Environmental Management System at the University of Bremen

1183 universities worldwide took part in the "UI GreenMetric World University Ranking" in 2023. The sustainability of universities and colleges is being evaluated in this competition. With 10th place, the University of Bremen achieved again a top position in the international sustainability ranking.

The mobility survey conducted by the University of Bremen's environmental management team in the summer allowed interesting insights into the daily mobility behavior of employees and students. The results of the survey are now also available as an online report.

The Environmental Statement presents the current environmental program of the University of Bremen. Numerous information on energy and water consumption and waste generation illuminate the university's measures in climate and environmental protection. The statement is available in German and English

The Commission for "Sustainability, Climate Justice and Climate Neutrality" has the mission to develop sustainability strategies for the university and to steer their implementation. The rector of the university reports on the progress and perspectives of climate protection.

For a long time, the term CO2 was only important to people professionally dealing with this gas. In the meantime, the harmful effect on the climate has been understood internationally and efforts are being made to minimize global Co2 emissions. Did you already recognize your personal CO2 footprint?

On Biodiversity Day, the Nature Conservation Group at the University of Bremen (NUB) invites you to discover natural habitats on campus and in the city. For over a year, part of the campus meadows have been mowed less frequently for the project "Campus Goes Biodiverse", so there is a lot to discover

Frank-Walter Steinmeier and the "Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt" invite you to the Digital Week of the Environment 2021. Under the slogan "This is how the future works!" exciting discussions, attractive exhibitions and specialist programs on important future issues will take place!

The annual Environmental Statement publishes the current environmental program and the environmental goals of the University of Bremen. Numerous interesting information on energy and water consumption and waste generation illustrates the university's measures in climate and environmental protection.

Have you heard about the new sustainability blog on ZDF television? In entertaining, short articles, sustainability experts Anna Schunk and Shia Su show what we can do in everyday life for environmental protection and sustainability. Be sure to check it out!

This year, "Earth Overshot Day" already happens on July 29. Mankind has used up all the resources that nature can restore in a year in just SEVEN months.