De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) has achieved a historic milestone, breaking into the Asia Top 100 Green Universities at 72nd place and maintaining its reign as the greenest university in the Philippines for the 12th consecutive year in the 2024 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings (UIGM WUR). The Cavite-based university also climbed to 143rd globally, advancing 87 places from its 2023 ranking.
This year, DLSU-D led a record 63 Philippine higher education institutions (HEIs) included in the first Green Campus Ranking initiated by Universitas Indonesia, nearly tripling the country’s participation from 22 last year.
The 2024 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, released on December 12, evaluated 1,477 institutions from 95 countries based on six key sustainability categories: Setting and Infrastructure (15%), Energy and Climate Change (21%), Waste (18%), Water (10%), Transportation (18%), and Education and Research (18%).
This comprehensive assessment considers factors such as campus size, zoning profile, green spaces, electricity consumption, and overall performance in the six indicators. The rankings aim to highlight universities’ commitment to advancing sustainability and environmental excellence globally.
Here are the scores of the Top 3 Philippine universities on the UIGM 2024:
Here are the 2024 @univ_indonesia GreenMetric scores of the Top 3 Greenest Philippine Universities:
De La Salle University-Dasmariñas @DLSUD (#1 PH, #72 Asia, #143 World)
— Angie Quadra Balibay (@AngieQBalibay) December 19, 2024
The Philippines’ Top 10 Green Universities
The UI GreenMetric rankings of the Philippines’ top 10 universities for sustainability in 2024:
- De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (143 globally)
- Mariano Marcos State University (231 globally)
- Batangas State University (304 globally)
- Bukidnon State University (318 globally)
- Tarlac Agricultural University (324 globally)
- University of Northern Philippines (325 globally)
- Samar State University (352 globally)
- Urdaneta City University (361 globally)
- Saint Louis University (464 globally)
- Saint Mary’s University (470 globally)
Here is the complete list of the 63 Philippine universities on the 2024 UIGM:
Sustainability Leadership
DLSU-D’s rise in the rankings reflects its steadfast commitment to sustainability through renewable energy initiatives, waste reduction, eco-friendly infrastructure, sustainable transportation, water conservation, and embedding sustainability into education and research. Since becoming the first Philippine university to join the UIGM in 2013, DLSU-D has consistently set the standard for green advocacy in higher education.
DLSU-D celebrated its milestone with this announcement:
A Testament to Sustainability Excellence
Brother President Francisco “Sockie” de la Rosa VI FSC expressed his gratitude for the recognition:
“We are thankful that after 12 years, our efforts to create possibilities in our green university have been recognized by the UIGM. Rest assured that we will continue to grow and innovate as an institution to address emerging challenges, most especially on the issue of climate change and other aspects of sustainability.”
Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Sonia Gementiza described the achievement as a gift to the Lasallian community: “We share this with our Lasallian family, partners, and stakeholders who have been working tirelessly with us for over a decade. We will continue to build more partnerships and linkages to create awareness and build commitment for this worthwhile advocacy.”
Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services Dr. Nathaniel S. Golla emphasized the collective effort behind the milestone: “This milestone is a testament to our collective efforts and alignment with the Brother President’s direction to advance environmental sustainability, proving that with unity and purpose, we truly embody the spirit of ‘Making Green… Greener!’”
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