In teaching and learning, the use of learning management system platforms such as Moodle and Microsoft Team, has reduced the need for printing copies of handouts and notes. Submission of student works can also be made in softcopies, thus reducing the use of papers further.

UTB aims to minimise the waste the campus produced by 2023 through proper disposal of waste and the 4Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rebuy).

• Use less - UTB has implemented several initiatives to reduce the use of papers in its day-to-day operations:
• Online services and operations - reduced the need for physical documents
• QR codes - reduced the printing of marketing collaterals such as flyers, posters and programme books
• Efficient Procurement – Purchase by demand and ordering only the supplies need.

• Reuse when possible. It can take the form of repairing, washing, or recovering used materials.
• Scrap paper reuse, secondhand books campaign, use of durable cutlery, plate and mugs instead of disposables, Purchasing and donating used items.

• Recycle program helps to increase recycling, reduce waste, and improve green purchasing practices.
• Colourful bins have been used with the options of collecting paper, cans, plastics and general waste.

• Rebuy option emphasizes on products that have a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle.
• Buying products with recycled content such as paper, avoiding toxic ingredients in teaching aids and washing liquid, and seeking goods with renewable sources and minimal packaging in food or office equipment.

UTB supports green transportation through its CFTR research centre and estate office. Due to the limited parking spaces, the estate office and HSE office have taken the approach to encourage students to car pool. This campaign can help to reduce the number of late comers, parking issues and congestion within the campus area.

Special free bus services have also been provided for students to commute between Rimba point shopping centre and UTB to reduce carbon emission.

UTB is also looking into the development and deployment of ICT that reduces environmental impact. This is by optimising the energy efficiency of ICT devices and reducing the carbon emissions associated with their production, use, and disposal. Some approaches will be:

• Designing ICT devices with energy-efficient components and features such as low-power processors, LED displays, and automatic power-down modes.
• Cloud computing to help reduce energy consumption by consolidating computing resources and minimising redundant infrastructure.
• Virtualisation to enable multiple operating systems and applications to run on a single physical server, reducing the number of servers needed and thereby reducing energy consumption.
• Using renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, or hydroelectric power to power data centers and ICT infrastructure can significantly reduce carbon emissions.
• Recycling and reusing electronic waste to reduce the environmental impact of ICT by minimising the amount of waste sent to landfills and reducing the need for new manufacturing.

We practice water conservation by introducing various water saving initiatives through appropriate usage of water on campus:

• Water leaking systems has been implemented
• Water reduction systems has been placed in all toilets
• Equitable use of water resources in the region

A number of strategies and measures are in place at our university to reduce the amount of electricity consumed, thus reducing both the university’s operating costs and its environmental impact:

• Conduct regular energy audits to identify areas with high electricity consumption. This will help pinpoint the most significant sources of energy waste and guide targeted efficiency improvements.
• Replacing the traditional incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the campus. LEDs use less electricity and have a longer lifespan, reducing the need for frequent replacements.

• Through the use of occupancy sensors in classrooms, offices and other areas, university is able to automatically turn off lights when no one is present, resulting in energy savings.

• Utilize natural daylight whenever possible by designing buildings with large windows and skylights. This reduces the need for artificial lighting during the day.
• Encourage faculty, staff, and students to enable power-saving features on computers and other electronic devices, such as sleep mode or automatic shutdown.

• A number of sustainable energy sources are being invested by the university, such as solar panels for the generation of electricity on campus.

In comparison to the last half year of 2022, energy consumption decreased by 14% in the first half year of 2023. This is the result of the University’s continuous efforts to reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency.

We intend to implement the tool to measure and report greenhouse gas emissions in compliance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol in support of UTB's sustainability strategy. These emissions include those resulting from electricity consumption, water use, transportation, waste generation, and building construction and maintenance. This data will then be used to understand the university's carbon footprint and to identify areas where emissions can be reduced.

In accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the University measures and reports its carbon emissions under Scope 1 and 2. The primary source of Scope 1 emissions is vehicles used by students and staff. Scope 2 emissions are primarily generated by electricity used in the university's buildings.

Significant source of UTB’s carbon emissions is its electricity consumption. In the first half of 2023, the university carbon emissions reduced by 13.7%. This is attributed to the reduction in Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity.