Overview
The University of Phayao has set a target of achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050, driven by the Center for Environment and Sustainable Management (CESM) as the lead operational unit.Policies and Plans
- UP Carbon Neutrality 2050: a carbon neutrality target by the year 2050. (upnetzero.up.ac.th)
Implementation
Training and Capacity Development
- "Carbon Neutrality Management for Mid-Level Executives" Training Programme (UP Carbon Neutrality 2026), held on 9 June 2026 at the Active Learning Classroom, CE Building, University of Phayao. Organized by CESM, covering GHG, Carbon Footprint (CFO), Net Zero, Carbon Credits, and carbon reporting frameworks.
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- Participation in the seminar "GHG Reduction Mechanisms: Driving Force Toward Net Zero", held on 26 November 2025. (source)
National Network
- The University of Phayao hosted the 1st Working Group Meeting on Carbon Neutrality, Sustainable University Network of Thailand (SUN Thailand), held on 28–29 November 2024 at the Mueang Phayao Meeting Room, ICT Building. Representatives from over 23 universities nationwide participated.
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Monitoring Systems
- UP Net Zero Carbon Footprint System: an annual GHG emission tracking system categorized by Scope 1, 2, and 3, developed by CESM. (upnetzero.up.ac.th)
- Real-time PM2.5 Air Quality Monitoring System operated by CESM. (cesm.up.ac.th)
GHG Reduction Measures
- Solar Rooftop 2.997 MWp: reducing GHG emissions by 2,077 tCO₂eq per year, registered under the T-VER standard with TGO. (source)
- EV Bus service operating within the university campus. (bustransit.up.ac.th)
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