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Sustainability at the Ohm

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time. Universities have a special responsibility and role model function for the sustainable development of our society. At the Ohm many university members in education, research and transfer, and in administration are addressing issues around sustainability. 

To anchor sustainable development at the Ohm structurally, a university sustainability strategy is being implemented that involves members from all status groups in a participative process. We aim to strengthen conversation and cooperative processes and continue to directly realise ideas for sustainable practices. As an organisation, we seek to become climate neutral as far as and as quickly as possible.

Information about events and news related to sustainability at the Ohm is available on these pages. You will find rotating information about flagship projects under each of the six areas of activity: Governance, Infrastructure, Education, Research, Transfer, and Student Initiatives. 

Sustainability principle / policy statement 

“Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” (Brundtland Report, 1987)

Sustainability strategy

Through our sustainability strategy, we have set firm goals to help us set an example of how to contribute to shaping a sustainable society. The strategy is the result of a multi-step, participative process in which individuals from all areas – staff, student, and faculty groups – were engaged. It is oriented according to the concept of Whole Institution Approach and addresses the following areas at our university: Student engagement, Education, Research, Transfer, Governance, and Infrastructure.

Our sustainability strategy (in German) is available online. 

Contact

By establishing a contact point for sustainability topics at the Ohm, we aim to ensure concerns are centrally collected and supported. It is designed to coordinate and communicate sustainability work internally. Additionally, it serves as a contact point for external queries, collaborations, and for public relations. 

Do you have questions about sustainability and how we’re working towards it at the Ohm? Or do you have ideas for a project? Get in touch!