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USU Distributes Rice Aid and Installs Connectivity and Power Support for Flood-Affected Communities in Aceh Tamiang Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) continues to strengthen its humanitarian response to flood-affected areas by delivering essential assistance and infrastructure support to communities in Aceh Tamiang, with a particular focus on Desa Sekumur. The initiative forms part of USU’s broader commitment to disaster response, community resilience, and sustainable recovery. 20 December 2025
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USU Strengthens Climate Action Commitment Through Comprehensive Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Policy Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) has taken a significant step forward in its sustainability journey by establishing a comprehensive and measurable strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across campus operations. This initiative reflects the university’s strong commitment to environmental stewardship and supports its contribution to global sustainability frameworks, particularly the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the QS Sustainability Ranking. 20 September 2025
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USU and BRIN Hold Public Lecture on Energy Transition “Hopefully, we can make good use of this opportunity to explore useful information, to improve our insight and competence, and this can also be a positive thing for the development of USU,” said Prof. Dr. Eng. Himsar Ambarita, S.T., M.T. 25 February 2025
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Renewable Energy Innovations to Promote Affordable and Clean Energy for All “The energy transition must empower communities to innovate locally, use resources sustainably, and build a cleaner future for all.” 24 December 2024
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USU Recorded 53.543 GJ of Low-Carbon Energy Use to Advance Climate Action Goals Universitas Sumatera Utara demonstrates that higher education institutions can lead Indonesia’s transition toward a sustainable, low-carbon future—keeping the university aligned with global climate efforts while embedding climate action into everyday campus life. 03 December 2024
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USU Strengthens Energy Efficiency Commitment Through Sustainable Building and Renovation Policies In 2024, USU reported a total carbon footprint of 734.29 metric tons CO₂, equal to 0.0156 tons per person per year—among the lowest per‑capita figures reported by Indonesian universities. 02 November 2024
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USU Strengthens Institutional Commitment to Carbon Management and Emission Reduction for a Sustainable Campus By aligning policy, technology, finance, and education, USU continues to evolve as a model for sustainable campuses and a key contributor to Indonesia’s broader climate‑action agenda. 22 October 2024
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USU Students Hold National Seminar, Encouraging Youth to be Active in Energy Transition “We hope that USU students can be pioneers in presenting innovation and education related to renewable energy,” Terry said. 25 September 2024
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USU Rector Affirms Strategic Role of University in Advancing National Energy Transition USU’s Rector has emphasised that “the university’s mission is not merely to educate, but to innovate, model, and mobilise. The energy transition must be rooted in science and social justice—and universities are the bridges between policy, people, and the planet.” Through its integrated policies, applied research, renewable‑energy infrastructure, advisory support to government, and sustained public engagement, Universitas Sumatera Utara demonstrates how higher‑education institutions can serve simultaneously as testbeds and torchbearers for a low‑carbon future. 13 September 2024
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USU and PLN Icon Plus Forge Partnership to Enhance Campus Electrical Quality This partnership is driven by USU’s growing need for better connectivity and energy development to support its academic activities. Both parties have agreed to focus on developing flagship programs aimed at optimizing electricity use within the campus environment. 30 August 2024
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