Environmental Policies

Sustainable Investment Divestment Policy

Considering

1. The Decree of the Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur (UMKT) regarding the Commitment to Achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
2. That UMKT is committed to applying the values of Al-Islam and Kemuhammadiyahan in all aspects of financial governance.
3. That as a form of tangible contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and environmental protection in East Kalimantan, ethical guidelines in investment management are required.
4. That it is necessary to establish an official policy regarding the withdrawal of capital (divestment) from sectors that conflict with sharia principles and sustainability.

General Provisions

1. Investment Divestment: The strategic action of withdrawing capital, releasing financial assets, or terminating investment cooperation from an entity or financial instrument.
2. Sustainable Investment: Capital placement practices that integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects as well as Sharia principles.
3. Prohibited Entities: Companies or institutions whose main business activities have a significant negative impact on the environment, society, or the University's reputation.

Intent and Purpose

This policy is established with the objectives of:

1. Ensuring that UMKT's financial assets are managed in accordance with the principles of Amar Ma'ruf Nahi Munkar (enjoining good and forbidding wrong) and the values of Al-Islam and Kemuhammadiyahan.
2. Mitigating reputational risks resulting from involvement in sectors that damage the ecosystem.
3. Supporting global initiatives in climate action, particularly the protection of Kalimantan's forests from permanent destruction.

Scope

1. This policy applies to all work units, university-owned enterprises, and endowment fund managers within UMKT.
2. The object of the policy includes money market instruments, capital markets, deposits, as well as direct equity participation in third parties.

Divestment Criteria

UMKT will withdraw from investments in entities that:

1. Operate in the alcohol, gambling, and entertainment industries that do not comply with Islamic norms.
2. Are directly involved in the production and distribution of tobacco/cigarette products.
3. Are directly involved in carbon-intensive energy industries, particularly coal mining and oil exploration, that lack a clear green energy transition plan.
4. Are legally proven to have caused or allowed Forest and Land Fires (Karhutla) to occur in their concession areas.
5. Engage in illegal deforestation practices or the destruction of peatland ecosystems.
6. Have a record of severe violations in the management of hazardous and toxic (B3) waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
7. Use child labor or engage in forced labor practices.
8. Are involved in human rights violations or land disputes with indigenous/local communities without fair mediation efforts.

Divestment Mechanism and Procedures

1. The Finance Department will conduct an audit of the investment portfolio at least 1 (one) time a year.
2. If criteria violations are found, the University will engage with the entity to encourage improvement during a transition period of up to 12 months.
3. If there is no tangible improvement, UMKT is obliged to gradually withdraw its capital within a maximum period of 24 months to maintain cash flow stability.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Vice Rector II: Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and providing divestment recommendations to the Rector.
2. Rector: Has full authority to make final decisions regarding the termination of investments or strategic partnerships.

Closing Provisions

This policy will be reviewed every 3 (three) years or at any time if there are significant changes to the Muhammadiyah Central Board policies and national SDG standards.

Policy on Minimizing the Use of Plastics and Single-Use Items

Considering

1. The Decree of the Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur (UMKT) regarding the Commitment to Achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
2. That UMKT upholds the principle of Vicegerent on Earth (Khalifah fil Ardh) in preserving the environmental ecosystem.
3. That the increasing volume of plastic waste and single-use items in the campus environment negatively impacts cleanliness, health, and the local ecology of East Kalimantan.
4. That as a form of tangible contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically Goal 12 on Responsible Consumption and Production, systematic steps in waste reduction are needed.
5. That as an IT-based University (Paperless University), UMKT is committed to reducing operational single-use items through digital transformation to minimize waste generation.
6. That operational guidelines must be established for the entire academic community to restrict the use of non-biodegradable materials through systematic management.

General Provisions

1. Waste Management: A systematic, comprehensive, and continuous activity that includes waste reduction and handling.
2. Single-Use Plastics: Plastic polymer products designed for a single use, including shopping bags, straws, and soft plastic wrappers which have a low recycling rate.
3. Disposal Items: Objects with a short lifespan that immediately become waste after use, including plastic water bottles, plastic cutlery, styrofoam containers, as well as physical operational materials (such as paper) that can be replaced by digital systems.
4. Waste Minimization: Planned efforts to reduce waste generation from the source through restricted usage, reuse, and material substitution.

