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UNESA, Universitas Negeri Surabaya UNESA Sustainable Development Goals Center

THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026

UNESA ranks #38 in the world for Gender Equality

And in the top 15% for Quality Education and the top 30% for Decent Work and Economic Growth. See the evidence behind every goal.

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How UNESA's work maps to each THE Sustainability Impact metric.

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SDG 1 - No Poverty
SDG 1 · No Poverty

Efforts to reduce poverty both for society and university communities such as students.

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SDG 1
No Poverty4 metrics · 10 indicators
1.1Research on poverty27%Latest SDG publications ↓
1.2Proportion of students receiving financial aid to attend university because of poverty27%1 indicator ↓
  • 1.2.1
    Low income students receiving financial aid
    Number of students
    70,619UNESA database, active students 2025/1
    Number of low income students receiving financial aid
    —
    Number
1.3University anti-poverty programmes23%5 indicators · 4 with evidence ↓
1.4Community anti-poverty programmes23%4 indicators · 3 with evidence ↓
SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
SDG 2 · Zero Hunger

Efforts to reduce hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

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SDG 2
Zero Hunger5 metrics · 12 indicators
2.1Research on hunger27%Latest SDG publications ↓
2.2Campus food waste15.4%2 indicators ↓
  • 2.2.1
    Campus food waste tracking
    Evidence coming soon
  • 2.2.2
    Campus food waste
    Total food waste
    —
    Campus population
    —
    Number
2.3Student hunger19.2%5 indicators ↓
  • 2.3.1
    Student food insecurity and hunger
    Evidence coming soon
  • 2.3.2
    Students hunger interventions
    Evidence coming soon
  • 2.3.3
    Sustainable food choices on campus
    Evidence coming soon
  • 2.3.4
    Healthy and affordable food choices
    Evidence coming soon
  • 2.3.5
    Staff hunger interventions
    Evidence coming soon
2.4Proportion of graduates in agriculture and aquaculture including sustainability aspects19.2%1 indicator ↓
  • 2.4.1
    Proportion of graduates in agriculture and aquaculture
    Number of graduates
    —
    Number of graduates from agriculture and aquaculture courses including sustainability aspects
    —
    Number
2.5National hunger19.2%4 indicators ↓
  • 2.5.1
    Access to food security knowledge
    Evidence coming soon
  • 2.5.2
    Events for local farmers and food producers
    Evidence coming soon
  • 2.5.3
    University access to local farmers and food producers
    Evidence coming soon
  • 2.5.4
    Sustainable food purchases
    Evidence coming soon
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
SDG 3 · Good Health

Focus on health facilities and community services in and around the university.

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SDG 3
Good Health and Well-being3 metrics · 8 indicators
3.1Research on health and well-being27%Latest SDG publications ↓
3.2Number graduating in health professions34.6%1 indicator ↓
  • 3.2.1
    Proportion of graduates in health professions
    Number of graduates
    —
    Number of graduates in health professions
    —
    Number
3.3Collaborations and health services38.4%7 indicators · 7 with evidence ↓
SDG 4 - Quality Education
SDG 4 · Quality Education

Inclusive and equitable education and promotion of lifelong learning opportunities for all.

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SDG 4
Quality Education4 metrics · 7 indicators
4.1Research on early years and lifelong learning education27%Latest SDG publications ↓
4.2Proportion of graduates with teaching qualification15.4%1 indicator ↓
  • 4.2.1
    Proportion of graduates with relevant qualification for teaching
    Number of graduates
    —
    Number of graduates who gained a qualification that entitled them to teach at primary school level
    —
    Number
4.3Lifelong learning measures26.8%5 indicators · 5 with evidence ↓
4.4Proportion of first-generation students30.8%1 indicator ↓
  • 4.4.1
    Proportion of first-generation students
    Number of students starting a degree
    —
    Number of first-generation students starting a degree
    —
    Number
SDG 5 - Gender Equality
SDG 5 · Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

