Sustainability is achieved through collective action. The University of Stuttgart develops solutions for climate protection and sustainable development – in research and teaching as well as on campus.
9%
of universities worldwide rank among the top performers in sustainability – including the University of Stuttgart.
€3M
in saved energy costs fund our climate-friendly building modernization.
2030
is our target year for achieving greenhouse gas neutrality.
At the University of Stuttgart, we generate knowledge and develop solutions for a sustainable society – and put this commitment into practice within our own institution in an environmentally responsible, socially equitable, and accountable way.
Prof. Manfred Bischoff, Vice Rector for Research and Sustainable Development
Working together for sustainable development
Sustainability is a collaborative effort at the University of Stuttgart: The Office of the Vice Rector, the Department of Sustainability and Climate Protection Unit, other administrative units, and student networks work closely together on this.
- Vice Rector for Research and Sustainable Development
- Prof. Dr. Manfred Bischoff has overall strategic responsibility for sustainable development within the Rector's Office.
- Sustainability, Environment, Climate Protection and Occupational Health and Safety (NUKLAS)
- This is the operational unit responsible for sustainability, environmental protection, and occupational safety. It coordinates climate protection measures, environmental protection, and the training program.
- Green Office
- Network, incubator, and catalyst – connecting students and staff from all fields. The Green Office supports and documents the university's sustainable development.
- Energy management system & energy manager
- Ulrike Reimer is responsible for implementing the energy management system. Harald Hentze is assisting in this effort as the energy manager.
- stuvus sustainability unit
- The Student Council has its own sustainability unit, which incorporates student perspectives.
Manfred Bischoff
Prof. Dr.Vice Rector for Research and Sustainable Development
Johannes Reidel
Dr.
Manuel Hilscher
Klimaschutzmanager, Energie- und Klimaschutzkonzept (Partizipation und Kommunikation)