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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
    7,393UNESA database, 2025 graduates
    Number of graduates in health professions
    794UNESA database, 2025 graduates
    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
    7,393UNESA database, 2025 graduates
    Number of graduates who gained a qualification that entitled them to teach at primary school level
    2,456UNESA database, 2025 graduates
    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
    21,832UNESA database, admitted 2025
    Number of first-generation students starting a degree
    21,079UNESA database, admitted 2025
    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
    14,155UNESA database, admitted 2025
    Number of first-generation women starting a degree
    13,304UNESA database, admitted 2025
    Number
5.3Student access measures15.4%4 indicators · 4 with evidence ↓
5.4Proportion of senior female academics15.4%1 indicator ↓
  • 5.4.1
    Proportion of senior female academics
    Number of senior academic staff
    611Staff database, 2025
    Number of female senior academic staff
    269Staff database, 2025
    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 · 5 with evidence ↓
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 · 1 with evidence ↓
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
    2,357Staff database, 2025
    University expenditure
    1,001,011,926,537Audited financial statements, FY2025 (Rp)
    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
    2,357Staff database, 2025
    Number of employees on contracts of over 24 months
    2,007Staff database, 2025
    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
    18UNESA business and technology incubator (PIBT)
    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
    13,365,221,000LPPM UNESA, 2025 (Rp)
    Research income from industry and commerce by subject area: Medicine
    3,640,000,000LPPM UNESA, 2025 (Rp)
    Research income from industry and commerce by subject area: Arts & Humanities / Social sciences
    12,385,000,000LPPM UNESA, 2025 (Rp)
    Number of academic staff by subject area: STEM
    515Staff database, 2025
    Number of academic staff by subject area: Medicine
    131Staff database, 2025
    Number of academic staff by subject area: Arts & Humanities / Social sciences
    1,067Staff database, 2025
    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
    21,079UNESA database, admitted 2025
    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
    59UNESA international office, 2025
    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
    2,357Staff database, 2025
    Number of employees with disability
    —
    Number
10.6Measures against discrimination19%11 indicators · 11 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 · 8 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 ↓
  • 12.3.1Waste trackingEvidence available
  • 12.3.2
    Proportion of waste recycled
    Amount of waste generated
    49.67UNESA waste records, 2025 (metric tons)
    Amount of waste recycled
    46.88UNESA waste records, 2025 (metric tons)
    Amount of waste sent to landfill
    0UNESA waste records, 2025 (metric tons)
    Number
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 with evidence ↓
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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Transport18% weight
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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