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People are walking along a corridor with glass walls in a building on the Riedberg campus. A tree can be seen in the foreground.
People are walking along a corridor with glass walls in a building on the Riedberg campus. A tree can be seen in the foreground.

Marc Jaquemin

Sustainability at Goethe University

Think it. Do it. Goethe University.

Knowledge comes with responsibility. Goethe University is committed to fostering a fair and sustainable society — through research, teaching, knowledge transfer, on campus, and in governance. This transformation can only succeed through collaboration among students, researchers, and staff.

President of Goethe University Enrico Schleiff

Prof. Dr. Enrico Schleiff

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President of Goethe University

“As one of Germany's largest and most research-intensive universities, Goethe University must take responsibility for current and future generations. All members of the university community are working together to shape the path towards a sustainable university.”

Jürgen Lecher

From Commitment to Action

Sustainability is our compass: We act responsibly, set clear goals and responsibilities, and continuously advance our strategy together.

Our Understanding of Sustainability
Our Strategy and Implementation of Sustainability

Our Four Areas of Action

This is where sustainability comes to life: Projects and initiatives turn strategy into action — through courses, research, collaboration with the city and region, and everyday life on campus.

Research and Transfer

Through research and transfer, Goethe University actively contributes to the socio-ecological transformation of society.

Teaching and Studying

Goethe University provides its students with education for sustainable development (BNE) and is thereby training the sustainability multipliers of tomorrow.

Campus

Goethe University designs its campuses to be socially, ecologically, climate- and equity-oriented – aiming for net climate neutrality by 2038.

Culture and Structure

Goethe University embraces a “culture of sustainability” and has embedded sustainability in both its structure and strategy. Read more about the projects here soon.

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FAQs on Sustainability

How does Goethe University obtain its energy? Who can I contact if there’s an issue in a building? Who can advise me on sustainability-related questions? You’ll find answers to these and other questions in our FAQs.

Marc Jaquemin

Goethe University's Sustainability Office

The Sustainability Office is the central contact point and networking hub for all members of Goethe University who are interested in sustainability or want to contribute to it. It regularly organizes events and provides information on current sustainability topics. You can find more information here.

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Sustainability Initiatives and Projects

Several initiatives and projects at Goethe University are already actively driving the transformation toward greater sustainability.

Katrin Binner

Sustainability Office

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  • Phone+49 (069) 798-12354
    E-Mailnachhaltigkeit@uni-frankfurt.de
  • Visitor Address
    Campus WestendPA-Gebäude 3.P23-25Theodor-W.-Adorno-Platz 160323 Frankfurt am Main