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THE University
Impact Ranking 2020
Shinshu University received its highest score for Goal 15 coming 55th in the world and 1st in Japan
UI GreenMetric World University Rankings
2020
Ranked 1st in Japan and 38th in the world in 2020
Environmental Protection

? 168 M
spent on environmental protection

36 %
of waste recycled in
2019
Student Engagement

43 %
of students have an interest in environmental protection


59 students
Student Environmental Committee members

100 %
of undergraduate students commute to the university without a car

750
+
subjects
Sustainability-related academic subjects
Ecosystem

200+ species
4000+ trees
5,100,000+ m2
total area of research forest

44 cows

66 sheep

4 goats

2 beehives
Food Products (annually)

2,000 bottles of apple juice

1,800+ bottles of wine

11,500 jars of jam

Rice (low pesticide) 10,600kg

Vegetables
Asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, corn, field mustard, green onions, potatoes, pumpkin, radish, sweet potatoes, taro, tomatoes, turnip
Energy

483 kW
of solar power production

95 %
Reduction in use of
heavy oil since 2007
Use of Heavy Oil per Year


Environmental Report
Every year our heartfelt thanks go to the students and staff of the University and its affiliated schools who submit the wonderful artwork that appears on the cover of the Environmental Report and plays an important part in the effort to raise environmental awareness.
Latest Environmental Report
(Japanese only)