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Sustainable Development at the University of Duisburg-Essen A report by napro 2020 Thank you! This report is full of path-breaking contributions by members of UDE. The napro team is very grateful for your support and patience! the international community hasvoiced itsconviction that inseparable and mutually dependent. They are preceded by Development Goals(SDGs).Forthe firsttime, the 17SDGs five key messages thatelucidate the connections between At the heart of the Agenda 2030are the 17Sustainable embrace allthree dimensions of sustainability –social, the globalchallenges canonlybesolvedtogether. […] With the Agenda 2030for Sustainable Development, environmental, economic –equally. The 17SDGsare the goals. They are known asthe “fivePs”:people, and Development (2017): Der Zukunftsvertrag für die Welt. die Welt. für (2017):and Development Zukunftsvertrag Der planet, prosperity, peace, and partnership. Die Agenda 2030 für nachhaltige Entwicklung. Agenda Entwicklung. 2030Die nachhaltige für Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation Economic for Cooperation Ministry Federal Bonn/Berlin. S.7.Bonn/Berlin. 2 Contents Contents 3

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16 Together for sustainable development 18 Process management and governance 28 Sustainability in research 58 44 Sustainability in teaching 52 Sustainability in operations 70 Sustainability and social responsibility 80 Sustainability and transfer to society 90 Sustainable networks 96 Engagement for sustainability

4 Prefaces 112 Prospects for a sustainable UDE 115 Sustainability: a strategic mission 6 The path to the Sustainability Report 116 napro’s TOP 10 areas requiring action 10 How we define sustainability in this report 11 Sustainability in our guidelines 118 Imprint 12 Facets of UDE 119 The 17 Sustainable Development Goals This report covers the period 2014 to the beginning of 2020 and refers to the Duisburg and Essen Campuses. and Duisburg to the refers 2020 and of beginning 2014 to the period covers the This report in this report. included is not Hospital University The 4 Prefaces Prefaces 5

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tutional actors, universities versity. It summarises UDE’s he paper in front of you 2014, deriving concrete goals can harness the principle of sustainable activities starting T is the first Sustainabili- and measures for the coming sustainability to improve their in 2014. ty Report by the University years. own operative processes and I should like to invite you to of Duisburg-Essen. For us, a In order to work towards procedures. read this report and hope you university with more than climate-neutral operations, The University of Duisburg-Es- will find it interesting! 42,000 students and 5,800 for instance, this includes sen (UDE) is committed to the employees, sustainability is a developing our sustainable principle of sustainability and major social responsibility. procurement management, is aware of its responsibility Sincerely, In addition to making our expanding our energy ma- to society. Moreover, we aspi- Professor Dr Ulrich Radtke due contribution to a sus- nagement, and achieving n our path towards a sus- re to be a role model in this Rector, University of tainable society, we also more resource-efficient mobi- Sincerely, O tainable society, universi- field. That is why our research, Duisburg-Essen want to become more sus- lity on and between our two Jens Andreas Meinen ties and their central mission teaching, and operative acti- tainable as an institution. campuses. Chancellor, University of of teaching and research have vities inform our knowledge To this end, we strive to I am very pleased that the Duisburg-Essen a prominent role to play: transfer on the topic of sus- curb our resource and ener- topic of operative sustaina- First of all, we train our future tainability. gy consumption, be mindful bility has elicited a positive managers and decision-ma- As one of Germany’s largest of risks and environmental response at our university. kers. A solid understanding of and youngest universities, aspects, and avoid any adver- I would particularly like to sustainability is a vital foun- UDE has established a sustain- se health effects. Students, thank the napro working dation for social acceptance ability process called napro. teaching staff, and resear- group under the leadership of measures taken in the name Its aim is to pool and network chers as well as technical of our Sustainability Officer of sustainability. Secondly, in our numerous existing initia- and administrative staff are Professor André Niemann as order to achieve social change tives and projects as well as working together to achieve well as all UDE employees towards more sustainability, identify opportunities for the this goal. who helped prepare this sus- we need university research, university to develop further. This report describes how the tainability report. The path from developing new techno- This sustainability report is University of Duisburg-Essen leading to more sustainabili- logies to scientific monitoring an important building block has evolved in terms of social ty is a learning process – so of its implications and in- of napro on our way towards as well as ecological and you are all most welcome to teractions. Thirdly, as insti- becoming a sustainable uni- economic sustainability since contribute your ideas. 7 The Path to the Sustainability Report

Today, sustainability is an unavoidable topic. What are the implications of such a development for this sustainability report? Or, to put it more provocatively, is sustainability at the Universi- ty of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) just another attempt to live up to this mega trend? The answer in this report is a resounding “no”! And this is demonstrated by the milestones in its development that UDE has already achieved. Long before the abundance of social and political attention had coined terms like climate crisis and flight sha- ming, university students and staff were already working systematically to build a sustainable university.

First steps As early as 2002, UDE signed the Copernicus Charta, paving the way towards sustainability. Against the backdrop of human destruction of the biosphere and thus the very basis of existence, the Copernicus Charta formulates guidelines and principles for action to promote sustainable development at universities. UDE undertook to support its staff and students in implementing these guidelines and principles for action.

One path, many options. The path to more sustainability and to the library on the Duisburg Campus 8 The Path to the Sustainability Report Milestones 9

2006 2010–12 since 2016 since 2016 Ecoprofit environmental BENA – 2004 2009–10 2017 2018 certificate discover HRK Vice President for ESD Certificate – Sustainable Development Declaration by German Rectors’ sustainability Governance and University Education for Sustainable Sustainability embodied Results of first phase of (SuDE) Group Conference (HRK) and German National 2013–14 Management: Rector Professor Development launched for in Faculty Target and HOCHN project presented: Dr Ulrich Radtke all students established Commission for UNESCO on higher Diversity audit Performance Agreements German Sustainability Code education for sustainable development for Higher Education

since 2014 2002 2008 2010 Sustainability Process Copernicus Charta Vice University Board for UDE’s first Sustainability (napro) launched with new signed Diversity Management Officer: Professor UDE Sustainability Officer: Professor launched Dr Ulrich Schreiber 2014 Dr André Niemann 2005 2010 since 2016 2018 Spokesperson for the Initiative for First family-friendly HRK Member Group Universities: Member of BMBF-funded MERCUR funding for Sustainability (IfN) university certificate Rector Professor Dr Ulrich Radtke collaborative project: sustainable development for established Sustainability at Higher University Alliance Ruhr Education Institutions: develop – network – report (HOCHN)

This was followed, in 2004, by the establishment of the and built bridges to promote sustainability between all Text p. 9: In order to put all these activities on to analyse the institution itself: What courses are on Sustainable Development (SuDE) Group which pooled the actors involved in research, teaching and administ- a firm track, UDE decided to create a contact point offer in the broad range of topics addressing sustaina- the university’s interdisciplinary expertise in research ration. for all members of the university. The Sustainability bility from an ecological, economic, social and educati- for sustainable development until 2007. Meanwhile, a UDE took an important step towards sustainability Process (napro) was launched at the beginning of 2014 onal policy point of view? Where is research exploring number of years ago, our students had also set out on in 2010 when it was certified as a family-friendly univer- under the leadership of the Sustainability Officer, Pro- sustainability issues? How sustainable is our academic the path: In 2005, two students of Communication Stu- sity for the first time. In recognition of its commitment fessor André Niemann, who still holds the office. The life, not least on a day-to-day basis? You will find initial dies started the Initiative for Sustainability (IfN) with to a family-friendly environment, UDE was re-certified aim is to drive sustainable development at UDE. responses to these questions in this report. the aim of acquainting their peers, lecturers and other in 2014. The diversity audit “Vielfalt gestalten in NRW” Clearly, sustainability at UDE is no superficial, Based on the German Sustainability Code for Hig- interested individuals outside the immediate research (Creating Diversity in NRW), run by the Ministry of passing trend. her Education Institutions (HS-DNK) that UDE helped field with the multifaceted sustainability model. The Innovation, Science and Research of the State of North elaborate in the HOCHN alliance (pp. 26-27), our report initiative became a registered association in 2010 and is Rhine-Westfalia and the Stifterverband für die deutsche Proceeding together demonstrates how projects and people are shaping still a major player in the field of sustainable change in Wissenschaft, followed in 2013 and 2014. The multistage sustainable development at UDE. The individual acti- the region to this day. audit, designed to reinforce the heterogeneous profile In its efforts to sustainably transform the university vities are aligned to the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable of students and staff at UDE as well as to improve their system, UDE is not alone. Other universities have set Development Goals (SDGs – see inside back cover), Exploring and mapping paths work situation, enabled the university to intensify inter- out on this path, too. So, why not proceed together agreed by the international community: Over a period nal cooperation and draw up central, tailored opportuni- and support one another? With the aim of making the of 15 years (2015 to 2030), these goals include, for the The Sustainability Inventory (BENA, IfN project) ties. For the fifth time in succession, UDE was awarded German higher education landscape more sustain- first time for all nations, the three pillars of sustainabi- for the period 2010 to 2012 was the first to pinpoint the Total Equality Seal for its forward-looking, sustainable, in 2016, UDE joined an alliance of initially ten lity, social inclusion, environment and business. Finally, aspects of sustainability in research, teaching, admi- able HR policies in 2019. universities. With funding from the Federal Ministry in each chapter we indicate where there is still need for nistration, operations and social responsibility at UDE. Another milestone along this path is the Certificate of Education and Research, they initiated the project action to make the university comprehensively sustain- These insights, and the projects and suggestions for in Sustainability at Higher Education Institutions offered “Sustainability at Higher Education Institutions: de- able. One thing is clear: the path to sustainable develop- improvement deriving from them, such as the Sustain- by the Institute for Optional Studies (IOS) and the Joint velop – network – report (HOCHN)” (p.93). ment is long and calls for genuine cooperation! ability Guide, were recognised as an official UN Decade Centre Urban Systems. Since 2016, it has enabled all But where do you start and where do you stop? Project. From 2010 to 2014, UDE’s first Sustainability students to acquire a certificate in the fieldof sustainabi- How do you define a sustainability process? If you want Officer, Professor Ulrich C. Schreiber, supported BENA lity (p.46). to constitute a sustainability team and players you need 10 The Path to the Sustainability Report Guidelines 11