Intent and Purpose

This policy is established with the objectives of:

1. Significantly reducing the volume of plastic waste entering the Final Disposal Site (TPA) from the university grounds.
2. Building an eco-friendly culture among students, lecturers, and educational staff through sustainable consumption practices.
3. Encouraging business units within UMKT to switch to recyclable or biodegradable packaging.
4. Accelerating the implementation of IT-based operations to minimize the use of single-use items in administration.

Scope

This policy applies to all:

1. Work units, faculties, and institutions within UMKT.
2. University-owned enterprises, cafeterias, and goods and services provider partners within the campus area.
3. All student organization activities and official university events.

Minimization Efforts

Restriction on Single-Use Plastics

1. Prohibition of using single-use plastic shopping bags in the campus area.
2. Cessation of providing plastic straws and plastic cutlery in every meeting, seminar, or daily consumption activity.
3. Development of educational programs and efforts to collect and recycle soft plastics to be converted into creative facilities within the campus.

Restriction on Disposal Items

1. Provision of refillable water stations at strategic points to reduce bottled water consumption.
2. Cultivating a habit among the academic community to use personal tumblers and food containers.
3. Prohibition of using Styrofoam containers throughout the university premises.
4. Optimizing digital systems (IT-Based) in administration and teaching to minimize the use of paper.

Policy Expansion to Services and Suppliers

1. Requiring all outsourced services, such as cafeterias, and goods and services provider partners to adhere to the rules on minimizing single-use items.
2. Requiring equipment and office stationery suppliers, as well as building construction contract partners, to use recyclable or reusable packaging.
3. Integrating waste minimization efforts into goods and services procurement procedures as a primary prerequisite.
4. Providing documentary evidence of waste reduction implementation by partners and suppliers.

Supporting Mechanisms

1. The Facilities and Infrastructure Unit must provide clear waste segregation facilities with proper labels.
2. The University will conduct periodic waste audits to monitor the success of waste reduction.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Vice Rector II: Responsible for procuring supporting facilities and supervising implementation.
2. Bureau of General Administration and Assets, and Bureau of Information Technology and Reputation: Conducting daily monitoring of waste management compliance and ensuring the reliability of digital systems.
3. Rector: Has full authority to issue specific instructions regarding the termination of partnerships with entities that do not support this sustainability policy.

Closing Provisions

This policy will be reviewed periodically every 3 (three) years to adapt to developments in waste management technology, national SDG standards, and government regulations.

Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability Policy

Introduction

Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur is committed to realizing environmentally responsible campus governance and supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. This policy serves as the institutional foundation to direct climate action and sustainability practices in all university activities.

This policy is drafted by modeling the policy frameworks of sustainability-oriented universities, which place leadership commitment, integration into learning and research, campus management, and continuous monitoring as core elements.

Objectives

1. Provide university policy direction in implementing climate action and environmental sustainability;
2. Reduce the environmental impact of academic and non-academic activities;
3. Encourage efficiency in energy, water, materials, and other resources;
4. Develop a green and low-emission campus culture;
5. Strengthen the contribution of education, research, and community service regarding climate change issues.

Scope

1. University leadership, faculties, study programs, institutes, bureaus, and units;
2. Lecturers, educational staff, students, and third parties operating within the university environment;
3. All buildings, facilities, and campus areas managed by the university.

Policy Statement

The University stipulates that climate action and environmental sustainability are integral parts of institutional governance and must be considered in university planning, implementation, evaluation, procurement, development, and partnerships.

1. The University integrates sustainability principles into decision-making and campus operational management.
2. The University encourages emission reduction through energy efficiency, transportation efficiency, and the use of more environmentally friendly technologies.
3. The University encourages the conservation of water, paper, and other materials across all work units.
4. The University develops an eco-friendly behavioral culture through education, campaigns, and exemplary leadership.
5. The University supports learning, research, and community service that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Implementation Focus

Energy and Emissions

1. Monitor energy consumption and establish gradual conservation measures;
2. Encourage the use of energy-efficient appliances and the efficient operation of utilities;
3. Consider opportunities for utilizing renewable energy according to institutional capacity;
4. Promote the use of renewable energy.

