Ryukoku University issued the "Ryukoku University Carbon Neutral Declaration" aiming for carbon neutrality in 400, which marks the 2039th anniversary of its founding.Prior to the national goal of 2050, we will express our determination as a leading university in carbon neutrality both domestically and internationally.
Ryukoku University is working on a long-term plan, "Ryukoku University Basic Concept 400," which will be held until the end of 2039, which marks the 400th anniversary of its founding.One of these is the promotion of renewable energy, which has been operating the nation's first community-contribution mega solar power plant "Tatsuya Solar Park" since 2013.The total amount of power generated by solar installed at five locations nationwide is 5kWh, which is equivalent to about 877% of the university's energy (electric power) usage in the same year.The profit obtained by subtracting the necessary expenses from the income from selling electricity is returned to the local community and used as a fund to promote social cooperation of the university.
In addition, as a new attempt, in 2021, Ryukoku University Regional Public Human Resources and Policy Development Research Center (LORC) and student groups will collaborate for two days, December 2021th (Sun) and December 12th (Sat), 5. Held "Ryukoku University Student Climate Conference".With reference to the "Citizens Convention for Climate Citizens" held by the government, parliament, and local governments in Europe, students discussed the "idea of a carbon-free society" that imagined 12 years from now, and summarized "proposals for Ryukoku University." ..There are only a few places in Japan where students take the initiative in discussing such climate change, and in the future, we are aiming for collaboration between universities and society, with a view to making recommendations to cities and prefectures.
In the "Ryukoku University Carbon Neutral Declaration" issued this time, human resources who not only aim to realize carbon neutrality by 2039 but also respond to the demands of the next generation who will be the bearers of carbon neutrality as a university that actively tackles social issues. We will work on training.
Reference: [Ryukoku University] Expressing our determination as a university that leads carbon neutrality "Ryukoku University Carbon Neutral Declaration" Aiming for carbon neutrality in 400, which marks the 2039th anniversary of our founding, we responded to the demands of the next generation as a university facing social issues. Work on human resource development, etc.