How we define sustainability in this report Sustainability in our guidelines Every institution must determine its own definition of sus- UDE’s actions are governed by the following guidelines. tainability in accordance with its specific situation, taking The highlighted sections show how they relate to sustainability. into account its geographical location, social and societal constitution and scientific direction. 1. As one of Germany’s largest universities, the Univer- 7. The further development of teacher training in sity of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) is committed to meeting research and teaching is a significant aspect of our its social responsibility and making its contribution to university profile. Therefore, we design teacher training a sustainable, peaceful and democratic world. It is com- programmes based on research and are mindful of mitted to peaceful goals and fulfils its own particular quality standards and current developments in educati- very institution must determine its own definition of responsibility for sustainable development. onal policy. E sustainability in accordance with its specific situation, taking into account its geographical location, social 2. In our research, education and management, we sub- 8. We look on the heterogeneity of our university and societal constitution and scientific direction. Sustainability is a normative principle scribe to national and international standards to carry community as an opportunity and promote productive UDE’s actions are governed by ten guidelines which that can be described as a benchmark out our research and educational mandate and to help diversity via dedicated diversity management measures. are embedded in the University Development Plan 2016- of global and intergenerational justice drive the structural transformation of the region as well We consider diversity a contribution to educational 2020. These guidelines are a frame of reference for the as the increasing digitisation of private and professional equity and academic excellence. Gender equality is an definition of sustainability we use in this report: They in the face of challenges currently lives. integral part of these endeavours. document academia’s commitment to social responsibili- posed by an earth system in trans- ty and its active role in transforming our post-industrial formation. Ethically and politically, 3. We view our university as an inclusive community 9. Our university management strives to maintain an region. The guidelines also emphasise UDE’s self-image sustainable development is not a that relies on active contributions by all members and appropriate balance between central, strategic profile as a community and the idea that all university mem- disciplines. This includes interdisciplinary networking development and decentralised profile development bers contribute to shaping its future. They set priorities, pre-determined goal that is imposed and appreciative, extensive participation of every single and self-governance. The instruments of target and such as educational equity, lifelong learning, and gender by some external entity, but rather an academic, employee and student to actively shape performance agreements, budget management, cost equality and they underscore UDE’s specialist and open-ended search process with he- UDE’s future. control and personnel development are designed to interdisciplinary research priorities, as reflected in its ensure continuous quality assurance and development. focal points of nanoscience, biomedical sciences, urban terogeneous target components, which 4. We continuously develop our research profile with systems, and transformation of contemporary societies, therefore makes it pluralistic and the active engagement of the specialist and interdiscip- 10. UDE‘s self-conception includes close interconnec- among others. culturally variable. Its focus is long- linary research focus areas in the faculties, the central tions with regional, national and international actors in Part of UDE’s self-image are its close partnerships, term responsibility to ensure ecolo- scientific institutions and the university’s cross-faculty science and society. As part of the University Alliance from the regional level, such as the University Alliance profile focal points. Ruhr (UA Ruhr), we work closely with the Ruhr Uni- Ruhr, to the international level, such as the AURORA gical sustainability, social justice and versität Bochum (RUB) and TU Dortmund University network (p.92). The guidelines encourage everyone at economic performance. Its aim is to 5. A constitutive element of our university is the unity to coordinate our efforts to strengthen our national and the university to act and think sustainably – whether in strengthen the skills required to take of research and teaching. In all subjects and at all levels international competitiveness and visibility, creating research, teaching or operations. The aim of napro is to of study, we strive for the best possible conditions for a unique profile and setting priorities in research and transfer existing approaches to a common UDE sus- an active part in social life. studying and working to offer an excellent academic teaching. tainability strategy. We consider it our responsibility to education based on science and research. ensure that our actions towards all our stakeholders are Vogt, M.; Lütke-Spatz, L. et al.,2018: social (ethically and culturally), ecological (conserving Nachhaltigkeit in der Hochschulforschung 6. To this end, we strike out in new directions, desig- resources) and economical (efficient) in the long term. (beta version). BMBF project “Sustainability at ning undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing Sustainability is thus a normative principle built on Higher Education Institutions: develop – education programmes, e.g. in the field of e-learning/ morally binding rules (standards). We are tackling the network – report (HOCHN)”, Munich, pp.16–17. blended learning. In this, we are guided by various challenges of the 21st century so that present and future individual and societal requirements within the context Source: University of Duisburg-Essen University Board, ed., 2015: generations can lead a good life – in close cooperation of life-long learning. University Development Plan 2016-2020, p.6. Highlighting added by with all members of the university. the napro editorial team. 12 The Path to the Sustainability Report UDE’s profile 13 Facets of UDE

Special educational programme Academic degrees 2019 Total Facts and figures on a young university for children and teens with Bachelor’s (excluding teacher 2,148 a migrant background training programmes) on the road towards sustainability Since its founding in 1974, 17,730 pupils have been taught Master’s 1,795 in these special programmes. Teacher training programmes 1,313 (As of August 2019, www.uni-due.de/ foerderunterricht/) Medicine 241 Ph.D. 533 Habilitation 32

(As of 2019, www.uni-due.de/de/universitaet/ueberblick.php)

Top 5 EU-wide destinations of ERASMUS exchange students (2013/14 to 2018/19)

Country Number of visits Spain 579

Turkey 358 United Kingdom 340 France 280 Sweden 141

(www.uni-due.de/international/outgoings_erasmus_studienaufenthalte.php)

Top 5 worldwide student destinations and student trips in the PROMOS and DUE-Mobil programmes (2013/14 to 2018/19)

Country Number of visits Duisburg Campus USA 239 Malaysia 99 Australia 97 Spain 51 First-year students’ family educational background Singapore 42

(www.uni-due.de/international/outgoings_erasmus_studienaufenthalte.php) Total Educational background N low medium elevated high

1494 315 518 384 277 Children’s University 100% 21% 35% 26% 18% 5,000 visitors annually, (As of winter semester 2018/19, www.panel.uni-due.de/ ) of whom approx. 4,000 children and approx. 1,000 chaperones Times Higher Education Ranking (www.uni-due.de/unikids/) UDE ranks 14th out of the world’s 351 best young universities and 190th out of more than 1,250 universities worldwide (2019 rankings) Staff Total Percentage Deutschland-Fellowship of women (www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/ university-duisburg-essen, Abruf am 30.03.2020) Total of 3,396 fellowships since 2009, Total number of staff 5,881 49% 286 fellowships in 2019/20 (As of September 2019, www.uni-due.de/ Professors 509 26% de/marketing/unsere_foerderer.php) Academic staff 3,815 46% Other staff 1,557 62%

(As of December 2019, www.uni-due.de/de/universitaet/ueberblick.php) 14 The Path to the Sustainability Report UDE’s profile 15

Chance Hoch 2 Students Total Percentage Centre for Information and Media Services (CIM) Since 2010, this programme has UDE averaged 33,000 users per day in 2019, Total students 42,925 supported a total of 225 young people with a total of more than 1,600 wireless access Percentage of women 49% from non-academic backgrounds for points and LAN network connections. Percentage of international students 19% greater educational justice. (As of March 2020, www.uni-due.de/zim/) Ph.D. students 2,047 (As of August 2019, www.uni-due.de/chancehoch2/) Percentage of women 44% Percentage of international students 25% Students with international university 6,639 University Sports 21 Mercator Professorships entrance qualifications (optional) 2,550 courses offered each year Amongst others, Ulrich Wickert, (optional) (As of May 2020, Joachim Gauck and Alice Schwarzer Asia 64% www.uni-due.de/hochschulsport/) The Mercator Professorship was established in Europe 23% Africa 11% 1997 to carry on the scientific legacy of the Americas 2% famous 16th-century Duisburg cartographer and universal scholar. The Mercator Professors (As of March 2020, www.uni-due.de/de/universitaet/ueberblick.php) hail from the fields of culture, politics, business and academia. (As of March 2020, www.uni-due.de/de/mercatorprofessur/)

11 Faculties Humanities Social Sciences Educational Sciences Economics and Business Administration Mercator School of Management Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology Engineering Medicine

5 Profile focal points Nanoscience Biomedical sciences Urban systems Transformation of contemporary societies Water research (As of March 2020)

