The SustainaBul is the annual ranking on sustainability for universities of applied sciences and universities, organized by Studenten voor morgen.
VU Amserdam was judged the most sustainable university in the Netherlands, taking second place in the ranking of a total of 33 knowledge institutions. Van Hall Larenstein emerged as the winner, for the sixth time in a row, as a university of applied sciences. At number three is Wageningen University.
Results VU Amsterdam
Knowledge institutions are assessed based on 13 questions (themes) about sustainability in education, research and operations. The organization uses a gold-silver-bronze classification. VUAmsterdam is one of 5 institutions to receive a gold rating!
Sustainability Policy VU Amsterdam
VU Amsterdam takes responsibility for people and planet through scientific and values-driven education, research and valorization. This is the mission of VU Amsterdam and it shows how strongly sustainability is embedded in our university. VU Amsterdam has been participating in the SustainaBul since 2013 and sets the goal of achieving a Top 5 position every year. In addition, the SustainaBul encourages knowledge institutions to learn from each other and make an impact on sustainability together.
Accelerating initiatives
Within VU Amsterdam, the Sustainability Office and Green Office, among others, take care of accelerating sustainability projects and initiatives and activating the community. As an employee or student, do you have a good idea? Then contact Sustainability Office: sustainability@vu.nl or Green Office VU: info@greenoffice.vu.nl.
More information
Take a look at Sustainability Office how you can contribute.
Together we make VU sustainable!