SDG 12.2.7: Universitas Mataram Extends Sustainable Procurement and Waste Reduction Principles to Service Providers
The University of Mataram has an established regulatory framework for environmentally responsible campus management. Rector Regulation No. 10 of 2022 on the Guidelines for Eco-Friendly Campus Management (Eco-Green) explicitly addresses waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and the avoidance of single-use items. In April 2026, the universitas strengthened its commitment to responsible consumption and production through the issuance of Rector’s Decree Number 5157/UN18/HK/2026 concerning the Commitment of Universitas Mataram in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The decree establishes institutional policies that extend sustainability principles beyond university operations to suppliers, contractors, service providers, and food vendors operating within the campus environment.
As part of its commitment to SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, UNRAM requires procurement activities to incorporate environmental, social, and sustainability considerations throughout the supply chain. The policy specifically mandates the application of sustainable procurement principles in the selection and management of vendors, including providers of food and catering services. The Rector’s Decree concerning the Commitment of Universitas Mataram in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
- Point 19: Reduction of single-use plastics and promotion of reusable products.
- Point 21: Sustainable procurement requirements for suppliers, contractors, food providers, and catering services.
- Point 18: Waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and circular economy principles.
Under the decree, suppliers and third-party service providers are expected to comply with sustainability standards covering resource efficiency, environmental responsibility, sustainable supply chains, and adherence to applicable regulations. The policy ensures that sustainability requirements are integrated into purchasing decisions and service delivery throughout the university. The commitment is reinforced by complementary provisions within the decree that promote the reduction of single-use plastics, waste minimization, reuse and recycling practices, resource recovery, and the adoption of circular economy principles. These measures apply not only to university units but also influence the operations of outsourced services and campus-based vendors.
By extending sustainability expectations to external suppliers and service partners, Universitas Mataram demonstrates that responsible consumption and waste reduction are shared responsibilities throughout its operational ecosystem. This approach supports the objectives of SDG 12.7 and provides evidence that sustainability policies are implemented beyond internal administration and incorporated into service procurement and management practices.