Essen Campus

Library The library holds about 2.4 million volumes, subscribes to some 1,750 print journals and offers 42 Non-profit organisations at UDE users approximately 36,000 electronic journals. In More than 30 years of “Poet in Residence” ranging from Amnesty International to CampusFM addition, it provides a wide range of databases and amongst others, Ursula Krechel, e.V. through to Weitblick Duisburg-Essen e.V. an ever-growing supply of electronic books. Günter Grass and Yoko Tawada (As of August 2019, (As of March 2020, www.uni-due.de/ub/index.php) (Germanistik: www.uni-due.de/germanistik/poet/) www.uni-due.de/de/studium/kultur_organisationen.php) 17

Together These cubes, which can be found in the napro offices, represent the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) – important building blocks of UDE. This report illustrates the activities for sustainable at UDE that contribute to the SDGs. development

hen the German Government’s Scientific Advi- of how UDE teaches sustainability to its students, both W sory Council on Global Environmental Change in terms of content and methodology as well as social (WBGU) stipulated the ‘Great Transformation’ towards aspects (pp.44-51). The following chapter “Sustainability sustainability in 2011, it was also a final call for the Ger- in operations” shows how our staff work on a variety of man science and higher education system to help shape projects to achieve resource-efficient and societal sus- this transformation. UDE’s Sustainability Process (napro) tainability in our operations (pp.53-70). was its first step towards systematically implementing Since this does not cover all the sustainable activities sustainability across the university. Its aim is to expand pursued at UDE, we added several more chapters: “Sus- and consolidate this strategy in the coming years. tainability and social responsibility” provides information on diversity management, family-friendly university But what does a transformation towards sustaina- and gender equality (pp.70-79). The chapter “Sustainabi- bility mean, for universities in general and for us lity and transfer to society” highlights sustainability both at UDE in particular? in terms of knowledge & technology transfer and UDE’s role in the region and in society (pp.80-89). As its name In this report, we will use examples to illustrate how suggests, the chapter “Sustainable networks” presents UDE is taking action on sustainability in various fields. examples of UDE’s sustainability-related networking In compiling our report, we drew on two major reporting activities at national and international level (pp.90-95). systems: Firstly, we pinpoint how each of our examples Finally, the chapter “Engagement for sustainable develop- contributes to the different United Nations’ Sustainable ment” tells the story of how our university community Development Goals (SDGs, see inside of back cover). takes ownership of sustainability in a variety of voluntary Secondly, in the chapter on ‘Process Management and activities (pp.96-111). Governance’, we not only retrace the evolution of napro and its possible expansion into a Green Office but also explain our university-specific sustainability code (HS- And how can UDE continue to drive its transfor- DNK). It delivers the structure for this report and we mation towards sustainability? show how UDE activities align with it (pp.24-27). The report covers the period from 2014 to early 2020. At the end of each chapter, we make proposals for each A university’s main fields of action can be divi- field of action. Finally, in the chapter “Prospects for a sus- ded into three chapters: The chapter “Sustainability in tainable UDE”, we look to the future with a statement by research” contains a photo series to illustrate the role of our new Chancellor, Jens Andreas Meinen, sum up our sustainability in our scientists’ and scholars’ research acti- recommendations for action and list the Top 10 “to-dos” vities in various disciplines and institutes (pp.28-43). The for UDE’s sustainable development (pp.112-117). next chapter “Sustainability in teaching” gives examples 18 Together for sustainable development Process management and governance 19

Process Management and Governance Statement Expert knowledge and creative ideas UDE on the road towards sustainability for the sustainability report

n 2014, Germany won the World has evolved in recent years and how I Cup in Brazil, the Ice Bucket the ideas and concepts have been Challenge went viral around the implemented. Thanks to a formi- globe, and the University of Du- dable line-up of expertise, creative isburg-Essen was the first univer- ideas and concepts, after five years, sity in North Rhine-Westphalia we are now holding the completed to launch a sustainability process UDE sustainability report in our (napro). Its aim was to undertake a hands. We could not have done this complete overview of the university Laura Voss without the participation and help in teaching, research and operations napro staff member of many willing contributors inside from 2014 to 2019 within five years. and outside of the university. Now Highly motivated and inspired is the time to look to the future, by successful sustainability activities develop new concepts, and make the across Germany’s universities, we set ‘We could not sustainability process – sustainable. out to put UDE on the road towards have done it without sustainable development. We wrote the participation 4 5 8 9 11 12 13 17 concept papers, listed action items, and help of many By launching its sustainability process (napro) in 2014, UDE reaffirmed its efforts for sustain- determined indicators and built up our network. As a team, we had willing contributors able development. But what exactly does this mean? How did the process start and what is many conversations that showed us inside and outside of the concept behind it? Who are the architects of napro and how do they rate its progress at UDE and its members from a whole the university.’ UDE? new angle. This was the phase that To answer these questions, the chapter “Process management and governance” illustrates impressed me the most, personally: napro from different perspectives. to get a first-hand glimpse of all the hard work on the operational side, to experience our universi- In her statement on the creation of this sustainability report, former napro coordinator Laura ty employees’ keen interest and Voss tells us how it all began. Process leader Professor André Niemann and current napro coor- gracious cooperation on the subject dinator Ilka Roose (pp.20-21) talk about the further course as well as challenges and future of sustainability, and above all, to see how much had already been projects. The section “Process management and governance” illustrates the structures and achieved in this field, consciously or concepts on which napro is based, with a special focus on the four phases of the process that unconsciously. For me, aggregating describe how the concepts were implemented (p.23). all this information was one of the most rewarding experiences of the Where did we obtain the data used in this report? The section “University-specific sustain- last few years. Now the final phase has begun. ability code (HS-DNK)” shows how the report was structured and UDE’s contribution to the As a former napro coordinator, I project as a pilot university (pp.24-25). am delighted to see how the process 20 Together for sustainable development Process management and governance 21

Ilka Roose (l.) and Professor Dr André ‘We need incentives, not proscriptions.’ Niemann (r.) holding some of the coloured cubes that represent the UN’s How can we make our university more sustainable? Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ulrike Bohnsack (press office) interviews Professor André Niemann and Ilka Roose from the Sustaina- bility Process Team (napro).

Professor Niemann, as head of networks and from the BMBF’s Do you have some commendable There are many activities and initia- napro, how “green” would you say HOCHN project. Our main focus is examples? tives that simply need to be com- UDE is? on areas that have a special res- Roose: We serve more and more re- municated and connected better, Niemann: We are in the same boat ponsibility with regard to climate gional products in the canteens and because we often don’t even know as all the other universities: There protection. For universities, these cafeterias. We use an e-car to deliver they exist. is still plenty of room for impro- are mainly energy, mobility, pro- our inter-campus mail several times vement. Don’t forget that UDE, curement and travel. Rather than a day. We have UDE classified ads Niemann: We don’t have a mobility and how they themselves behave at already have Green Offices. A Green with almost 50,000 students and the much-cited “eco paper”. We are where employees can offer office management plan. Since we are a the office or around the university. Office coordinates all sustainability staff, is the size of a small town. currently discussing our evaluation furniture and equipment that is two-campus university, we have a Besides, our university is a decentra- efforts, it educates, connects, and Achieving sustainability in teaching, and further steps with the Univer- no longer needed to the university special responsibility in that regard lised organisation; there is no single supports both students and staff. But research and, above all, operations sity Board, which, by the way, fully community instead of just dum- and we certainly won’t meet it with person who decides everything. there is no rigid model as to how is a long-term process. In a highly supports us. ping it. Students have the option of a diesel bus. The cycle path between Progress has to happen in the indi- such an office should be set up. We democratic institution such as a obtaining an interdisciplinary ESD Duisburg and Essen will connect vidual departments. I’m thinking need to get all stakeholders together university, many people have a say, What is an example of ‘unhelpful certificate (Education for Sustainab- the two campuses, which is a really more of a UDE climate protection to brainstorm what it might look and the state makes stipulations in structures’? le Development). Then there is the great opportunity for UDE. We need code ... like at UDE. many areas. Niemann: Purchasing. We buy items CampusGarten initiative. The Ge- a long-term strategy to carefully for IT, gases for laboratories etc. neral Students‘ Committee’s (AStA) start introducing a parking manage- If I have an idea how to save Niemann: I think we should be bol- You have been driving this pro- and office supplies to the tune of environmental group has organised ment system, options for university resources at the university, do I der: We should practise on campus cess as our Sustainability Officer several million euros. So we sat free rental bikes and runs green staff to lease bikes etc. And that contact you? what we preach to our students. since 2013. How are you going down with the staff in charge to see action weeks. brings us to the next point: In order Niemann: You’re most welcome to UDE has a societal mission to take about it? whether our purchasing could be- to accomplish any climate action do so, but unfortunately, we won’t climate change and its challenges Niemann: More than five years ago, come more sustainable, whether we Niemann: The building management at all, we need an incentive system. be able to act upon it without more seriously, both on and off campus. we started by assessing the status could introduce a “green” catalogue department has launched projects Otherwise, we will be too slow. robust structures for feedback or We need structures that meet these quo: What structures are in pla- as an alternative, whether we could for energy-efficient action. The implementing good ideas. To start demands. Our recommendation to ce, which are unhelpful or mis- place batch orders to reduce the University Library team has its own What about a climate protection with, we don’t have the staff. Sus- the university leadership is to create sing altogether? We talked to the number of transactions. Trans- internal sustainability programme directive? tainability is an ongoing job. That’s such a permanent contact point. faculties, academic institutes and parency is enormously helpful. It and an energy and environmental Niemann: NNo. Sustainability can’t why we need a central contact point the administration and took stock worked. However, state regulations scout. I could go on… be prescribed from above. The only that can take up such ideas. The interview was abridged for this report. of everybody’s sustainability-rela- still require us to pick the most thing you can do top-down is steer. The full version was published in CAMPUS: ted activities. We, in turn, showed economical offer and not the most What do you think is still missing? Communication and transparency You’re envisioning a Green Office. REPORT 2/2020 them best-practice examples they sustainable one. So, I have to buy Roose: We need a central contact are what motivates people to make What is that? could emulate which we obtained the plastic table because it is chea- point where everything comes changes, how they travel on busi- Roose: The idea came from primarily from sustainability per than the wooden one. together. People are very engaged. ness, how they purchase materials Maastricht, and many universities 22 Together for sustainable development Process management and governance 23

