initiative/accomplishment:
Which impact areas does the third program/initiative/accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Website URL where more information about the third program/initiative/accomplishment may be found:
STARS credit in which the third program/initiative/accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
A photograph or document associated with the third program/initiative/accomplishment:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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