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SDG 5
Gender Equality6 metrics · 16 indicators
5.1Research on gender equality27%Latest SDG publications ↓
5.2Proportion of first-generation female students15.4%1 indicator ↓
  • 5.2.1
    Proportion of women first-generation
    Number of women starting a degree
    —
    Number of first-generation women starting a degree
    —
    Number
5.3Student access measures15.4%4 indicators · 1 with evidence ↓
5.4Proportion of senior female academics15.4%1 indicator ↓
  • 5.4.1
    Proportion of senior female academics
    Number of senior academic staff
    —
    Number of female senior academic staff
    —
    Number
5.5Proportion of women receiving degrees11.5%1 indicator ↓
  • 5.5.1
    Proportion of female degrees awarded
    Number of graduates: Total
    7,393UNESA database, 2025 graduates
    Number of graduates by subject area (STEM, Medicine, Arts & Humanities / Social Sciences): Total
    7,393UNESA database, 2025 graduates
    Number of graduates: STEM
    3,265UNESA database, 2025 graduates
    Number of graduates: Medicine
    85UNESA database, 2025 graduates
    Number of graduates: Arts & Humanities / Social Sciences
    4,043UNESA database, 2025 graduates
    Number of female graduates by subject area (STEM, Medicine, Arts & Humanities / Social Sciences): Total
    4,978UNESA database, 2025 graduates
    Number of female graduates: STEM
    1,939UNESA database, 2025 graduates
    Number of female graduates: Medicine
    80UNESA database, 2025 graduates
    Number of female graduates: Arts & Humanities / Social Sciences
    2,959UNESA database, 2025 graduates
    Number
5.6Women's progress measures15.3%9 indicators · 9 with evidence ↓
SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 6 · Clean Water

Ensure access to clean water and sanitation.

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SDG 6
Clean Water and Sanitation5 metrics · 15 indicators
6.1Research on water27%Latest SDG publications ↓
6.2Water consumption per person19%2 indicators ↓
  • 6.2.1
    Measure the total volume of water used in the university that is taken from mains supply,
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.2.2
    Water consumption per person
    Volume of water used in the university: Inbound (treated/extracted water)
    —
    Campus population
    —
    Number
6.3Water usage and care23%5 indicators ↓
  • 6.3.1
    Wastewater treatment
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.3.2
    Preventing water system pollution
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.3.3
    Free drinking water provided
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.3.4
    Water-conscious building standards
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.3.5
    Water-conscious planting
    Evidence coming soon
6.4Water reuse12%2 indicators ↓
  • 6.4.1
    Water reuse policy
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.4.2
    Water reuse measurement
    Evidence coming soon
6.5Water in the community19%6 indicators ↓
  • 6.5.1
    Water management educational opportunities
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.5.3
    Off-campus water conservation support
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.5.4
    Sustainable water extraction on campus
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.5.5
    Cooperation on water security
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.5.6
    Promoting conscious water usage on campus
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.5.7
    Promoting conscious water usage in the wider community.
    Evidence coming soon
SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 7 · Clean Energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy.

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SDG 7
Affordable and Clean Energy5 metrics · 12 indicators
7.1Research on clean energy27%Latest SDG publications ↓
7.2University measures towards affordable and clean energy23%6 indicators ↓
  • 7.2.1
    Energy-efficient renovation and building
    Evidence coming soon
  • 7.2.2
    Upgrade buildings to higher energy efficiency
    Evidence coming soon
  • 7.2.3
    Carbon reduction and emission reduction process
    Evidence coming soon
  • 7.2.4
    Plan to reduce energy consumption
    Evidence coming soon
  • 7.2.5
    Energy wastage identification
    Evidence coming soon
  • 7.2.6
    Divestment policy
    Evidence coming soon
7.3Energy use density17%1 indicator ↓
  • 7.3.1
    Energy usage per sqm
    Total energy used
    —
    University floor space
    —
    Number
7.4Energy and the community23%5 indicators ↓
  • 7.4.1
    Local community outreach for energy efficiency
    Evidence coming soon
  • 7.4.2
    100% renewable energy pledge
    Evidence coming soon
  • 7.4.3
    Energy efficiency services for industry
    Evidence coming soon
  • 7.4.4
    Policy development for clean energy technology
    Evidence coming soon
  • 7.4.5
    Assistance to low-carbon innovation
    Evidence coming soon
7.5Low-carbon energy use10%About this metric ↓
  • Reported to THE as a figure.
SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 8 · Decent Work

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and decent work.