UDE on the road towards sustainability The process phases sustainability code (HS-DNK), which were de- Establishing sustainability as a responsibility veloped in the context of HOCHN and played a key The napro team developed the concept for a four-phase role in structuring the UDE sustainability report. in process management and governance process that started in 2014. This report was prepared In addition to the HS-DNK, the report also takes by process manager Professor André Niemann and account of the Sustainable Development Goals his highly dedicated team, which consisted of a total (SDGs), which are better known internationally (see of three research assistants, nine student/research inside back cover). assistants and one secretary over the five-year process. Ruth Farghaly was a team member from day one, serving as secretary to the Sustainability Office and as Phase IV: Consolidation process assistant. The process is currently shifting towards long-term consolidation. Since 2019, Ilka Roose has been Phase I: Preparation responsible for the strategic and analytical tasks relating to UDE’s development. The aim is to trans- During the preparation and launch phase in 2014, fer the structures that have been created so far into Professor Niemann and napro coordinator Laura Voss the concept of a Green Office, a sustainability office worked out the conceptual implementation of the where students and staff can jointly take the next process, which included the four process phases as well steps towards more sustainability. We have coopera- as first steps towards sustainability reporting, the focus ted closely with the University Board, departments, of phase III. At the same time, they identified willing student body and other stakeholders dedicated to contributors in the university landscape and external sustainable development at UDE in order to raise partners for further cooperation. awareness for the topic and manage the complexities of sustainability governance at a university so we can make our project viable. Phase II: Kick-off

napro kicked off the initiative and first appeared in public with its ‘Sustainability Action Days’ under the The napro team (from l to r): Ilka Roose, motto “Get involved”, engaging students, teachers Sustainability Officer Professor Dr André Niemann, and employees in conversations on topics such as sus- Elisa Gansel and Laura Briese. tainable university, health management and mobility.

Phase III: Reporting

The reporting phase was the longest one in the process. Initially, the napro team drew upon the Global Report With more than 42,000 students and t takes clear structures and a practice-oriented Initiative’s (GRI) guidelines for preparing corporate over 5,800 employees, UDE is the size of I framework to implement the principles of sustaina- sustainability reports for large companies. From 2015 a small town, which makes sustainable bility for the long term, both in campus management as to early 2020, Elisa Gansel worked at the strategic-ope- well as in research and teaching. rational level of napro and most recently served as development at UDE a particular chal- That is why, in 2014, the University Board decided project coordinator for the BMBF-funded project “Sus- lenge. to launch a sustainability process (napro) with an initial tainability at Higher Education Institutions: develop – duration of five years to embed sustainable structures network – report (HOCHN)”. The GRI indicators were throughout the university. then replaced by the criteria of the university-specific 24 Together for sustainable development Process management and governance 25

In May 2018, members of the work The university-specific group “Sustainability Reporting” in the BMBF-funded collaborative project Sustainability Code (HS-DNK) “Sustainability at Higher Education Institutions: develop – network – and its application in report (HOCHN)” joined the German Council for Sustainable Development the UDE Sustainability Report (RNE) to present the HS-DNK in Berlin: (from l to r) Professor Dr André Niemann (Sustainability Officer UDE), Professor Dr Gerhard de Haan (FU Berlin), Marlehn Thieme (Chair RNE), Florian Frank (BMBF), Professor Dr Alexander Bassen (Project Manager HOCHN, University of Hamburg), Pro- fessor Dr Jetta Frost (Vice President, University of Hamburg)

With the University Board’s decision launched a test version. For UDE, this was an import- at the user’s own university. The code is based on the The criteria were to introduce the sustainability process ant strategic anchor because the universities’ efforts principle to “only report what can be reported at a gi- developed in a participatory (napro) in 2013, we answered the questi- for sustainability reporting created the basis for the ven moment”, which helped napro design this sustain- BMBF-funded collaborative project: Sustainability at ability report. For example, criterion 2 “Fields of action process in cooperation on why we want to commit to sustainable Higher Education Institutions: develop – network – (research, teaching, operation, transfer, governance)” is with various actors from development. The question of how to do report (HOCHN, p.93). As part of this alliance, we part- reflected in the subchapters. different universities. it was now up to the napro team. Tasked nered with the University of Hamburg and FU Berlin with this mission, we started out by ta- to tackle the work package ‘sustainability reporting’ in UDE’s strengths and weaknesses king stock of UDE’s existing sustainability order to further develop the test version. Today, we are still part of the overall project, which also includes the The HS-DNK highlights UDE’s strengths and weaknes- activities. But what data we die we need other work packages research, teaching, transfer, gover- ses in terms of sustainability. Many areas have already to collect and how should we do it? nance and networking. From 2016 to 2018, we jointly been covered and are illustrated with examples in the developed the university-specific Sustainability Code following chapters. In particular, we identified gaps in and were able to incorporate our experiences from the criteria 6 “Rules and processes”, 7 “Assuring the quality test version directly in napro and UDE’s sustainability of results”, 8 “Incentive systems” and 13 “Greenhouse reporting. gas emissions”. The respective chapters contain recom- irstly, we conducted a test phase using the Global mendations for action with suggestions as to how to F Report Initiative’s (GRI) standard criteria, a set of Twenty sustainability criteria address these areas. The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable about 150 criteria for corporate sustainability reporting Development Goals (SDGs) are also reflected in the that is commonly used internationally. However, we The code comprises 20 criteria, which can be divi- report. The convenient fold-out page inside the back found it to be impractical and unsuitable for the needs ded into strategic (strategy: criteria 1-4), operational cover shows which SDGs are addressed in the various of a university. The napro team therefore decided to (process management: criteria 5-10), ecological (en- projects and activities. The final section “Prospects for tackle this issue in cooperation with other universities. vironment: criteria 11-13), and social (society: criteria a sustainable UDE” (pp.112-117) explains how UDE In 2015, the German Council for Sustainable Develop- 14-20). The criteria were developed in cooperation with can further exploit its potential for strategic analysis ment, in a joint initiative with several universities various actors from different universities in a parti- (criterion 1) and secure its efforts (criterion 4) based on (including UDE), started the process of revising the cipatory process. We also developed a guide to help the model of a Green Office. German sustainability code for companies in order to implement the criteria. Practical examples and possible create a university-specific sustainability code. In early indicators make it easier for users to collect their data For more information on the HS-DNK visit: www.deutscher-nachhaltig- 2016, a group of about 50 university representatives and give an idea of whom to contact for each topic keitskodex.de/de-DE/Home/DNK/ Hochschul-DNK 26 Together for sustainable development Process management and governance 27

