Sustainability, Safety and Risk Unit

The University recognizes that sustainability is a permanent constitutional responsibility and a cross-cutting component of academic, administrative, research, technological and societal management; aimed at guaranteeing the right of present and future generations to develop in a healthy, ecologically balanced and sustainable environment.

This policy will be complied with under the principles of constitutionality, proactive responsibility, sustainability, innovation and anticipatory governance; oriented to the following main axes, with a specific, but not exclusive, character:

1. Infrastructure
   The adaptation of current and future infrastructure is promoted under the standards and guidelines of sustainable and intelligent spaces.
2. Energy management and climate change
   It promotes the reduction of the carbon footprint, increases institutional energy efficiency and promotes the use of renewable energy sources.
3. Waste and circular economy
   Recycling, recovery, reuse, reduction and revaluation of waste are promoted, promoting the circular economy.
4. Sustainable water management
   Efficiency in the treatment and use of drinking water and wastewater is optimized.
5. Sustainable mobility
   The use of public transport, the use of shared vehicles and active mobility (pedestrian/bicycle) are encouraged.
6. Environmental Teaching and Training
   The sustainability approach is institutionalized in the University’s careers and programs.
7. Research and linkage
   The execution of research projects and links with society with an emphasis on sustainability is promoted.
8. Green Shopping
   Environmental criteria are integrated into the acquisition of goods and services by the University.
9. Governance and digitalisation
   The comprehensive management of sustainability in the Institution is promoted, with emphasis on the incorporation of emerging and disruptive technologies.

This policy extends and is articulated at all levels of government and management of the University, so it is mandatory and essential for any institutional process or project and must be verified in the formulation of any project.