The University of Lucerne shares responsibility for a sustainable future and is committed to actively promoting sustainable development. As an important player in the academic community, the University of Lucerne recognises its responsibility to contribute to the creation of an ecologically, socially and economically more sustainable future.

In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and in recognition of the University of Lucerne's commitment to net zero, the Sustainability Office has developed a binding and verifiable sustainability strategy in collaboration with the Sustainability Commission.

The University of Lucerne promotes sustainable development through objectives and measures in the areas of operations, mobility, teaching, research, organisation, networking and communication. The sustainability strategy is aimed at all members of the university.

• UNILU Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie

• Operations

• Mobility

• Teaching

• Research

Sustainability Reports

The Sustainability Office of the University of Lucerne coordinates the implementation of the sustainability strategy and assumes a partly executive and partly supporting role. Together with the Sustainability Commission, it continuously monitors the status of implementation of the action plan and the sustainability strategy.

The University of Lucerne's Sustainability Report, which is published annually by the Sustainability Office, is the primary instrument for monitoring the achievement of the strategy. The sustainability report covers the measures taken in the respective year and reports transparently on the progress made in their implementation. It also shows where the University of Lucerne stands in terms of target achievement. It reviews and assesses whether the University of Lucerne has achieved fulfilment of the sustainability strategy within the set timeframe and, if not, what additional measures need to be taken to get back on track.

• UNILU Nachhaltigkeitsbericht 2023