A mini-urban forest is being created at ISEG!
ISEG's mini-forest is an integral part of the TERRARE research project carried out at SOCIUS/CSG.
Sustainable Campus
The campus is the space where part of our students' education process takes place. For this reason, it is essential that it is an example of sustainable practices, both in behavioural, technological and logistical terms. ISEG's commitment is to make our campus carbon neutral and an example of green innovation by 2050.
Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency on the ISEG campus refers to the rational use of energy in all areas of the campus and the adoption of measures such as the implementation of new technological solutions for monitoring consumption, more energy-efficient appliances, the use of more efficient lighting systems and changing the behaviour of members of the community in relation to energy consumption.
Energy efficiency significantly reduces energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, thus contributing to environmental preservation and energy sustainability.
Sustainable Purchasing
Since 2022 ISEG adopted its Sustainable Purchasing Policy, it allows the reduction of the environmental impact of our procurement activities for goods and services.
By choosing products and services that are produced more sustainably, with recycled or renewable materials, or that have less environmental impact during their useful life we are contributing to the environment and meeting sustainability targets. We take a more conscious approach to procurement so that we can inspire other organisations to do the same and contribute to necessary changes.
Reduction of C02 Emissions
ISEG constantly seeks to achieve the emission targets set nationally and internationally, and also the objectives of ECO.AP 2030. The first step to start this transition was to calculate its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and draw up an action plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
For this purpose, ISEG's organisational carbon footprint was accounted for the base year 2019, and the subsequent years 2020 and 2021. The Action Plan encompasses a set of measures for the reduction of scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and a compensation plan for the remaining emissions, and that will enable the achievement of this goal.
Recycling on Campus
ISEG is committed to reducing its production of undifferentiated waste and improving its collection and separation of recyclable waste, contributing to the circular economy within the campus.
Awareness Campaigns
ISEG regularly promotes awareness campaigns among members of the community, with the aim of reducing waste generation and encouraging the practice of correct separation of materials.
Solid Waste
The treatment of solid waste at the ISEG campus is carried out in a responsible and systemic way. The campus has specific bins for each type of waste, such as paper, plastic, metal and glass. All waste is collected daily by a team that is in charge of transporting it to the central recycling containers at ISEG.
Other waste
Paper and cardboard, light bulbs and batteries are collected and delivered for specialist collection. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) is stored securely and sent for recycling.