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SDG 8
Decent Work and Economic Growth5 metrics · 12 indicators
8.1Research on economic growth and employment27%Latest SDG publications ↓
8.2Employment practice19.6%9 indicators · 9 with evidence ↓
8.3Expenditure per employee15.4%1 indicator ↓
  • 8.3.1
    Expenditure per employee
    Number of employees
    —
    University expenditure
    —
    Number
8.4Proportion of students taking work placements19%1 indicator ↓
  • 8.4.1
    Proportion of students with work placements
    Number of students
    70,619UNESA database, active students 2025/1
    Number of students with work placements for more than a month
    —
    Number
8.5Proportion of employees on secure contracts19%1 indicator ↓
  • 8.5.1
    Proportion of employees on secure contracts
    Number of employees
    —
    Number of employees on contracts of over 24 months
    —
    Number
SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 9 · Industry

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

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SDG 9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure4 metrics · 2 indicators
9.1Research on industry, innovation and infrastructure11.6%Latest SDG publications ↓
9.2Patents citing university research15.4%About this metric ↓
  • Measured by THE from patents that cite UNESA research.
9.3University spin-offs34.6%1 indicator ↓
  • 9.3.1
    Number of university spin offs
    Number of university spin-offs
    —
    Number
9.4Research income from industry and commerce38.4%1 indicator ↓
  • 9.4.1
    Research income from industry and commerce per academic staff
    Research income from industry and commerce by subject area: STEM
    —
    Research income from industry and commerce by subject area: Medicine
    —
    Research income from industry and commerce by subject area: Arts & Humanities / Social sciences
    —
    Number of academic staff by subject area: STEM
    —
    Number of academic staff by subject area: Medicine
    —
    Number of academic staff by subject area: Arts & Humanities / Social sciences
    —
    Number
SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries.

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SDG 10
Reduced Inequalities6 metrics · 15 indicators
10.1Research on reduced inequalities27%Latest SDG publications ↓
10.2First-generation students15.5%1 indicator ↓
  • 10.2.1
    Proportion of first-generation students
    Number of students starting a degree
    21,832UNESA database, students admitted 2025
    Number of first-generation students starting a degree
    —
    Number
10.3International students from developing countries15.5%1 indicator ↓
  • 10.3.1
    Proportion of international students from developing countries
    Number of students
    70,619UNESA database, active students 2025/1
    Number of international students from developing countries
    —
    Number
10.4Proportion of students with disabilities11.5%1 indicator ↓
  • 10.4.1
    Proportion of students with disabilities
    Number of students
    70,619UNESA database, active students 2025/1
    Number of students with disability
    114UNESA database, students with disability 2025
    Number
10.5Proportion of employees with disabilities11.5%1 indicator ↓
  • 10.5.1
    Proportion of employees with disabilities
    Number of employees
    —
    Number of employees with disability
    —
    Number
10.6Measures against discrimination19%11 indicators · 10 with evidence ↓
SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities

Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

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SDG 11
Sustainable Cities and Communities4 metrics · 16 indicators
11.1Research on sustainable cities and communities27%Latest SDG publications ↓
11.2Support of arts and heritage22.6%6 indicators · 6 with evidence ↓
11.3Expenditure on arts and heritage15.3%1 indicator ↓
  • 11.3.1
    Arts and heritage expenditure
    University expenditure
    —
    University expenditure on arts and heritage
    —
    Number
11.4Sustainable practices35.1%9 indicators · 7 with evidence ↓
SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 12 · Responsible Consumption

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

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SDG 12
Responsible Consumption and Production4 metrics · 10 indicators
12.1Research on responsible consumption and production27%Latest SDG publications ↓
12.2Operational measures26.7%7 indicators · 7 with evidence ↓
12.3Proportion of recycled waste27%2 indicators · 1 with evidence ↓
12.4Publication of a sustainability report19.3%1 indicator · 1 with evidence ↓
SDG 13 - Climate Action
SDG 13 · Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

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SDG 13
Climate Action4 metrics · 9 indicators
13.1Research on climate action27%Latest SDG publications ↓
13.2Low-carbon energy use27%2 indicators · 1 with evidence ↓
13.3Environmental education measures23%5 indicators · 5 with evidence ↓
13.4Commitment to carbon neutral university23%2 indicators · 2 with evidence ↓
  • 13.4.1Commitment to carbon neutral universityEvidence available
  • 13.4.2
    Achieve by date
    Achieve by • Date for achieved prior to 2023 – 4 points • Date for achieved by: 2023-2029 – 3 points • Date for achieved by: 2030-2039 – 2 points • Date for achieved by: 2040-2049 – 1 point • Date for achieved by: 2050 or later – 0.5
    —
    Number
SDG 14 - Life Below Water
SDG 14 · Life Below Water

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources.

