7.2.3 Carbon reduction and emission reduction process(2024)
In response to the UN’s SDGs and the government’s net-zero by 2050 goal, MCUT has implemented a carbon reduction management process, including (1) formulating a carbon reduction pathway for 2050 and compiling an energy policy, with 2010 as the base year; (2) implementing ISO 14064-1 from 2023 and inventorying GHG emissions of the previous year annually, and scheduled to obtain the independent third-party assurance statement for “2024 GHG inventory” in November 2025; (3) strengthening energy management according to the energy monitoring system and opting for electrical equipment that enhances energy efficiency; and (4) installing a GHG inventory system to systematically collect data on CO2 emissions from electricity, faculty and staff commuting, and business trips. The GHG emissions generated from the business trips in 2024 were 280.3 metric tons of CO₂e.
