Sustainable development and responsibility

We improve business and industry by educating experts who promote sustainability and by producing solutions that are necessary for society. Innovations promoting ecological, economic, social and cultural sustainability are created in RDI activities in cooperation between students and companies.

In accordance with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda, we aim to safeguard the well-being of people and the environment and to promote sustainable operating conditions for cities and businesses. Our activities are also guided by the Ministry of Education and Culture's sustainable development policies that encourage strengthening sustainability targets in all education and stakeholder activities.

LAB promoting UN's Sustainable Development Goals

Out of the 17 SDGs, we have chosen seven in particular to influence in education, RDI activities, stakeholder cooperation and operating methods in everyday life at the campuses.

Programme for the sustainable development and responsibility of universities of applied sciences

We are committed to Arene ry’s Programme for the sustainable development and responsibility of universities of applied sciences. With our measures, we will reduce our harmful carbon footprint and increase our positive carbon handprint as a united front of universities of applied sciences.

Networks and partnerships

➤ The world’s largest corporate responsibility initiative: UN Global Compact 

➤ Arene: Programme for the sustainable development and responsibility of universities of applied sciences

➤ Societal commitment 2050 for the education of registered nurses, public health nurses and paramedics

➤ Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s profiled universities in circular economy