The Unibo energy saving and climate change approach

¹ Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, Deputy Rector, Professor of Mathematical Physics, Italy
² Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, Sustainability Office, Italy
³ Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, Research and Third Mission Division, Italy

^* Corresponding author: mirko.degliesposti@unibo.it

Abstract

For the university of Bologna, the core of sustainability combines both environmental and social dimensions: enhancement of the territory, ensuring its protection and the renewal of its natural resources and the ability of the parties involved, encouraged by the concerted efforts of the various institutions, to work together effectively. The commitment of the university is to reduce the impact on the environment deriving from its activities and to encourage the community to assume responsible and environmentally respectful behaviours. Since 2016, the university integrates its Strategic Plan with a rereading of the 17 UN SDGs and reports the direct and indirect impact produced in the dimensions of teaching, research and third mission.