Resources
Resources
The sustainable use of resources along the value chain is also playing an increasingly important role at universities and colleges. Be it in the procurement of products or in waste and disposal management - there are a multitude of levers for more sustainable development everywhere.
The use of resources touches on a wide variety of sustainability aspects. The measures from the climate protection concept include adapting the purchasing guidelines and promoting exchange, loan and transfer offers. The procurement guidelines of the state of Lower Saxony are also increasingly being converted to promote sustainable procurement practices.
Since December 2021, Carl von Ossietzky University has been officially recognized as a FairTrade University certified, the re-certification took place in May 2024.
Greenhouse gas emission
The consumption of resources (measured in terms of procured goods) makes a visible contribution to the university's greenhouse gas balance. In 2022, a total of 409 tons of CO2 equivalents were generated in this area. Although this area only accounted for 2.21% of total emissions, it still touches on many additional sustainability aspects. The calculation has so far taken into account the procurement of IT equipment as well as paper and water consumption.
Fairtrade-University
The University of Oldenburg has been certified as a Fairtrade University since December 2021. In May 2024, the university was successfully recertified. Prerequisites for certification include the establishment of a permanent steering group or the availability of fair products at events and in the cafeteria.
