Green Campus > Goals and action plan

Goals for Green Campus at the University of Copenhagen

In October 2008, based on analyses of the University's first green accounts, the University of Copenhagen's management approved the following goals for Green Campus - an initiative to make the University a more sustainable organisation:

• The University of Copenhagen's energy consumption shall in 2013 be reduced to a level that is 20% below that of 2006, measured as energy consumption per man year for staff and students.

• The University of Copenhagen's CO₂ emissions from energy consumption shall in 2013 be reduced to a level that is 20% below that of 2006, measured as CO₂ emission per man year for staff and students.

• By the end of 2009, 80% of all purchases at the University of Copenhagen shall be based on purchase agreements and, by 2013, at least 75% of all purchases via purchase agreements shall require sustainability. 

• The University of Copenhagen will develop guidelines for physical planning and will account for the sustainability of all physical plans and projects.

• The University of Copenhagen will make tools etc. available to others and communicate initiatives and experiences to the outside world. Among other initiatives, the University will participate in networks and enter into cooperation agreements with partners who can inspire and contribute to the University's realisation of the goals set for Green Campus.

The Green Campus Office will develop and strengthen our areas of focus over the next few years. Developing new goals is always important in an evolving institution; future subjects may address chemicals and unwanted drugs, waste, water supply etc.

Green Campus action plan 

The Green Campus develops annually an action plan with activities targeted for achieving the overall green goals for the University of Copenhagen.
See Green Campus Action plan 2009 here.