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SDG 14
Life Below Water5 metrics · 15 indicators
14.1Research on life below water27%Latest SDG publications ↓
14.2Supporting aquatic ecosystems through education15.3%3 indicators ↓
  • 14.2.1
    Fresh-water ecosystems (community outreach)
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.2.2
    Sustainable fisheries (community outreach)
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.2.3
    Overfishing (community outreach)
    Evidence coming soon
14.3Supporting aquatic ecosystems through action19.4%4 indicators ↓
  • 14.3.1
    Conservation and sustainable utilisation of the oceans (events)
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.3.2
    Food from aquatic ecosystems (policies)
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.3.3
    Maintain ecosystems and their biodiversity (direct work)
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.3.4
    Technologies towards aquatic ecosystem damage prevention (direct work)
    Evidence coming soon
14.4Water sensitive waste disposal19.3%3 indicators ↓
  • 14.4.1
    Water discharge guidelines and standards
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.4.2
    Action plan to reducing plastic waste
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.4.3
    Reducing marine pollution (policy)
    Evidence coming soon
14.5Maintaining a local ecosystem19%5 indicators ↓
  • 14.5.1
    Minimizing alteration of aquatic ecosystems (plan)
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.5.2
    Monitoring the health of aquatic ecosystems
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.5.3
    Programs towards good aquatic stewardship practices
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.5.4
    Collaboration for shared aquatic ecosystems
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.5.5
    Watershed management strategy
    Evidence coming soon
SDG 15 - Life on Land
SDG 15 · Life on Land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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SDG 15
Life on Land4 metrics · 14 indicators
15.1Research on land ecosystems27%Latest SDG publications ↓
15.2Supporting land ecosystems through education23%6 indicators ↓
  • 15.2.1
    Events about sustainable use of land
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.2.2
    Sustainably farmed food on campus
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.2.3
    Maintain and extend current ecosystems' biodiversity
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.2.4
    Educational programmes on ecosystems
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.2.5
    Sustainable management of land for agriculture (educational outreach)
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.2.6
    Sustainable management of land for tourism (educational outreach)
    Evidence coming soon
15.3Supporting land ecosystems through action27%5 indicators ↓
  • 15.3.1
    Sustainable use, conservation and restoration of land (policy)
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.3.2
    Monitoring IUCN and other conservation species (policies)
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.3.3
    Local biodiversity included in planning and development
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.3.4
    Alien species impact reduction (policies)
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.3.5
    Collaboration for shared land ecosystems
    Evidence coming soon
15.4Land sensitive waste disposal23%3 indicators ↓
  • 15.4.1
    Water discharge guidelines and standards
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.4.2
    Policy on plastic waste reduction
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.4.3
    Policy on hazardous waste disposal
    Evidence coming soon
SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
SDG 16 · Peace & Justice

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, access to justice, and strong institutions.

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SDG 16
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions4 metrics · 12 indicators
16.1Research on peace and justice27%Latest SDG publications ↓
16.2University governance measures26.6%7 indicators · 6 with evidence ↓
16.3Working with government23.2%4 indicators · 4 with evidence ↓
16.4Proportion of graduates in law and civil enforcement23.2%1 indicator ↓
  • 16.4.1
    Proportion of graduates in law
    Number of graduates
    7,393UNESA database, 2025 graduates
    Number of graduates from law and enforcement related courses
    745UNESA database, 2025 graduates
    Number
SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
SDG 17 · Partnerships

Strengthen partnerships to support the achievement of the SDGs.

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SDG 17
Partnerships for the Goals4 metrics · 26 indicators
17.1Research into partnership for the goals27.1%Latest SDG publications ↓
17.2Relationships to support the goals18.5%5 indicators · 5 with evidence ↓
17.3Publication of SDG reports27.2%17 indicators ↓
  • 17.3.1
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.2
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.3
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.4
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.5
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.6
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.7
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.8
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.9
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.10
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.11
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.12
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.13
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.14
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.15
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.16
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.17
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
17.4Education for the SDGs27.2%4 indicators · 2 with evidence ↓
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Sustainable campus indicators

The six UI GreenMetric categories and their weight in the sustainable campus score.

Energy21% weight
Energy & Climate Change

UNESA supports green campus initiatives.

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Transportation

Promoting eco-friendly mobility on campus.

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Infrastructure15% weight
Setting & Infrastructure

Sustainable building and facility planning.

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Water10% weight
Water

Efficient water usage across campus.

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Education18% weight
Education & Research

Inclusive, quality education for all.

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Waste18% weight
Waste

Recycling and responsible waste reduction.

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