We have defined sustainability goals for teaching, research, operations, social initiatives, knowledge transfer, and governance, and we report on their implementation.
Our guiding principle.
We are embedding sustainability into the areas of teaching, research, ecology, social issues, knowledge transfer, and governance.
Our sustainability strategy
Our understanding of sustainability
Our understanding of sustainability follows the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 17 main goals and 169 sub-goals are summarised in the 2030 Agenda and are aimed at governments of all countries, the private sector and civil society. The SDGs cover the three central dimensions of sustainability: Environmental, social and economic sustainability.
As a university, we are focusing our attention on the fourth key goal: to ensure inclusive, equitable and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Our sustainability strategy
How did our strategy emerge?
Our sustainability strategy encompasses six areas of action; you can find the goals, measures, and implementation status for each area of actioneld.
- Teaching: We want to empower students, through carefully selected course content and learning opportunities, to take sustainability considerations into account in their decision-making
- Research: We want to generate and share knowledge on applications of sustainability.
- Ecology: We are implementing measures to reduce our consumption of paper, energy, water and mobility.
- Social: We assume social responsibility towards our students and staff.
- Transfer: We exchange knowledge and experience beyond our university and thus promote the sustainable development of society.
- Governance: We are gradually integrating sustainability as a cross-cutting issue into specific areas and processes at the university.
Digital Sustainability Report
What have we achieved so far?
Explore our digital sustainability report to discover our initiatives and projects in the areas of teaching, research, ecology, social issues, knowledge transfer and governance.
From integrating sustainability content into our study programmes and inaugurating our own beehives to hosting inspiring sustainability conferences, learn more about our successes and ongoing projects.