Sustainable Programs

BLACK OUT! GREEN IN!

This program is part of De la Salle Philippines' initiative to become a carbon-neutral university. It does not simply present innovative ways to offer the university's carbon footprint and mitigate carbon emissions; it also educates and challenges the DLSU-D community o to become involved in the fight against human-induced climate change.

Laudato Si

The University has been an active partner of the Laudato Si Movement since 2019 and actively participated in various initiatives that help implement the principles and ideals reflected in Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si. The University is in the process of setting directions and finalizing plans for the implementation of the Laudato Si Action platforms, to which it is one of the signatories.

Climate Education

The LCDC staged the Climate Change Webinar Series entitled FoRest: Fully Recharged! attended by 900 participants. The activity was an online seminar which highlighted conservation of nature because as people takes care of our forest, it also helps protect the future as it provides the essential resources for survival and employment.

Green Energy

DLSU-D is powered by 60 percent geothermal energy, a clean source of power.

Solar Power

As part of the University's sustainability efforts under the award winning "Black Out! Green In." campaign, DLSU-D installed solar lamp posts that utilize energy coming from batteries during nighttime and are recharged by sunlight during the day, producing almost zero carbon footprint.

The university has solar panels at the Julian Felipe Hall (JFH) and at the Ugnayang La Salle (ULS) though they are currently under repair/preventive maintenance.

Energy Efficient Appliances

From previous fluorescent lighting, the campus is shifting to the use of LED lamps as well as inverter type appliances to minimize carbon footprint. These measures resulted in reduced KwH consumption. As of August 2023, 9,415 of the University's 10,242 lights or a total of 91.93% percent has already been converted to LED lighting. Majority of air conditioning units on campus have also shifted to energy efficient models. As of the same period, 552 out of 1,024 units or 53.91% are inverter type units. This puts DLSU-D's total energy efficient appliances to 72.92% percent.

Renewable Energy Production

In 2022, DLSU-D's energy consumption from renewable energy amounted to 1,259,279 kwH from geothermal power and 1,972 kwH amounting to 1,261,251 kwH generated from clean sources.

Microclimate

Based on studies, the temperature within the DLSU-D campus is 2 degrees cooler than its external environment. This can be attributed to the rich biodiversity in campus.

Online Learning

The University, for the third year, adhered to government health policies and limited classes to the online learning platform. Through the online learning platforms DLSU-D Schoolbook and MS Teams, faculty and students conducted synchronous and asynchronous classes and assessments through the different tools included in the platforms. Teachers and students were also encouraged to innovate the learning experience further through tools like Kazoo, Discord etc. These measures are complemented by the Care Centered Learning Model for Online Learning devised by Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academics and Research (OVCAR) in close consultation with partners and stakeholders to ensure that the needs of both the educators and learners will be addressed as they adjust to the new normal in education. Evaluations are regularly conducted and adjustments made to the guidelines to address concerns to ensure that the model is meeting its objectives.

Online Transactions

Several transactions are being done online to advocate paperless system and save energy. These include bank transfer for payments, online pre-registration process for enrolment, online submission and uploading of grades of students, online submission of requests for job orders, online application for clearance for the retirees, online change of grade of students among others.

Tree Planting

As a member of the De La Salle Philippines and being an Environmental Champion, the university is actively participating in the ONE MILLION TREES AND BEYOND (OMTB) of the Lasallian Institute for the Environment (LIFE). Several student and employee groups, stakeholders and external partners have been participating in this program.

DLSU-D Animo Zero Waste Program

AlterNative Ideas and Mechanisms On Zero-waste or ANIMO Zero-waste! is a five-year program of the DLSU-D High School in partnership with the Environmental Resources Management Center on solid waste management that is targeted towards policy, systems, education, research, and extension.

Zero Waste Lifestyle

De La Salle University-Dasmarinas was one of the first universities to sign the declaration of the First Symposium for Schools to Adopt the Zero Waste Lifestyle (ATZWL).

Establishment of Seedling Bank for Native and Indigenous Trees

Campus Sustainability Office established the DLSU-D Seedling Bank and Nursery of Philippine Native Trees to promote the proliferation of Philippine hardwood and fruit-bearing trees, and become a source of seedlings for the University's tree planting activities to reduce DLSU-D's carbon footprint.

Green Buildings

The University adopts green building policies in all its construction and infrastructure efforts. Among these are natural ventilation in the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management, full national daylighting at the Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo Building, the appointment of a Building Energy Manager and the Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center's green practices.