SDG 12 : Responsible Consumption And Production

Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) supports the ethical resources of food and supplies within the university. Through Circular Letter Number 849 in 2022 on Sustainable Food Resource Optimisation at UNAIR, which highlights the priority of purchasing food supplied from local farmers to ensure the economy sustainability. Furthermore, choosing nearest food supplies is our consideration to reduce the carbon emission for delivery process. Also, we are making effort to ensure that our egg supplies coming from cage free chicken as our commitment to ethical farming, and our seafood supplies for our campus canteen. SOP and policy Number 19 in 2021 on UNAIR Goods Management prioritise ethical management by choosing suppliers reponsible in using recyclable raw materials and consolidating shipments method to reduce both waste and fuel consumption. However, our Halal Center regularly conducts testing services for our halal food products in accordance as stated in Rector’s Decree No. 1014/UN3/2022. 

Policy Number 19 in 2021 about Goods Management in the University

Policy Number 327/UN3/HM/2021 about Efforts to Optimize Sustainable Food Sources in Campus

Procurement Goods Management in University

Circular Letter Number 849 Tahun 2022 tentang Upaya Optimalisasi Sumber Makanan Berkelanjutan di UNAIR

Policy Number 7 Tahun 2017 tentang Pengelolaan Barang di UNAIR

Policy Number 1014/UN3/2022 tentang Berdirinya Pusat Halal Universitas Airlangga

Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) has policies regarding the waste disposal practices stated in Waste Procedure Guideline regulated by the Directorate of Logistics, Security, and Environment through SOP-UNAIR-DSP-DSP23. It aims to separated the hazardous waste to be collected and stored in appropriate containers until it can be safely disposed of in the designated area, either directly or through an appropriate waste contractor (point 7.6.3). Procedures outlined in paragraphs 7.6.8 to 7.6.10 also govern the handling of biological, plastic, chemical, and other types of waste. Point 7.8 outlines how waste is managed by specific faculties and departments. Waste management can alternatively be outsourced to a third party that retrieves waste from the landfill on a monthly basis (point 7.8). Thus, it is ensured that we actively involve in monitoring and assessing our waste management practices (point 7.9). 

SOP-UNAIR-DSP-DSP23 of 2021 about Procurement Goods Management in University

Standard Operating System about Hazardous Waste Disposal

Policy Number 2910/UN3/2016 tentang Kebijakan Pengelolaan Limbah Berbahaya di UNAIR

Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) Green Campus initiatives include measuring the amount of waste recycled and sent to landfills as stated in our regulation. We place separated trash bin for our everyday waste indicating organic, non-organic, and hazardous materials, to calculate and assess our waste. UNAIR has waste management protocols tailored to specific waste types stated in Rector’s Decree Number 1050/UN3/2021. Biological waste undergoes processes such as incineration, burial, autoclaving, or combustion. Plastic waste is given priority for recycling, as is white paper waste. Sharp objects and glass are disposed of in specialised spaces. Chemical waste is managed using properly labeled containers. Moreover, we have the facility to process battery waste that the recovered metal is repurposed for development and research, under the supervision of the Advanced and Multidisciplinary Technology faculty. UNAIR also evaluate the procedures and undertake specified KPIs for sustainability.

Domestic Waste Management

FTMM Sediakan Fasilitas Pengumpulan Baterai Bekas

Policy Number 1050/UN3/2021 Pedoman Pengelolaan Green Campus UNAIR

In tackling plastic waste problem, Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) formed regulation in Rector’s Regulation Number 2904/UN3/2019 and Circular Letter Number 3410/UN3.1.10/TU/2019 for reducing single-use drinking bottles. Bottled-water with single use packaging and plastic bags are prohibited since 2019 throughout the campus foodcourt. As an alternative, the university provides drinking water dispensers and glasses in any office as well as meeting rooms. Most of our faculties have also supported these policies by providing tumblres for lecturers and staffs which must be brought in any activities including meetings. 

Policy Number 2904/UN3/HM/2019 about Plastic Waste Reduction

FKM Pelopori Kebijakan Diet Plastik di Unair

Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) formed two regulations stated in Rector’s Regulation Number 2904/UN3/2019 and Circular Letter Number 115/UN3.44/TU/2023 to reduce disposable items usage such as plastic bottles and paper in our campus. We are under a strict policy to reduce our plastic drinking water packaging, plastic bags, and disposable food and drink packaging in faculties, work units, and canteens. However, we provide access to drinking water dispensers and glasses in all offices and meeting rooms, effectively reducing the reliance on single-use items. Not only for plastic use, we also ensure in minimising paper waste by developing e-office application as a communication tool between units and faculties. Cybercampus application has also developed for students. Importantly, administrative documents are switching into digital formats, including more usage of e-books which is minimising storage space requirements and paper waste. 

Policy Number 19 in 2021 about Good Management in University

Policy Number 2904/UN3/HM/2019 about Plastic Waste Reduction

Larangan Penggunaan Kemasan Air Minum Plastik 

Circular Letter Number 115/UN3.44/TU/2023 to reduce disposable items usage such as plastic bottles and paper in UNAIR

Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) extends to outsourced services and the supply chain through the Circular Letter Number 849 of 2022 about Sustainable Food Resource Optimization efforts at UNAIR. We prioritise the purchase of food sources used by our canteens from local food producers and distributors. By doing so, we reduce carbon emissions associated with long-distance shipments and actively support the growth of the local economy. We also regulate Sustainable Procurement through Policy Number 472/UN3/HM/2022. This policy governs the procurement of goods and products, emphasizing the use of recycled materials and sourcing from certified suppliers. We continuously evaluate and prioritise purchases from local producers.

Circular Letter Number 849 of 2022 about Sustainable Food Resource Optimization efforts at UNAIR

Policy Number 472/UN3/HM/2022 tentang Sustainable Procurement

Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) extends to outsourced services and the supply chain through the Sustainable Procurement Policy that is regulated in Circular Letter Number 472/UN3/HM/2022. We have established stringent criteria for selecting suppliers, with a focus on those equipped with recognized sustainable policies and certifications. Our commitment to sustainability also involves strategic partnerships with industries that actively engage in sustainable procurement practices. To minimize our environmental footprint, we reduce the use of paper, cards, printer inks, and other potentially environmentally damaging materials. We also priorities purchasing sustainable goods from local producers and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Policy Number 472/UN3/HM/2022 tentang Sustainable Procurement di UNAIR