How do you structure a university’s 7 Ensuring Quality of Results whole organisation and third parties external service providers. The hig- demographic developments and The higher education institution and how processes entrenching the her education institution explains future challenges. sustainability indicators? explains which sustainability indi- desired transformation are driven how it designs and manages open The criteria of the Sustainability Code for cators are used. It also discloses forward. This also includes main- spaces (including light smog, noise 17 Human Rights how the reliability, comparability taining an ongoing dialogue with and surfacing) and how it safegu- The higher education institution Higher Education Institutions (HS-DNK) and consistency of data is ensured local authorities, businesses, policy- ards and improves the quality of explains which human rights con- and utilised both to ensure quality makers and civil society. user experience (campus design). ventions its work is based on and of results internally and for internal what steps it takes to uphold these and external communication. Criteria 11–13 13 Greenhouse Gas Emissions in its local, national and internatio- Criteria 1–4 interconnected across its five fields (Environment: Operations) The higher education institution nal activities, in partnerships and in (Strategy) of action. 8 Incentive Schemes discloses the extent, type and impact procurement. It also describes how The higher education institution 11 Uses and Management of greenhouse gas emissions and it is working to raise its members’ 1 Strategic Analysis 3 Objective explains to what extent its executive of Natural Resources states its targets for reducing emissi- awareness of associated issues. The higher education institution The higher education institution organisational units promote and In relation to the following areas, ons and achievements to date. explains how it analyses the effects explains what qualitative and/or stimulate sustainability processes the higher education institution 18 Common Good of its key activities with respect to quantitative as well as temporally in both material and non-material explains the extent to which natural Criteria 14–20 The higher education institution sustainable development and what defined sustainability goals it has ways by means of project-specific or resources are utilised for its operati- (Society) explains how it contributes towards understanding of sustainability these set, how these are operationalised allocated budget resources and how on and the mobility of its members. the common good as defined in are based on. The higher education and how their level of achievement they authorise and support such Furthermore, it describes reduction 14 Participation of the UN SDG in its key operating institution describes how it ope- is monitored. activities at all (decision-making) and efficiency targets relating to the Institution’s Members regions (regional, national, interna- rates in line with the key, accepted levels. It also explains to what extent resource usage and explains how it The higher education institution tional). national and international standards 4 Organisational Integration the management of higher educati- intends to achieve these by means of explains how it encourages its mem- specific to higher education institu- The higher education institution on institutions checks the effective- current and future measures. bers to participate in making the 19 Social Influence tions. explains how sustainability aspects ness of such incentive systems. a) Life cycle of consumables, capital institution more sustainable. The higher education institution are integrated into the activities of goods and services explains how it influences major 2 Fields of Action the whole institution – including its 9 Stakeholder Engagement b) Circular economy and disposal c) 15 Equal Opportunities decisions by policymakers and The higher education institution downstream organisational units – The higher education institution ex- Mobility, d) Nutrition The higher education institution within society. It discloses the explains which aspects of sustain- and what steps it is taking to embed plains whether and how it identifies e) Energy explains what targets it has set to main ways in which external social ability are of material importance sustainability throughout the higher internal and external stake-holders f) Water promote equal opportunities in stakeholders influence the higher for the following fields of action, education institution and to conti- and how they are integrated into relation to health, gender equality, education institution’s decisions. how it takes them into account in its nuously strengthen and improve the the sustainability process. It exp- 12 Properties, Construction, diversity, the integration of peo- Furthermore, the higher education strategy, and how it addresses them integration of sustainability. lains whether and how an ongoing Open Spaces (Campus Design) ple from immigrant families, the institution accounts for the origins systematically: dialogue takes place with them and The higher education institution inclusion of people with disabilities, and use of external funds. a) Research Criteria 5–10 how the results of this are integrated explains how new-builds, extensi- work-life balance for employees and b) Teaching (Process Management: into the institution’s sustainability ons, refurbishment, renovations and students, and commensurate pay for c) Operations Governance) process. building operations at the instituti- members of the institution (especi- 20 Conduct that Complies d) Transfer on are planned and completed in a ally when outsourcing is used). with the Law and Policy e) Governance 5 Responsibility 10 Transformation resource-efficient, climate-friendly The higher education institution The higher education institution The higher education institution The higher education institution way, including the use of renewable 16 Qualifications explains which standards, processes explains how it promotes sustainabi- explains roles and responsibilities explains how it achieves a trans- energy. This relates to both the way The higher education institution and measures are in place to prevent lity-related activities in the fields of relating to sustainability. formation in favour of sustainable in which building work is completed explains which targets and measures unlawful conduct and corruption. action and how issues of sustainable 6 Rules and Processes development in its key fields of and the use of space and land, in- it has adopted to foster the qualifi- In particular, it describes how development will be implemented in The higher education institution action by means of suitable proces- cluding the impact on biodiversity. cations and skills of all its members violations of the rules which apply these in the future. Furthermore, the explains how it implements the sus- ses. It also explains to what extent Furthermore, the higher education with respect to sustainable behavi- to academic work are prevented, higher education institution should tainability strategy by means of rules measures within the fields of action institution should explain whether it our. Furthermore, it outlines how detected and sanctioned. demonstrate how sustainability is and processes. trigger a learning process for the Institutions Education Higher for Code Sustainability 2018: The ed., Development, Sustainable for Council German Source: (accessed: 29.04.2020). https://www.hochn.uni-hamburg.de/-downloads/handlungsfelder/nhb/2018-05-14-rne-kodex-eng.pdf manages the buildings itself or uses these will be adapted to cater for 28 Together for sustainable development Research 29

Sustainability in research Statement Programme for junior doctors with Responsible a documented interest in research. By introducing Tenure Track (TT) The experts’ responsibility research Plus, Graduate Center (GC) Plus and the Research Academy Ruhr (RAR, UA Ruhr), UDE addresses the needs of junior researchers from the late Master’s phase through to umanity is facing major chal- Professor Dr Dr Dagmar Führer-Sakel junior professorship. lenges, ecological, economic Vice-Rector for Research, Career H Development & Knowledge Transfer and societal. Researchers deliver In addition to research and innovative solutions to these com- teaching, the transfer of knowledge plex issues and make recommen- to society is one of the most import- dations for shaping future-looking associated institute that is one of the ant missions of a university. UDE action. The spectrum ranges from leading institutions for research into interacts with business, politics and basic research through to practical fuel cells, hydrogen technologies society to promote start-ups. In applications. At UDE we breathe life and energy storage in Europe. With order to investigate ideas and rese- Given society’s awareness of sustainable development objectives, great hope is being placed in into sustainability with our image this focus, it is a coveted partner for arch results to establish their precise research. Experts at universities are called upon to meet the challenges of the 21st century by as a university with a strong rese- sustainable technologies which are transfer potential and guide them generating knowledge that gives shape to the catchword “sustainability”. But what does sus- arch base, by enhancing our appeal already in use in UDE’s vehicle fleet. into applications, UDE pools its for junior researchers as well as by start-up activities in the new Centre tainability in research mean? On the one hand, it is a question of choice of topic: is research expanding knowledge transfer and The research structures in for Start-ups and Innopreneurship orientated towards current sustainability issues? The focus is often on research into clean ener- start-ups. the region are also sustainable, (GUIDE). Funded by the Federal gy sources or transportation options, for example, that is, research in the natural sciences and as emphasised by the dedicated Ministry for Economic Affairs and engineering. But are they solutions that can bring about social justice and a good life for all? A glance at our range of collaborations within UA Ruhr. The Energy, it particularly targets regi- How should we envisage a sustainable economy in which such innovations occur? This is where faculties, the five profile research competence field “Metropolitan Re- onal networking: We want to create areas and UDE’s associated ins- search” (KoMet), for example, in the momentum together and generate research in the humanities and social sciences can provide answers. It becomes quite evident titutes illustrates the sustainable heart of the “Reallabor Ruhrgebiet” knowledge in overarching university that one discipline on its own cannot do justice to sustainability in research. Rather, sustaina- orientation of our research. One (Ruhr Field Lab) is an international- networks. bility is a cross-cutting topic that may play a role in every field of research. example is the establishment of ly visible centre for inter- and trans- the most recent profile area at the disciplinary metropolitan research For detailed information on UDE’s research beginning of 2020: water research. (p.41). In 2019, another competence activities, visit our annual Research Report On the other hand, sustainability in research is a question of implementation: how can I create www.forschungsbericht.uni-due.de/en/ The world’s ever more intensive use field followed with “Energy – Sys- a sustainable research setting and research process? In order to embrace social responsibility, of the resource water means that a tem – Transformation” (EST): Here, researchers and research institutions must meet this challenge when devising and conducting sustainable global water cycle is one researchers want to advance the 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 their research. Thus, for the Sustainability Report, we need to ask: Who are the experts at UDE? of the biggest societal challenges of energy transition in its entirety by 12 13 16 17 How are they working with a view to sustainability and on what? Our five profile research areas our time. Under the leadership of researching into selected technolo- the Centre for Water and Environ- gies as well as their economic and form an overarching framework for research at UDE: urban systems, transformation of contem- mental Research, 90 water experts societal interlinkages. In recent porary societies, nanosciences, water research and biomedical sciences. In total, cooperation from 29 UDE departments pursue years, UDE has specifically crea- involves researchers in eleven faculties, at twelve research institutions and eleven institutes cross-faculty research on water-re- ted tailored structures to promote associated with UDE. There is also a Ruhr-spanning collaboration: The University Alliance Ruhr lated topics together with colleagues junior researchers, amongst others connects the three universities in Bochum, Dortmund and Duisburg-Essen. By presenting exem- from UA Ruhr and associated insti- by successful participation in the tutes as well as partners in business. Federal/Länder Programme WISNA plary articles on various research projects and institutes, this chapter illustrates the diversity Another example is the Hydrogen (short for junior researchers) and and wealth of sustainability research at UDE. and Fuel Cell Centre (ZBT), an the DFG-funded Clinician Scientist 30 Kolumnentitel Research 31

What’s happening in research? The following photo series shows selected examples of UDE’s sustainability-related research projects, programmes and institutes and how they relate to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

From l to r: Julios A. Kontchou Ph.D. student in the Department of Aquatic Ecology, Lotta Hohrenk Ph.D. student in the Department of Instrumental Analytical Chemistry

Research College FUTURE WATER

Since mid-2014, the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Research of the state of NRW has been supporting the structured doctoral programme “Research College FUTURE WATER”. In it, twelve very diverse inter- and transdisciplinary doctoral projects share a common topic: securing sustainable water management. The research focuses on handling micropollutants in our waters and sustainable ways to adapt to climate change.

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InZentIM Interdisciplinary Centre for Integration and Migration Research

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Integration and Migration Research (InZentIM) pools research on integration and migration at the University of Duisburg-Essen, encourages collaboration with researchers from other scientific institutions and enhances UDE’s research profile in a national and European context. With more than 80 UDE researchers from various disciplines engaged in research on integration and migration, InZentIM covers a very broad range of topics. Its key issues are multilingualism, education, labour, social participation, health, political governance, trans- national processes, intercultural communication and economic development. All these topics relate to current problems and conflicts that impact our society and the international community. Their breadth reflects the complexity of the challenges that threaten sustainable development in our societies today more than ever before. InZentIM strives to be resource- and climate-friendly in its daily operations.

