At AU we are committed to promoting sustainable development through our research, degree programmes and operations.


Video: Meet local enthusiasts

Hear AU employees talk about the green initiatives they have been involved in launching around the university.

Carpooling club at AU

AU has created a carpooling club in the Ta’Med app, which makes it easier for you to arrange lifts with other AU employees.

Latest News: Something green is cooking at AU

We’ve been eating vegetarian at meetings and conferences at Aarhus University since last August. So how do people feel about the new meat-free menus? What do the kitchen staff have to say, and how do conference participants feel about going meat-free? Learn more

GHG emissions report 2021

AU’s just-released 2021 GHG emissions report shows virtually no change in the university’s carbon emissions in 2021 over 2020.

Learn more.

Consider the climate when you travel

If you need to travel for work, the university encourages you to choose the most climate-friendly form of travel – and to think twice about whether the trip is really necessary. AU’s revised travel policy will contribute to reducing the university’s carbon footprint. Learn more.

AU Garden 

At the intersection of Nordre Ringgade and Trøjborgvej you will find the AU Garden where there’s room for gardening, socialising, and encouraging biodiversity. A project group of students and employees who are passionate about plants and biodiversity is behind the project. Would you like to join? Find out more.

Green News in your mailbox?

If you would like to receive information about green events, news and similar in your mailbox, please send an email to greenteam@au.dk with the topic "Yes, thank you to emails".

Contact information

If you have any questions please send an email to greenteam@au.dk or contact AU's Green Team.

Sustainability network

Aarhus University have established a network (#AUGreen) for students and employees at the university. Read more and join the network.