With the 2050 carbon-neutral strategy, NCKU aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2041. Under the supervision of the NCKU Energy Conservation Promotion Committee, NCKU not only reduces carbon emissions from the source but transforms CO2 into reusable resources in the aspect of technology development and research. NCKU expects to accomplish the goal of affordable, clean, and sustainable energy.
Carbon-negative plant
NCKU and China Steel Corporation joined forces to establish the "Carbon-Negative Technology Hydrogen Metallurgy Research Center" in 2022. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed with the aim of achieving net-zero carbon emissions through industry-academia collaboration, thereby enhancing Taiwan's industrial global competitiveness.
Carbon-negative plant
NCKU and China Steel Corporation joined forces to establish the "Carbon-Negative Technology Hydrogen Metallurgy Research Center" in 2022. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed with the aim of achieving net-zero carbon emissions through industry-academia collaboration, thereby enhancing Taiwan's industrial global competitiveness.
Figure 1: NCKU and CSC signed an MOU
To practice environmental sustainability, NCKU promotes carbon removal technology across various industries in Taiwan and has founded Taiwan’s first carbon-negative factory. The factory turns CO² into a resource for petrochemical materials and is divided into two sections: CO² capture and purification, and purified CO² alkylation for reuse. The factory expects to transform carbon pollutants, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide into ethane and propane, methane, urea, and fixed-carbon products and therefore creates a win-win solution for economic and eco-friendly.
Figure 2: The first domestic carbon-negative demonstration plant at NCKU
Buildings and Hardware Facilities
- Abolishing high electric energy consumption facilities, and selecting energy-saving air conditioners, lights, and faucets.
- Adopting green energy sources for lighting (e.g. solar panels) for renovated buildings.
- Considering EEWH and green construction (including energy conservation and resources recycling) for new establishments, planning rainwater recycling system and energy-saving control, and considering further management tasks for facility maintenance.
- Reusing the waste soil from construction sites in situ instead of transporting it outside, which helps balance the resources between campuses and creates effective carbon management.
NCKU Southern Taiwan Research and Industrialization Platform ESG Base
NCKU leads 12 schools in establishing an ESG base at Kaohsiung's 85 Sky Tower, supported by the National Science and Technology Council. This hub fosters innovation, talent integration, and technology exchange for the net-zero transformation of Southern Taiwan industries.
NCKU ESG Industry-Academia Matchmaking Event
Co-hosted with PIDA, the event highlights cutting-edge ESG technologies, including waste circular economy, carbon capture, and thermal energy recovery, essential for sustainable industry development.
Sustainable Living Festival | Today’s Carbon Footprint Initiative
NCKU’s Sustainable Innovation Club advocated for net-zero event emissions and resource recycling by repurposing promotional banners into reusable bags, promoting circular economy practices.
Campus-Wide Carbon Reduction Training
NCKU held its first carbon reduction training for R&D personnel, focusing on ISO 14064-1:2018 standards to help teams implement carbon reduction strategies and meet sustainability goals.
Transportation
NCKU encourages students to use bicycles as a means of transportation. We not only restrict vehicles from entering the campus to ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclists but also regularly organize the collection of abandoned bicycles on campus, which are made available for public and free use. Additionally, there are numerous YouBike (bike sharing) stations around the campuses.
Figure 3: Bike Adoption Program in NCKU Campus
Figure 4: YouBike stations around the NCKU campuses