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Team imobis (from l to r): Kerstin Kopal, Sina Diersch, Professor Dr Dirk Wittowsky, Sara Klemm, Domenic Ganter, Dorota Kempa

imobis Institute for Mobility and Urban Planning

The Institute for Mobility and Urban Planning (imobis) uses an interdisciplinary approach to study resource-efficient ways to organise and optimise transport and urban structures. Since future-proof, ecological and climate-friendly forms of mobility are a top priority, we must modernise and redevelop cities and infrastructures so that all means of transport coexist equitably, and we must do so in the spirit of a socially and ecologically fair transformation. Interdependencies between city and mobility as well as climate and energy policy objectives require research into acceptance levels and participatory processes as well as the dynamics of changing mobility patterns and cultures in the context of superordinate social change. As complexity increases and disruptive new technologies generate new dynamics, the

Professor Dr Hermann-Josef Abs focus of our research is on structural and systemic transformation and the associa- Deputy Director ted changes in mobility and cities.

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Research Training Group 1949 Immune Response in Infectious Diseases – Regulation between Innate and Adaptive Immunity

Globalisation has changed the way pathogens develop, spread and cause disease. Infections caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi account for approximately twelve million deaths worldwide each year. Even in highly developed countries such as Germany with its excellent healthcare system and high hygiene standards, serious infections continue to be a clinical and therapeutic challenge. Despite intensive research efforts, effective therapies or vaccines are still only available for a limited number of pathogens. To develop future prevention strategies and therapies, it is therefore essential that we gain a precise understanding of the patho-mechanisms of infectious diseases and the corresponding immune responses. Junior researchers in the Research Training Group GRK 1949 are trained in the fields of infectiology and immunology and conduct research on the interactions between innate and acquired immune responses during an infection. The goal is to ensure long-term progress in this important research area in the Rhine-Ruhr region.

Project team (from l to r): Ruben Langer, Professor Dr Andreas Niederberger, Professor Dr Achim Goerres, Professor Dr Rüdiger Kiesel, Anne-Kathrin Fischer, Björn Fischbach

Big Risks Interdisciplinary perspectives on major risks to society

This group’s research focuses on major risks to 21st century societies, such as climate or demographic change. Its hallmark is its interdisciplinarity, comprising researchers in financial mathematics, political science and philosophy, which allows the group to tap a broad spectrum of scientific methods and perspectives. Its particular focus is on climate change issues: What makes climate change a social risk as opposed to a technological risk? What role do the media and culture play in the public perception of climate change? How can risk and time prefe- rences be separated and adequately reflected in climate models? An important objective of this project is to identify interdisciplinary overlaps in order to make the available approaches rewarding for various disciplines. Professor Dr Astrid Westendorf Spokesperson 3 10 13 36 Together for sustainable development Research 37

EKfG Essen College for Gender Studies

Gender studies examine the significance of biological and social gender for the realities of human life, opportunities for social participation and access to material and immaterial resources, including aspects such as norms, values and rights. EKfG’s interdisciplinary, intersectional approach defines gender as a category that is closely interlaced with other criteria that distinguish one person from another, such as socio-economic situation, ethnic origin, educational background or age. In addition to interdisciplinary gender studies, one priority is to promote junior researchers of all disciplines in order to raise their awareness of the gender dimension as an important quality feature of sustainable research and to identify new starting points for developing further research questions in the various disciplines.

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Professor Dr Thomas Kuhlbusch Nanoparticle process technology/ Faculty of Engineering; Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) nanoGRAVUR How safe are nanomaterials? A project by the Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen (CENIDE) and the Institute for Energy and Environmental Technology (IUTA)

The term nanotechnology is often used in connection with sustainability because it can enable entirely new, useful properties in conventional materials. Nanomaterials, which is a subfield of nanotechnology, can replace critical materials that are either scarce or toxic, and usually require much less starting material to achieve the same effect. Howe- ver, the abundance of different nanomaterials and their modifications make it difficult to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment. Currently, each individual nanomaterial modification is assessed individually. This is where nanoGRAVUR comes in. The project From l to r: title stands for “grouping according to occupational safety, consumer and environmental Dr Andrea Kindler-Röhrborn protection and risk minimisation”. Its aim is to group nanomaterials to enable safe hand- Deputy Director ling and use without the need to test each nanomaterial individually. Professor Karen Shire, Ph.D. Director Dr Maren A. Jochimsen 9 12 Head of Operations 38 Together for sustainable development Research 39

SEnECA Strengthening cooperation with Central Asia. EU-funded project by the Institute of Political Science

Central Asia is thousands of miles away, but the five states of Kazakhstan, Kyrgy- zstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are located at the intersection of Europe and Asia and thus have major economic and cultural potential. The Eu- ropean Union has a great interest in stabilising the region politically and building stronger alliances, both for economic and security reasons, such as energy trade and the fight against terrorism. In 2019, the EU revised its Central Asia Strategy with the aim of strengthening its partnerships with these five countries. The objective of the project SEnECA – Strengthening and Energizing EU-Central Asia relations – was to showcase scientific expertise on both sides and thus strengthen cooperation between scientists from Central Asia and the EU. In addition, it made recommendations for Europe’s policy in the region as well as identifying future economic and cultural fields of action in order to expand existing measures.

Professor Dr Michael Kaeding Project Manager Dr Ani Melkonyan-Gottschalk Project Management Klaus Krumme Project Management ILoNa Innovative logistics for sustainable lifestyles

Promoting sustainable lifestyles is an important lever for reducing the consumption of resources. Lifestyles have received little academic attention so far despite their close connection to modern logistics services. Launched in 2015 and coordinated by the Centre for Logistics and Transport (ZLV), the BMBF project “Innovative Logistics for Sustainable Lifestyles” (ILoNa) delivers common research approaches by systematically integrating socio-economic and ecological aspects. ILoNA is the first research project to study the inter- connection between lifestyles and the high service levels provided by the logistics industry in sustainable and urban economies. The project aims to strengthen companies’ transformative potential. Amongst other things, it investigates novel collaborative concepts with regional food producers as well as delivery and supply concepts, taking the Vienna metropolitan area as an example. It also analyses sustainability issues and potentials in e-commerce supply chains, developing sustainable modes of dispatch.

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Käte Hamburger Kolleg/ Centre for Global Cooperation Research

‘By sustainable, we mean the creation of reliable, crisis-proof patterns of cooperation.’

Given the limitations of the Earth system, global threats can only be countered by global cooperation. Sustainability Goal 17 “Partnership for the goals” is therefore an overarching requirement without which none of the other sustainability goals can succeed in practice. By “sustainable”, we mean the creation of reliable, crisis-proof patterns of cooperation. The legitimacy of institutional action is currently being undermined by populist movements. However, solutions can only be sustainable in the long run if they can be sufficiently legitimised in their respective policy fields. Sustainability Goal 16 “Peace, justice and strong institutions” requires efforts to seek a broad consensus on social action. Democratic legitimation processes are being challenged in many ways. This is why the sustainability goals in their entirety are one of the Centre’s preferred research focus areas.

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Professor Dr Sigrid Quack Professor Dr Jens Martin Gurr Director KoMet Spokesperson for UDE

KoMet Competence Field Metropolitan Research of the der University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr)

In KoMet, more than 100 scientists from all three member universities of the University Alliance Ruhr work in eight research fields on key questions of metropolitan research. Many of the projects revolve around sustainability, be it in relation to blue and green metropolitan infrastructures, urban development in times of climate change, sustainable mobility, logistics and supply, urban public health issues, social participation and educational justice, sustainable construction and dwellings, or sustainable consumer behaviour. A major project that connects many of these aspects is research for the final phase of the renaturalisation of the River Emscher in close cooperation with the Emschergenossen- schaft. The wide range of disciplines involved in the project is a unique feature that dis- tinguishes it from other centres of urban and metropolitan research. KoMet is the central, UA Ruhr-wide platform for integrating research, teaching and transfer on all aspects of metropolitan research.

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napro’s recommendations for action Loose bolts and how to tighten them Sustainable research must be visible to all!

