I. Overall Commitment
Climate strategy, guided by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, is crucial for effectively measuring, managing, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This refined strategy emphasizes:
Inventory of emissions:
- Comprehensive recording and analysis of direct (Scope 1), indirect (Scope 2), and other significant indirect emissions.
- Pinpointing primary emission sources, including energy use, transportation, supply chain, waste, and others.
Setting emission targets:
- Developing ambitious yet attainable short-term and long-term goals for emission reduction, aligning with the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target.
Implementation of emission reduction measures:
- Enhancing energy efficiency to cut energy consumption and related CO2 emissions.
- Transitioning to renewable energy sources and low-carbon technologies.
- Streamlining transport and logistics to minimize emissions.
- Working with suppliers and partners to bolster sustainability across the value chain.
Monitoring, reporting, and review:
- Establishing a robust monitoring system for ongoing emission data collection.
- Ensuring transparency and regular progress reporting to stakeholders.
- Adapting the climate strategy based on evolving conditions and insights.
Stakeholder engagement:
- Engaging with all stakeholders to support and raise awareness about the climate strategy.
- Fostering dialogue and cooperation to address climate change collectively.
Continuous Improvement:
- Embedding continuous innovation in climate protection measures.
- Integrating climate protection deeply into corporate strategy and culture.
II. Specific Commitment
This Policy is designed to ensure that the Constructor University reduces its CO2 emissions, maximises energy efficiency and at the same time achieves its growth targets as part of the master plan.
Energy efficiency and sustainable infrastructure
- Focus on upgrading older buildings with comprehensive insulation and energy refurbishments.
- Apply modern insulation standards in new constructions as part of the sustainable masterplan.
- Implement continuous monitoring and enhancement of energy efficiency, compliant with DIN ISO 50001 standards.
- Launch an energy-saving program that leverages combined heat and power plants and other sustainable energy sources.
- Expand campus photovoltaic systems to boost renewable energy usage.
- Explore geothermal energy integration as a sustainable alternative.
Mobility management
- Enhance cycling infrastructure and advocate for carpooling.
- Introduce electric vehicle charging stations on campus.
- Improve campus accessibility in partnership with public transport services.
- Encourage use of eco-friendly transport options among the campus community.
Sustainable procurement and environmental awareness
- Implement policies favoring sustainable materials and services procurement.
- Prioritize eco-friendly products in tenders.
- Launch campaigns to promote environmental consciousness among students, staff, and the local community.
- Integrate environmental topics into academic curricula, fostering a culture of sustainability.
- Promotion of research projects and studies in the field of sustainable technologies and practices.
Waste management and recycling
- Implementation of an effective waste management system with focus on reduction and recycling
- Promotion of recycling stations on campus
Masterplan implementation
- Integration of sustainability standards into the master plan for new colleges, laboratories and lecture theatres.
- Consideration of environmentally friendly building materials and energy-efficient technologies
Innovation
- Carry out a feasibility study for the use of geothermal energy as an alternative energy source.
- Integration of geothermal energy into the masterplan, if economically and ecologically sensible.