Water and Other Resources

1. Conserve clean water usage and prevent leaks and wastefulness;
2. Encourage document digitization to reduce paper consumption;
3. Ensure resource efficiency in office activities, learning, and campus events;
4. Expand water catchment areas within the campus environment.

Education, Research, and Engagement

1. Integrate climate change and sustainability issues into the curriculum and learning activities;
2. Encourage research and innovation relevant to climate action;
3. Involve the academic community in greening programs, campaigns, and sustainability activities.

Infrastructure and Green Open Spaces

1. Increase the proportion of green open spaces;
2. Increase the proportion of green buildings;
3. Enhance tree planting and biodiversity conservation.

Climate Change Disaster Mitigation

1. Disaster risk reduction through disaster mitigation;
2. Other mitigation efforts to reduce the impacts of climate change;
3. Other adaptation efforts to reduce the impacts of climate change.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. The Rector sets the policy direction and institutional support.
2. The relevant Vice Rectors coordinate policy implementation at the university level.
3. The Quality Assurance Board, SDGs Center, and relevant units design policy standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
4. Unit leaders integrate this policy into the programs and activities of their respective units in coordination with the SDGs Center.
5. The entire academic community supports and complies with the policy implementation.

Monitoring and Review

Policy implementation is periodically monitored and evaluated by the SDGs Center. Evaluation results are reported to the leadership and used to improve programs, set subsequent targets, and strengthen the sustainability culture within UMKT.

Policy on Sustainable Land Use, Conservation, and Restoration

Introduction

Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur views that campus land, green open spaces, and vegetation are vital parts of the campus ecosystem that must be sustainably managed, protected, and restored if degraded.

This policy serves as the basis for responsible campus land use, environmental conservation, and the restoration of areas experiencing ecological quality decline.

Objectives

1. Maintain the ecological function of campus lands;
2. Protect green open spaces, vegetation, and local biodiversity;
3. Prevent soil degradation, erosion, sedimentation, and water system disruptions;
4. Integrate conservation principles into campus construction and development;
5. Carry out restoration in areas experiencing damage or environmental quality decline.

Scope

1. Spatial planning and physical development of the campus;
2. Management of green open spaces, vegetation, and campus landscapes;
3. Conservation and restoration efforts in areas affected by human activity or environmental disturbances.

Policy Statement

The University stipulates that campus land use must consider environmental carrying capacity, water catchment functions, vegetation protection, and the sustainability of the campus ecosystem. Every construction and spatial utilization must incorporate conservation aspects.

1. The University safeguards and maintains green open spaces as part of the campus's environmental quality.
2. The University minimizes unnecessary land clearing and changes to vegetation cover.
3. The University protects important vegetation, controls soil pollution, and prevents erosion.
4. The University carries out rehabilitation and restoration in degraded areas.
5. The University encourages the use of plants suitable for local conditions and supportive of biodiversity.

Implementation Focus

Planning and Development

1. Include considerations for land conservation and water absorption capacity in the planning of buildings and facilities;
2. Maintain the proportion of green open space in accordance with ecological needs and applicable regulations;
3. Control activities that have the potential to degrade land quality.

Conservation and Biodiversity

1. Protect trees, vegetation, and local habitats as far as possible;
2. Avoid actions that damage natural landscapes and habitats in the campus area;
3. Encourage the planting of local or adaptive species.

Land Restoration

1. Identify areas that are critical, barren, or experiencing environmental degradation;
2. Carry out rehabilitation, replanting, and restoration of water system functions;
3. Conduct continuous maintenance on restored areas.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. The Rector sets the policy direction and institutional support.
2. The relevant Vice Rectors coordinate policy implementation at the university level.
3. The Quality Assurance Board, SDGs Center, and relevant units design policy standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
4. Unit leaders integrate this policy into the programs and activities of their respective units in coordination with the SDGs Center.
5. The entire academic community supports and complies with the policy implementation.

Monitoring and Review

Policy implementation is periodically monitored and evaluated by the SDGs Center. Evaluation results are reported to the leadership and used to improve programs, set subsequent targets, and strengthen the sustainability culture within UMKT.

Policy on Waste Management and Landfill Restriction

Introduction

Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur is committed to managing waste responsibly by prioritizing waste reduction at the source, segregation, reuse, recycling, and treatment, and making landfill disposal the absolute last resort.