ools and strategies to promote research in the name Creating networking opportunities – sustainability is specific about each context in our discussions with T of sustainability relate to two different aspects: the a cross-cutting topic and thus offers great potential the actors involved (see also chapter “Transfer”). research setting, i.e. how our research activities affect for synergies. But regular inter- and transdisciplinary SDG analysis the environment, climate and society; and our research exchange is the only way to identify similarities and How can we measure direction, in other words, how we integrate current differences in the way we define terms, in our levels Tightening the bolts: Institutionalisation sustainability in research? sustainability issues and which trans- or interdisci- of knowledge or our research interests. In the past, plinary approaches we pursue. But where should we UDE already created networking opportunities of Making structures permanent – In order to make tighten the bolts to optimise the basic conditions for this kind, such as the lecture series on sustainabili- sustainability-oriented research a binding requi- UDE’s University Library (UB) is involved in the Euro- sustainability-oriented research at UDE? And what are ty held by Urban Systems or the 2016 symposium rement, we need to clearly define contacts and pean Aurora network’s (pp.92-93) bibliometric project the tools we should use to do so? “NRW’s universities on the road to sustainability” responsibilities as well as allocate adequate space, “SDG-Analysis: Bibliometrics of Relevance”, which stu- The following recommendations for action are an (p. 94). We should continue to hold such events in human and financial resources. For research, this dies the influence of research at individual universities attempt to answer these questions. They are based on order to regularly highlight and exploit our synergy means establishing appropriate, permanent support on social developments. the recommendations of the project Sustainability at potentials. services that assist both with monitoring as well as Higher Education Institutions (HOCHN). Communicating results – Beyond communica- with communicating sustainability-related research. The focus is on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable De- tion within the scientific community, we must also Specifically, such tasks can be delegated to a Green velopment Goals (SDGs), which were incorporated in systematically share our research findings on sus- Office, which coordinates sustainability topics across the 2015 Agenda for Sustainable Development. These Tightening the bolts: Monitoring tainability issues with the general public. To contri- the entire university. sustainability goals have been kept very general, indi- bute to the public debate and thus also to sustainable cating individual areas of development for greater sustainability (for example “No Poverty”, “Clean Water”). Setting priorities – The United Nations’ Sustainable development, we should be mindful of accessibility Are you conducting sustainability-related research, Development Goals (SDGs) provide an internationally as we disseminate our results, both in terms of cont- do you have any additional ideas and suggestions or recognised and comprehensive point of reference. As ent and media. Target group-oriented language and would you like to see an article about your project The Aurora Project is searching for a method to identify we continuously correlate UDE’s research projects with strategic use of appropriate channels, for example, or institute in our report? Write to us at nachhal- how the participating universities’ research relates to these 17 goals, the main areas of our sustainability-rela- will help us share research results with the relevant [email protected]. We are looking forward to a these UN goals. Using search queries, publications are proactive exchange! ted research at UDE become more visible and generate practitioners on the ground and facilitate the transfer retrieved from databases and examined with regard to contact points for further networking. of scientific insights into concrete applications. their scientific and social impact. Another option is to classify our scientific publi- Assuming social responsibility in business – The Source: Kahle, J.; et al., 2018: Nachhaltigkeit in der Hochschul- forschung (Betaversion). BMBF-funded project “Sustainability The UB is deeply involved in this project, developing cations according to the SDGs. The project “Bibliome- German research landscape is known for its inno- at Higher Education Institutions: develop - network - report tric Analysis” by the international university network vative power and broad technology transfer from (HOCHN)”, Lüneburg and Munich. software tools for automated data processing on the AURORA is currently working on creating an analysis science to industry. UDE cultivates this knowledge one hand, and generating and validating search queries tool to automatically correlate publications with the and technology transfer via its Vice-Rectorate for for individual SDGs on the other. Individual researchers sustainability goals (see box). Research, Career Development and Science Transfer from UDE and partner universities are also involved in the project to evaluate the search queries. whilst our Vice-Rectorate for Social Responsibility, Diversity and International Affairs is in charge of Tightening the bolts: Communication transfer in our region and our role in society. For more information, visit www.aurora-network.global/project/ In the spirit of sustainable action, it is sdg-analysis-bibliometrics-relevance/ Vernetzungsmöglichkeiten schaffen – Nachhaltig- worthwhile to clearly name the special responsibility keit ist ein Querschnittsthema und bietet damit viel that comes with transfer activities and to be very 44 Together for sustainable development Teaching 45

Sustainability in teaching Statement Quality of learning and teaching Future-proof teaching and learning

n its University Development onto the realities of student life by I Plan, UDE has committed to offering more flexible options in tea- promoting sustainable thinking and ching and learning. The use of e-le- action in its core fields of activity arning and blended learning (with to ensure that the sustainability attendance phases) offers sustainable process as a strategic, cross-sectio- solutions to better adapt curricula nal task also takes effect in studying and access to learning content to our and teaching. UDE pursues an students’ time constraints and needs, approach that explicitly encourages Professor Dr Isabell van Ackeren thus meeting specific prerequisites its members to act in an ethically Vice-Rector for Teaching for students’ satisfaction with and and Learning responsible and sustainable man- success in their studies. Universities train the specialists and managers of the future − a future in which they will be ner. In teaching, for example, this In terms of sustainability in an translates into a consistent focus increasingly digitised and internati- facing challenges such as climate change and growing global inequality. This begs the question: on resources, progress and imple- onalised world, remote and e-based What skills do students need to drive tomorrow’s sustainable transformation, and how do they mentation. Studying and teaching self-study phases in combination acquire them? at UDE aim to form academically nal policy mandate: Educational with meaningful attendance phases educated and reflective individuals equality and participation as well as well as digital learning materials The UNESCO World Action Programme “Education for Sustainable Development” (ESD) states: who are able to think across discip- as unlocking potential are core also promote resource-efficiency in linary boundaries and take respon- characteristics of UDE’s profile. We terms of mobility and consumption Teaching and learning must be holistic. It is no longer sufficient to absorb and reproduce sibility for environment and society, systematically foster these objectives of supplies. knowledge in individual disciplines. The complexity of sustainability issues requires more: both as students and post-graduates. in the projects Focus on Equity in UDE is a system-accredited Students must be able to reflect and generate knowledge and learn together through inter- and Established formats such as Service Education (BiF), which is part of the university and thus authorised to transdisciplinary approaches. They need to be able to think ahead and act autonomously. Sus- Learning, which is facilitated by Quality Pact on Teaching, Professi- self-(re-)certify its own programmes. the Centre for Social Learning and onalisation for Diversity (ProViel), In this regard, we have developed tainability in teaching is therefore not just a question of content. In order to reinforce what Civic Responsibility (UNIAKTIV) which is funded under the Quality our quality management in the spirit are often normative skills, the methodology will also have to target holistic learning. This at the Institute for Optional Stu- Initiative for Teacher Training, the of sustainable quality development means fostering the ability to reflect on one’s own actions and value structures and to negoti- dies (IOS), enable real and tangible TalentKolleg Ruhr and the Talent in studying and teaching as well as in ate sustainability-related topics in the context of conflicts of interest. ESD therefore inspires knowledge transfer to society. Since Scouting programme. We place a completing the quality cycle. critical thinking. Students are encouraged to take a stance in the sustainability discourse and the winter semester 2016/17, IOS, in special focus on the initial phase of These activities are framed by close cooperation with the research the degree course, which has a sig- the 2019 teaching-learning strategy participate in societal decision-making processes. An important prerequisite for this is social field “Urban Systems”, has also been nificant impact on future academic that explicitly addresses the topic of sustainability in teaching, which means, in particular, striving for equitable access to education offering a “Certificate in Education success. The projects also radiate sustainability, referencing the United and diversity amongst students and teachers. for Sustainable Development”, a into secondary schools in the region, Nations’ Sustainable Development transparent written record of a stu- forging systematic connections bet- Goals (SDGs). The following chapter presents examples of how the University of Duisburg-Essen promotes sus- dent’s acquired skills and knowledge ween secondary schools and higher in the field of sustainability. education. 4 11 tainable development in teaching in terms of content, methodology and social aspects. Furthermore, UDE is com- UDE’s digitisation strategy for mitted to a particular educatio- studying and teaching also docks 46 Together for sustainable development Teaching 47

UDE certificate in “Education for Sustainable Development” Education for sustainable development

n the summer semester 2016, Master’s student Nina An article by Dr Christa Henze, sustainable development, to reflect on values, to con- I Kiedrowicz successfully devised a certificate in Diploma in Education, Faculty of Biology vey knowledge and build the capacities people need in “Education for Sustainable Development” in the context order to be able to play a responsible role in sustain- of the project seminar “Sustainable Higher Education able development processes. These are the very ideas Units – Practice oriented research for sustainable de- that were endorsed once again by the German Rectors’ velopment of the UDE and urban areas” (p.49). The cer- ot all students at the University of Duisburg-Essen Conference in November 2018: that research and tificate enables all students at UDE to address the topic of N yet have the chance to engage intensively with the teaching should make important contributions to the sustainability scientifically in an interdisciplinary setting issues and challenges of sustainable development in conversation on sustainability and advocate ‘a culture and integrate it meaningfully into their degree course. the context of their degree courses. But the sustaina- of sustainability’. Drawing on the best practice examples and sustainability bility process that was launched a few years ago at our I help students from various subjects as they ta- reports of other universities as well as a detailed analysis Nina Kiedrowicz (left, urban systems alumna) developed the UDE university does actively support greater engagement. ckle education for sustainable development – whether of the situation at UDE, the idea of a certificate emerged. certificate in “Education for Sustainable Development” together with Furthermore, based on my observation, there is an with the compulsory elective module on the Master’s Dr Elke Hochmuth (centre, Academic Coordinator for the Master’s course in urban systems) and Sabine Dittrich (right, head of Studium increase in the number of students who (robustly) course “Communicating biodiversity” in the Faculty Integrating the certificate in the curriculum liberale in the Institute for Optional Studies). demand a debate on issues relating to sustainable of Biology, with the seminar portfolio on “Educati- development in teaching and critically question how on for Sustainable Development” in the educational The certificate does not rely exclusively on voluntary sustainable their own university really is. sciences or by various offers in the field of “Optional engagement. The allocated credits can be integrated With my contribution to education for sustainable Studies”. These offers address the Agenda 2030 and the into the curriculum. In order to be able to make this Institutional home development in teaching and research I would like – Sustainable Development Goals it contains by compi- option available to all students without directly interfe- together with others – to set something in motion that ling and critically examining the prospects for social ring with the curricula of all 200-odd degree courses, it Once Nina Kiedrowicz had managed to recruit UDE’s I consider to be one of a university’s core educational transformation towards greater sustainability. In all seemed sensible to establish the certificate in the port- Institute for Optional Studies and the profile area of missions: to debate the issues and challenges of (non-) my teaching it is important to me to promote systemic folio of elective subjects that are an integral element of “urban systems” as a potential institutional home, she thinking, to support individuals in building sustaina- most students’ Bachelor’s degrees. Moreover, students presented her concept to the Vice-Rector for Teaching bility-relevant competences and to spark creativity and from the most diverse subject areas come together at and Learning in July 2016. Funding for the certificate curiosity. Increasingly, some of my courses are chosen Studium liberale events, facilitating interdisciplinary was approved. by students who want to acquire the certificate in thinking and working – a fundamental competence for As well as the teaching positions funded by the Education for Sustainable Development. mastering sustainability-relevant topics. University Board and managed by the Institute for I also consider a variety of collaborations within Furthermore, to ensure that analysing sustainable Optional Studies, existing UDE courses were opened to UDE as well as at regional, national and internatio- development did not take place piecemeal and in isola- the certificate thanks to targeted acquisitions. Moreo- nal level to be indispensable. An example is the ESD tion but that students gained an integrated understan- ver, successful collaboration with the University of Bre- Expert Net. Established in 2010, it connects experts ding, criteria were developed for the composition of the men’s Virtual Academy of Sustainability was establis- from Germany, India, Mexico and South Africa in a courses to be taken: one precondition is that everyone hed, providing access to a total of 22 e-learning courses. global partnership, and I am actively involved as the has to attend an introductory seminar in sustainable Twelve additional courses are currently being offered UDE representative. Motivated by a shared vision of development so that they can acquire a fundamental un- by UA Ruhr. Thus, by the winter semester 2019/2020, education for sustainable development, we work to derstanding that enables them to put the more in-depth students could choose from no fewer than 59 sustaina- implement sustainability topics and education for knowledge they accrue later into a broader context. In bility seminars. sustainable development in the educational landscapes addition, they also do two specialisations or one spe- For further information, visit www.uni-due.de/zertifikat-bne of the various countries. cialisation and one practical project. To be granted the certificate, students must take at least three courses and Dr Christa Henze, Senior Lecturer and expert gain at least eight credits. 4 in the field of education for sustainable development. 4 17 48 Together for sustainable development Teaching 49

