Reports and documents
Utrecht University is working on a better world. Our goals and ambitions in the field of sustainability are published in various policy documents, vision documents and reports. These are guiding in everything that is currently going on at our university. How sustainable are we now? Which goals do we want to achieve and when? How are we going to do all of that and why do we care?
As Utrecht University, we stand for open, honest and transparent communication on sustainability. Here, you will find an overview of all policy documents, vision documents and reports:
Strategic Plan 2021-2025
In the Strategic Plan, we set out the positive course for the upcoming years. What are we going to focus on as a university in order to carry out our sustainability mission for a better world? What are the challenges? What is our strategy and how are we going to achieve this better world together?
Operational Management Sustainability Plan (buildings, area, facilities and ITS)(in Dutch)
In the Operational Management Sustainability Plan, you will find thematically ordered plans for a sustainable campus and sustainable operations in the areas of buildings, facilities and ICT. Each objective in the plan contributes to one or more of the sustainable development goals: CO2 neutral operations, circular operations and increasing biodiversity. You will also find more information on how the V&C, FSC and ITS boards are shaping equality, diversity and inclusion and healthy working and study climate.
Biodiversity Basic Document Utrecht Science Park (in Dutch)
Biodiversity is one of the central sustainability themes of UU. This document is a scientific analysis of the biodiversity in Utrecht Science Park. It provides insight into the historical and current situations, bottlenecks and possible scenarios for the future.
Arrangement and Management Plan for Recovery of Biodiversity at USP (in Dutch)
This plan lists the concrete steps of UU for the restoration of biodiversity in Utrecht Science Park. The plan consists of various main elements: 1. Retaining and enhancing current natural elements in USP. 2. Connecting current natural elements, both to each other and to the surrounding areas which are already rich in biodiversity. 3. Returning a small-scale landscape. 4. Creating additional habitats which are rich in biodiversity.
Annual reports
At the end of each year, Utrecht University provides financial accountability for what was done in that year in terms of research, education and operations. Chapter 5 contains more information on 'the focus on sustainable development' and what we did last year.
Sustainability Monitor
It is important that every year, we gain good, open and transparent insight into what we have achieved when it comes to making our university more sustainable. Besides a CO2 footprint, the Sustainability Monitor shows the steps the university has taken in the past year in the field of sustainability in education, research and operations. It also shows what we as a university have to work on.
Check out the results:
A top university spreads its wings globally, is strongly rooted in the region and works towards a sustainable world.