University of Gothenburg
Universitetsplatsen 1
405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden
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About
The University of Gothenburg, established in 1891, is a leading Swedish institution guided by the vision “A University for the World” and core values of openness, diversity, and sustainability. With over 58,000 students and approximately 6,800 staff, it offers programs across faculties including humanities, social sciences, science and technology, health, business and law, education, and fine arts. Its research excels in sustainability and environmental science, society and economics, health and medicine, culture, and education. With modern campus infrastructure, city-integrated facilities, and extensive international partnerships, the university fosters global collaboration, socioeconomic impact, and a sustainable future.
Mission & Vision
The University of Gothenburg has committed itself to sustainable development in research, education as well as environmental management, purchase, waste disposal and chemicals etc.
Sustainable development is a vital part of the University of Gothenburg’s vision. The vision, entitled A University for the World, expresses the University’s ambition to be an international higher education and research institution that assumes responsibility for the development of society while helping to build a sustainable world. We will strengthen our relevance as a member of our community and partner to make an impact on social development and contribute to the Global Goals for Sustainable Development.
Sustainability at University of Gothenburg
Research, education and collaboration for sustainable development is a vital part of the University of Gothenburg's vision. This means that the three dimensions of sustainable development: social, economic and environmental dimensions, should be integrated into the university's activities.
Achievements
- 1993 - 1st university signatory to the COPERNICUS Charter for Sustainable Development
- 1996 - 1st in Integrating environmental issues in Governmental Organizations
- 1997 - 1st in Ecological sustainability
- 1998-1998 - Implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS) according to the recommendations given by the Swedish government
- 2000-2006 - process to receive an ISO14001 certification and an EMAS registration$
Since 2016, University of Gothenburg has become a member of Global Universities Partnership on Environment and Sustainability (GUPES), a network organised by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).
More Information
Find more details on sustainability at this university below:
- Environment and Sustainable Development at University of Gothenburg
- Read the Sustainability Report for 2021 (in Swedish)
University of Gothenburg leads SDG 8: Decent work & economic growth of the IAU Cluster on HESD.
