Environmental management

The environmental management work is based on the university’s policy for sustainable development, and the environmental objectives are derived from the significant environmental aspects identified in the environmental review. These take into account legal requirements, stakeholder expectations and internal priorities.

Environmental objectives for education and research are based on the university’s overarching impact goals for education and research. These objectives also form part of the university’s environmental management system. In addition, there are environmental objectives for business travel, consumption and resource use, waste and material use, as well as operational electricity.

Environmental and climate objectives

The guideline for environmental management describes the annual cycle for environmental management work. This includes dates for the collection and reporting of annual results, the management's review, environmental audits and how environmental issues are integrated into the ordinary business planning process.

Routine descriptions for key parts of the environmental work can be found on the Staff Portal with regard to sustainable business travel, sustainable purchasing, etc.

The work on environmental management is reported annually to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and the Government in an environmental management report. Here you can read the latest report (2025).

For general results, see the webpage "Sustainability policy documents, goals and review".