This policy is drafted as an institutional umbrella to support a clean, healthy, waste-minimal campus aligned with sustainable development principles.

Objectives

1. Reduce waste generation in the university environment;
2. Limit the volume of waste ending up in final processing sites or landfills;
3. Enhance waste segregation, reuse, and recycling;
4. Ensure the management of special and hazardous/toxic (B3) waste complies with regulations;
5. Build a campus culture that is responsible toward waste.

Scope

1. All academic and non-academic activities within the university environment;
2. Waste management from offices, learning facilities, laboratories, cafeterias, and student activities;
3. All work units, the academic community, tenants, vendors, and third parties.

Policy Statement

The University establishes waste management based on the principles of reduce, reuse, recycle, recovery, and responsible disposal. Every unit must prioritize reducing waste at the source and limiting residue discarded into landfills.

1. The University restricts the use of single-use plastics, styrofoam, and similar materials in campus activities.
2. The University provides a waste segregation system for at least organic waste, recyclable inorganic waste, residue, and special waste.
3. The University encourages the use of tumblers, reusable containers, and eco-friendly equipment.
4. The University ensures that laboratory waste, e-waste, medical waste, and B3 waste are not mixed with regular domestic waste.
5. The University may collaborate with legitimate waste and refuse management partners.

Implementation Focus

Reduction at the Source

1. Encourage the use of digital documents and the restriction of single-use materials;
2. Promote meetings, seminars, and campus events that generate minimal waste;
3. Apply eco-friendly considerations in the procurement of goods and services.

Segregation and Utilization

1. Provide segregated waste bins at strategic locations;
2. Provide education on proper waste segregation procedures;
3. Support the processing of organic and inorganic waste, as well as the distribution of recyclable materials.

Landfill Restriction

1. Record and evaluate the volume of residual waste disposed of in landfills;
2. Establish corrective steps if residual waste generation remains high;
3. Develop targets for the gradual reduction of residual waste.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. The Rector sets the policy direction and institutional support.
2. The relevant Vice Rectors coordinate policy implementation at the university level.
3. The Quality Assurance Board, SDGs Center, and relevant units design policy standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
4. Unit leaders integrate this policy into the programs and activities of their respective units in coordination with the SDGs Center.
5. The entire academic community supports and complies with the policy implementation.

Monitoring and Review

Policy implementation is periodically monitored and evaluated by the SDGs Center. Evaluation results are reported to the leadership and used to improve programs, set subsequent targets, and strengthen the sustainability culture within UMKT.

Designation of Smoke and Vape-Free Green Zones

Considering

1. That to create a healthy, clean, beautiful, and sustainable campus environment, a Smoke and Vape-Free Green Zone policy is required.
2. That smoking and vaping negatively impact health and pollute the campus environment.
3. That in accordance with the tenets and values of Muhammadiyah, which emphasize the importance of maintaining health (ḥifẓ al-nafs), cleanliness, and environmental preservation, it is necessary to prohibit smoking and vaping activities in the campus environment.
4. That based on the considerations detailed in the preceding points, it is necessary to stipulate a Rector's Decree regarding the Designation of Smoke and Vape-Free Green Zones within Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur.

Observing

1. Law Number 36 of 2009 concerning Health.
2. Law Number 32 of 2009 concerning Environmental Protection and Management.
3. Government Regulation on Non-Smoking Areas.
4. Islamic Code of Life for Muhammadiyah Members (PHIWM).
5. Statute of Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur.
6. Internal regulations applicable at Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur.

Decides / Stipulates

1. To designate the entire campus territory as a Smoke and Vape-Free Green Zone.
2. To prohibit the entire academic community and other parties in the campus environment from:
   1. Smoking in any form.
   2. Using electronic cigarettes (vapes).
   3. Carrying and/or lighting tobacco products within the campus environment.
   4. Discarding cigarette butts anywhere in the campus area.
3. The aforementioned zone includes the entire campus area, such as:
   1. Lecture halls, laboratories, and libraries.
   2. Workspaces for leaders, lecturers, and educational staff.
   3. Mosques and worship facilities.
   4. Green open areas, parks, and public facilities.
   5. All other areas under campus management.
4. Any violation of the provisions in this Decree will be subject to the following sanctions:
   1. Students: Verbal warning, written warning, administrative sanctions according to academic regulations.
   2. Lecturers and Educational Staff: Verbal and/or written warning, disciplinary sanctions according to employment provisions.
   3. External parties: Warning and/or being requested to leave the campus area.
5. Faculty/work unit leaders are responsible for:
   1. Socializing this policy.
   2. Installing "no smoking and vaping" signs.
   3. Consistently supervising and enforcing the rules.

