Sustainability at AU

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

AU Green Guide

In AU Green Guide you can find inspiration on how you can contribute to a greener university.

68 new climate initiatives will pave the way for a greener university

A new climate-friendly travel policy and a way to collect separated waste. These are just a few of the 68 ambitious activities that are a part of a new action plan that the faculties have developed based on AU's climate strategy, and that will contribute to the university's green transition.

Learn more about the 68 activities

2020: A Green Year at AU

2020 became the year when Aarhus University adopted its first-ever climate strategy, and where a more focused work for a greener university took its form.

Read more about some of the green initiatives that grew forth in 2020.

AU’s green transition Meet AU’s Green Team. Learn about some of the green initiatives that are being launched and that students and staff will experience across the university. And learn more about AU’s Green Network for students and staff.

AU to head work on circular procurement

How can businesses and organisations generate more climate-friendly procurement? Aarhus University will help to answer this question when a working group headed by the university roll up their sleeves as part of a new climate alliance in Aarhus.

Learn more about the new climate alliance

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.

Contribute with your ideas

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Contact information

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