Sorocaba occupies a strategic region in terms of water and biodiversity. This allows us to benefit from its environmental services and ecological beauty, but also brings great responsibilities. Two tributaries of the Sorocaba River flow through Smart Campus® Facens, making their preservation both essential and challenging. In addition, the city is located in an ecotone—an environmental transition area between the Atlantic Forest and the Cerrado—harboring rich biodiversity and unique (endemic) species that, beyond enhancing the landscape, embody one of our core values: life.
Facens University Center was once again recognized by the UI GreenMetric Ranking in its 2024 edition as a university of excellence in water-conscious practices. We received the highest score in the indicators related to water use efficiency, treated water consumption, and aquatic pollution control on our campus.
Our lake is fed by urban stormwater drainage and by a tributary of the Sorocaba River. As such, it serves multiple functions, also helping retain sediments that would otherwise be carried into the Sorocaba River and contributing to flood control by mitigating the impacts of heavy rainfall.
» Lake Facens.
Facens University Center is a member of the Sorocaba Médio Tietê River Basin Committee, working alongside other members of organized civil society in a participatory and collaborative manner to discuss and develop policies and practices for the sustainable management of water resources.
To learn more about the River Basin Committees.
