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Universidad Andrés Bello Certifies 10 Campuses with 100% Renewable Energy Consumption

By 25 de April de 2025No Comments

Universidad Andrés Bello continues its commitment to institutional sustainability and the reduction of its greenhouse gas emissions.

This commitment is implemented through a sustainability strategy that fosters collaboration in key areas such as governance, academia and research, sustainable culture, campus management and outreach.

Summary of the initiative
  • SCX Code: 0158-R10619B38
  • Initiative of: Andrés Bello National University (UNAB)
  • Neutralization object: Campus
  • Volume tonCO2: 17,881 MWh at the close of the 2023 period.
  • Effective Date: 31-03-2026
  • Footprint meter: Proyectae
  • Footprint verifier: Geoinvest (Scope 2)
  • Reduction Project: I-REC Certificates (Chile)
  • Registration: Solar; Hydro; Wind; Run-of-river Hydro

As part of this strategy, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is a key element of the strategy. Essential to move towards sustainable development. For this reason, UNAB has been years working on the implementation of its Energy Management Plan, which includes efficiency measures and renewable energy purchases with efficiency measures and the purchase of IREC-certified renewable energy through its electricity IREC certification through its electricity supply contracts.

Thanks to these efforts, as of 2023, the university has achieved an important milestone, reaching 100% of its electricity consumption from renewable sources, thanks to projects in Chile.

In order to achieve the maximum emission reduction potential, the Roadmap incorporates 10 sites that will be certified 100% renewable consumption. These are: República Campus, Casona Campus, Antonio Varas Campus, Bellavista Campus, Creativo Campus, Los Leones Campus, Viña del Mar Campus, Concepción Campus, Colina Veterinary Clinic and Quintay Campus.

This achievement represents a major step in reducing its carbon footprint and reaffirms its strong commitment to institutional sustainability. reaffirms its strong commitment to institutional sustainability, advancing in the fulfillment of its strategy. in the fulfillment of its strategy.

ID Code: 0158-R10619B38