UANL Leading the way in Sustainability nationwide

Thanks to its commitment to promoting a sustainable lifestyle, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon secured the top spot among Mexican universities in the Green Metric 2024 ranking for the eighth consecutive year.

Being ranked number one reflects our goal to instill a sustainability mindset in every student and graduate — that’s what we aim for,” said Santos Guzman Lopez, UANL President.

Based on the idea that institutions play a vital role in combating climate change, the Green Metric ranking was established in 2010 by the University of Indonesia to identify universities most committed to environmental initiatives. The state’s top university has participated in the ranking since 2012.

Achievements to Date

In line with its commitment to sustainability, UANL focuses on four key areas: energy management, water conservation, recycling, and environmental education. These efforts are detailed in the annual report from the UANL Office of the Vice President for Sustainability.

Thanks to its stringent energy efficiency standards, 100% of its buildings are equipped with energy-efficient systems, including high-efficiency air conditioning and lighting, which result in significant energy savings and a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. By 2025, UANL plans to install 12,000 solar panels to supply the campuses with clean energy.

For waste management, UANL takes responsibility for all types of waste generated on its campuses, from food waste to waste produced during laboratory activities.

In 2023 alone, 230.33 tons of recyclable materials were collected, leading to energy savings of 934,978 kWh and a reduction of 6,327,861 liters of water usage.