# Sustainability initiatives in Indonesian universities > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sustainability-initiatives-in-indonesian-universities > Updated: 2026-09-16T21:47:17.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Indonesian higher education institutions are increasingly focusing on sustainability through academic rankings and industry partnerships. In the UI GreenMetric 2026 rankings, several universities demonstrated progress in environmental performance. Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa (Untirta) ranked 13th nationally and led among Public Service Agency Universities, while Universitas Tanjungpura (UNTAN) improved its national standing by 14 positions. Simultaneously, educational institutions are forming strategic collaborations with energy companies to address Net Zero Emission (NZE) targets. Politeknik Negeri Manado (Polimdo) partnered with Vena Energy to prepare students for green jobs in solar, wind, and water energy. Additionally, PT Donggi Senoro LNG (DSLNG) is working with Universitas Tadulako to integrate technology and sustainability into student learning, focusing on energy efficiency and emission management. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-16: Indonesian universities partner with energy firms to boost green skills Indonesian universities are partnering with energy companies like Vena Energy and DSLNG to provide students with practical skills in renewable energy and sustainability to support Net Zero Emission goals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-universities-partner-with-energy-firms-to-boost-green-skills ### 2026-09-16: Indonesian universities rank in UI GreenMetric 2026 sustainability rankings Indonesian universities Untirta and UNTAN achieved significant rankings in the UI GreenMetric 2026 sustainability assessments, with Untirta leading among PTN-BLU institutions. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-universities-rank-in-ui-greenmetric-2026-sustainability-rankings --- Cite as: Sustainability initiatives in Indonesian universities. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sustainability-initiatives-in-indonesian-universities