Strategic Sustainability Action Plan at Unicamp

Thalita dos Santos Dalbelo; Henrique N. Sa Earp; Fernando Cesar Vieira; Filipe Vieira Lima dos Santos; Gabriela Marques Romero; Glauco Niro; Vanderlei Braga; William Chinelato; Marcelo de Campos Garcia Albieri; Renato Campagnoli

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Strategic Sustainability Action Plan at Unicamp

*Thalita dos Santos Dalbelo

- Center for Studies on Urbanization for Knowledge and Innovation (CEUCI), Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Urbanism (FECFAU), State University of Campinas, Brazil

Henrique N. Sa Earp

- Institute of Mathematics, Estate Client Computing (IMECC), State University of Campinas, Brazil

Fernando Cesar Vieira

- Executive Board of Integrated Planning, State University of Campinas, Brazil

Filipe Vieira Lima dos Santos

- Executive Board of Integrated Planning, State University of Campinas, Brazil

Gabriela Marques Romero - Executive Board of Integrated Planning, State University of Campinas, Brazil

Glauco Niro - Executive Board of Integrated Planning, State University of Campinas, Brazil

Vanderlei Braga

- Executive Board of Integrated Planning, State University of Campinas, Brazil

William Chinelato - Executive Board of Integrated Planning, State University of Campinas, Brazil

Marcelo de Campos Garcia Albieri - Executive Board of Integrated Planning, State University of Campinas, Brazil

Renato Campagnoli - Executive Board of Integrated Planning, State University of Campinas, Brazil

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@article{JSP29842,
    author = {Thalita Dalbelo and Henrique Earp and Fernando Vieira and Filipe dos Santos and Gabriela Romero and Glauco Niro and Vanderlei Braga and William Chinelato and Marcelo Albieri and Renato Campagnoli},
    title = {Strategic Sustainability Action Plan at Unicamp},
    journal = {Journal of Sustainability Perspectives},
  volume = {5},
    number = {3},
    year = {2025},
    keywords = {},
    abstract = {The Strategic Sustainability Action Plan (PAESUS) at Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp) ensures a structured and predictable approach to sustainability investments, in line with the university's 2021-2025 Strategic Plan and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The initiative integrates sustainability into academic, operational, and governance practices, promoting long-term environmental impact. In its Year Zero, PAESUS implemented pilot projects across Unicamp’s campuses, focusing on energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, and climate resilience. In 2024, the first public call for projects attracted 17 proposals, with 10 selected for development in 2025, based on a prioritization matrix evaluating impact and feasibility. The program secured R\$3 million in additional and immediate investments, reinforcing initiatives in climate action, sustainable mobility, and resource optimization. With integrated governance and interdisciplinary collaboration, PAESUS fosters innovation and strengthens Unicamp’s sustainable management culture. Progress is monitored using global sustainability indicators, such as UI GreenMetric and THE Impact, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement. By advancing strategic sustainability actions, PAESUS positions Unicamp as a leader in sustainable development within higher education, offering a model for other institutions to follow.},
   issn = {2797-7137},   pages = {378--388}  doi = {10.14710/jsp.0.29842},
    url = {https://ejournal2.undip.ac.id/index.php/jsp/article/view/29842}
}

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The Strategic Sustainability Action Plan (PAESUS) at Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp) ensures a structured and predictable approach to sustainability investments, in line with the university's 2021-2025 Strategic Plan and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The initiative integrates sustainability into academic, operational, and governance practices, promoting long-term environmental impact. In its Year Zero, PAESUS implemented pilot projects across Unicamp’s campuses, focusing on energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, and climate resilience. In 2024, the first public call for projects attracted 17 proposals, with 10 selected for development in 2025, based on a prioritization matrix evaluating impact and feasibility. The program secured R$3 million in additional and immediate investments, reinforcing initiatives in climate action, sustainable mobility, and resource optimization. With integrated governance and interdisciplinary collaboration, PAESUS fosters innovation and strengthens Unicamp’s sustainable management culture. Progress is monitored using global sustainability indicators, such as UI GreenMetric and THE Impact, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement. By advancing strategic sustainability actions, PAESUS positions Unicamp as a leader in sustainable development within higher education, offering a model for other institutions to follow.

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