At AU we are committed to promoting sustainable development through our research, degree programmes and operations.
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.
Video: Meet local enthusiasts
Hear AU employees talk about the green initiatives they have been involved in launching around the university.
Firing up for vegetarian dishes at meetings and conferences
AU’s cafeterias are developing more and more vegetarian dishes, and this greener food is gradually finding its way onto people’s plates at AU’s meetings and conferences. Vegetarian catering is one of 34 new initiatives that aim to help create a greener university. Read more about the new initiatives.
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.
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.
Strong support for energy-saving campaign at AU
AU is taking major steps to save energy right now – and staff are responding with understanding, support and enthusiasm. If you want to help AU save energy, the campaign website has lots of information about the steps being taken across the university – as well as tips on what you can do to contribute. 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.