Environmental policy
University of Gothenburg will be one of the leading universities in Europe in education and research within sustainable development and environmental sciences.
- The University will endeavour to make its students and personnel aware of environmental and development problems and, through research, education and interaction with the community, stimulate concrete activities that promote sustainable development.
- The University will, trough its systematic and focused environmental work, aim to prevent or reduce its negative environmental impact. The Environmental Management System at the University will be certified.
- Environmental considerations will be incorporated into all decision making processes. Research, teaching, administration, management and technical functions, will be characterised by environmental accountability.
- The University's environmental work will be continually improved and evaluated by regular environmental audits.
- The University will comply with applicable environmental legal requirements and with other environmental requirements to which the organisation subscribes.
University of Gothenburg's Environmental Policy