Study of net zero carbon schools in South Jakarta
Climate change resulting from increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is a pressing global issue [1]. One sector contributing to GHG emissions is the construction sector, which includes office buildings, residential buildings, and schools. According to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA), the building sector accounted for 39 percent of global GHG emissions in 2018 [2]. Therefore,
efforts are needed to reduce the environmental impact of the building sector, including the implementation of the net zero carbon concept.
The net zero carbon concept involves buildings having very low or zero GHG emissions, both during construction and operation [3]. This is achieved by improving energy efficiency and utilizing renewable energy sources. The concept aligns with the UK government’s target to achieve net zero carbon by 2050 [4]. Additionally, this concept provides other benefits such as improving the health and comfort of
building occupants, saving operational costs, and increasing property value. One type of building that has the potential to implement the net zero carbon concept is schools. Schools are government-owned buildings with high activity levels and play an important role in shaping environmental awareness and the behavior of the younger generation [5]. Therefore, net zero carbon schools can serve as examples
and inspiration for the wider community to participate in climate change mitigation efforts.
In Indonesia, the net zero carbon concept has started to be implemented in several schools in Jakarta [6]. In 2022, the Jakarta Provincial Government inaugurated four public schools that have been rehabilitated into net zero carbon buildings, namely SDN 14 Duren Sawit, SDN Grogol Selatan 09, SDN Ragunan 08 Pagi, and SDN 09 Pagi and 11 Sore, as well as SDN Jakarta 96 SMA Negeri. These schools have environmentally friendly designs and facilities, such as green roofs, solar panels, energyefficient lighting and cooling systems, rainwater and waste treatment systems, and environmental education facilities. Jakarta is the first province in Indonesia to have net zero carbon schools. This study aims to analyze carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in two primary schools in Jakarta that implement the
net zero carbon concept, namely SDN Grogol Selatan 09 Pagi and SDN Ragunan 08 Pagi.
