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Utrecht University is working structurally on sustainability. Transparency is essential. On this page, you will find our vision and policy documents and reports. This allows you to follow where we stand, what we are working towards and how we are approaching this.
Strategic Plan
In its Strategic Plan, Utrecht University outlines its course for the coming years. It also describes how the university will shape its sustainability goals.
Strategic Sustainability Execution Plan
The Strategic Sustainability Execution Plan (2025–2030) translates the sustainability ambitions set out in the Strategic Plan 2030 into concrete decisions and actions. The plan outlines how Utrecht University is working towards sustainable change through its operations, covering areas ranging from energy and circularity to biodiversity and climate adaptation.
Roadmaps for a sustainable UU
Roadmaps have been developed for each programme to guide the further elaboration of the sustainability goals. These will be further developed and refined within the programmes in the coming period.
Biodiversity Plan
- Biodiversity Base Document (in Dutch)
This scientific analysis of biodiversity in Utrecht Science Park provides insight into the historical and current situation, bottlenecks and possible scenarios for the future. - USP Biodiversity Restoration Design and Management Plan (in Dutch)
This plan sets out the steps that UU intends to take to restore biodiversity in Utrecht Science Park.
Annual reports
Every year, Utrecht University reports on its finances in relation to education, research and operations. In chapter 5, you can read about what we have done in recent years in the field of sustainable development.
- Anual Sustainability Report 2025 and the short version 'Look back at sustainability 2025' (pdf).
- Annual Report 2024 (in Dutch)
- Annual Report 2023