1. The entire academic community must support this policy as part of the implementation of progressive Islamic values in campus life.
2. This decree takes effect from the date of its stipulation.

Sustainable Procurement Policy

(Kebijakan Pengadaan Berkelanjutan)

Considering

1. The Decree of the Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur (UMKT) regarding the Commitment to Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2. That UMKT is committed to applying the values of Al-Islam and Kemuhammadiyahan in financial governance, particularly regarding responsible consumption and trustworthy resource management.
3. That as a tangible contribution to environmental protection and social justice, ethical guidelines are required in the procurement process for goods and services.
4. That an official policy must be established to ensure every purchasing activity reflects the University's environmental, social, and economic responsibilities.

Observing

1. Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 12 of 2012 concerning Higher Education.
2. Statute of Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur.
3. Academic Guidelines and Ethics of Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur.

General Provisions

1. Sustainable Procurement: The process of procuring goods and services that considers the environmental, social, and economic (LSE) impacts throughout the entire life cycle of the product or service.
2. Eco-Friendly Products: Products that have a smaller negative impact on human health and the environment compared to competing products that serve the same function.
3. Life Cycle Costing: The assessment of the total cost of ownership, including the purchase price, operating costs, maintenance, up to disposal or recycling costs.
4. Sustainable Suppliers: Vendors or third-party partners who meet the work ethic, environmental protection, and business transparency standards set by the University.

Intent and Purpose

This policy is established with the objectives of:

1. Ensuring purchasing activities are conducted in accordance with the principle of Amar Ma’ruf Nahi Munkar and the values of Al-Islam and Kemuhammadiyahan.
2. Minimizing the university's environmental footprint by prioritizing energy-efficient, non-toxic, and recyclable products.
3. Supporting social justice by prioritizing suppliers that provide fair wages, safe working conditions, and support local MSMEs.
4. Promoting long-term economic value through life cycle cost analysis, rather than solely based on the lowest initial purchase price.

Scope

1. This policy applies to all faculties, administrative units, research centers, university-owned enterprises, and third-party vendors operating for UMKT.
2. The object of the policy encompasses all procurement categories, including but not limited to: office stationery, electronic devices, cleaning chemicals, furniture, food services (catering), and construction materials.

Sustainable Procurement Criteria

UMKT prioritizes goods and services that meet the following criteria:

1. Environmental Impact: High energy and water efficiency, minimal packaging, easily degradable or recyclable, and low chemical toxicity.
2. Recycled Content: Prioritizing paper, plastic, and metal products with the highest possible post-consumer content.
3. Social Responsibility: Suppliers must comply with fair labor practices, avoid child labor, and guarantee occupational safety. Preference is given to local suppliers in East Kalimantan to reduce transportation emissions and support the regional economy.
4. Certification: Prioritizing products with nationally or internationally recognized green certifications (such as Ecolabel, Energy Star, or FSC timber certification).

Mechanism and Supplier Involvement

1. The University conducts life cycle analyses for major procurement projects to assess long-term sustainability impacts.
2. Suppliers are required to acknowledge and comply with the UMKT Sustainable Supplier Code of Ethics as a condition of partnership.
3. The University periodically evaluates main vendors to ensure compliance with the established sustainability criteria.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Vice Rector II (General Administration, Finance, and Assets): Responsible for overseeing the implementation of sustainable procurement practices across all units.
2. Procurement Unit: Responsible for integrating sustainability criteria into tender documents, vendor evaluations, and work contracts.
3. Head of Work Unit/Dean: Responsible for ensuring staff in their respective units prioritize sustainable options in decentralized small-scale procurement.

Closing Provisions

This policy will be reviewed every 3 (three) years to adapt to developments in environmental technology, market availability, and the evolution of global sustainability standards.