Sustainability in “Bildungsgerechtigkeit im Fokus” comprises the fields of action: diversity and inclusion, qualitative interviews with representatives of the uni- teaching is very varied! Quality pact-teaching project SkillsLabs | new learning settings, and quality develop- versity, AStA and other student groups to determine the ment and assurance. A fourth area was also included: importance of student engagement. The mobility beha- ith its quality pact-teaching project “Bildungs- the working group on digitisation in teacher training. viour of university members was also evaluated with the The projects selected here give an W gerechtigkeit im Fokus” (Focus on Equity in Altogether, innovations in teacher training are imple- help of questionnaires. The project group investigated, impression of how sustainability Education) UDE develops and promotes the potential mented in nine faculties and 26 part-projects. In 2018, amongst other things, the distances covered between the in teaching at UDE is being driven of young people whose degree courses and circum- the application for a second funding phase was appro- campuses whilst another group concentrated on com- stances confront them with enormous challenges. The ved, so that the project could be extended until the end muters and drafted a sustainable mobility strategy. forward with regard to content and project pools the majority of UDE activities designed of 2023. methods as well as socially. Each to further develop the initial phase of study. The products and measures developed in ProViel are 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 of the articles is also assigned to The second phase of the project (2016–2020) expands, specifically designed with a view to sustainable use in the United Nation’s Sustainable interlinks and structurally embeds the approaches teacher training. ProViel conducts its operations by 13 14 15 16 17 Development Goals, SDGs. towards sustainably reinforcing the initial phase of choosing climate-friendly rail for business trips, obser- study that have already been successfully tested. In this ving sustainability aspects when organising events and context, diagnosing, mentoring and capacity buil- using sustainable products. TKR ding are interconnected to enable students to analyse For further information, visit www.uni-due.de/proviel/ their own strengths and weaknesses at an early stage, TalentKolleg Ruhr integrate them in mentoring systems and support them 4 5 8 10 16 with curricular and extracurricular opportunities. he University of Duisburg-Essen’s “TalentKolleg Within the project, the activities are combined to form T Ruhr (TKR)” targets school students, people with or thematic part-projects. These include the UDE men- without professional qualifications potentially interes- Sustainable Higher Education Units toring system, the development of blended learning at ted in taking a degree, migrant academics and those UDE, designs for embarking on STEM subjects, the A project seminar interested in returning to higher education. The TKR systematic promotion of writing skills and fluency, is a collaboration between three institutions of higher the quantitative evaluation of academic progress with n the context of the Master’s programme on urban education – UDE, the Fachhochschule Dortmund the aid of examination data and surveys, and a trial I systems, in the summer semester 2016, students (University of Applied Sciences and Arts) and the project on individualised standard study periods in the worked on various aspects of sustainability at UDE. The Westphalian University of Applied Sciences – which engineering sciences. aim was to present scientifically-sound, creative sugge- seek to develop, test and evaluate advisory services and For further information, visit www.uni-due.de/bif/ stions for transformation which could be implemented qualification courses for the above target groups. These in the future. ‘The concepts produced by the students courses… 4 10 16 are very valuable for our sustainability process. They - ...are designed to offer guidance and help prepare for reflect the enormous range of different areas of activity a degree or vocational training, that are extremely important for our path to a sustain- - ...smooth the path into a degree course or the transiti- ProViel able future at UDE,’ says Professor André Niemann on into vocational preparation and Professionalisation for diversity who organised the project seminar together with his - ...thus increase the region’s participation in education napro team and the profile area on urban systems. The and potential educational success. following examples offer some insights: The joint goal of all three institutions is to guide talents ynamic, reflexive, evidence-based – with the com- In an online survey, students were asked about their towards a form of education specifically suited to them D plex challenges of school practice in mind, this is ideas for a sustainable lounge area on campus. Where in accordance with their individual needs and interests. the way teacher training at UDE is set to develop. In did people prefer to be – outside or inside? Rather ham- At the University of Duisburg-Essen, the TKR offers the framework of the “Qualitätsoffensive Lehrer*in- mocks or re-cycled pallets? According to the students, the following programme of sequential building blocks: nenbildung” (quality campaign for teacher training) the lounge area should not only be environmentally - offers for school students (campus scouting, talent 53 percent of UDE students are educational climbers. Women run by the Federation and Länder, UDE started ProViel friendly but also promote social sustainability by being a academy, JobInsider) account for 48 percent of UDE students; amongst doctoral in 2016. It supports the expansion of its training focus place where people could communicate. - offers for international academics and refugees (clea- candidates, 44 percent are female (as of 2019 www.uni-due.de/ en/overview.php) on “Managing heterogeneity in schools” and contri- A focus on student initiatives constituted another object ring house for migrant academics and refugees, Smart butes to honing the profile of teacher training. ProViel of study into social sustainability. A project group held for Study for migrants) 50 Together for sustainable development Teaching 51

- offers for young people doing a voluntary social year IOS napro’s recommendations for action (FSJ) or voluntary academic year (BFD) Institute for Optional Studies - offers to study without Abitur and to return to higher Sustainability in teaching calls education (clearing house for those with vocational for sharing and structure! qualifications, Smart for Study for those with vocatio- OS teaches students skills of use in higher educa- nal qualifications) I tion, working life and society in order to make - offers of a potential analysis for participants in the them fit to meet the global challenges. Over and various programme lines above degree courses, a palette of teaching offers in Funded by the Mercator Foundation, the project expi- (foreign) language learning, methodological, perso- red on 31 December 2019. nal and soft skills as well as interdisciplinary courses n its University Development Plan 2016 to 2020, could get to know each other and share their experi- For further information, visit www.uni-due.de/talentkolleg enables students to expand their educational horizons I UDE cites sustainability as one of its core objecti- ences. Moreover, specific events for different subject in accordance with their own level of knowledge and ves in teaching. And much has already been achieved: areas are a good way of keeping teaching staff updated 4 5 8 10 16 objectives. In most cases, students can acquire credits Since the winter semester 2016/2017, students in all on sustainability-related developments in the respective for their subsidiary subjects. Moreover, the capacity to subjects have had the opportunity to acquire a certifi- disciplines. study is of great relevance to the programme which is cate in sustainability. In addition, teaching staff from E-Learning-Allianz geared to educational equality. In addition to inter- different faculties address the topic and thus drive it on Institutionalising structures Digitisation strategy in studying nationalisation and social responsibility, sustainabi- the respective degree courses. This does not, however, for greater efficiency lity is one of the core themes: IOS thus organises the mean that all the possible measures to promote educa- and teaching certificate in Education for Sustainable Development tion for sustainable development (ESD) have been The articles in this chapter illustrate the diversity of (p. 46) in cooperation with the urban systems profile introduced by a long chalk. Just like sustainability in sustainability in teaching in the various faculties and he University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) sees the area. IOS’s operations are also run sustainably: Gender research, further efforts in communicating and institu- institutions at UDE. In the absence of a cross-univer- T digitisation process as an opportunity to drive equality in the workplace and in teaching sessions is tionalising the topic can also help to make sustainability sity strategy, however, these activities are in danger of the development of university teaching and learning. crucially important. Moreover, many members of staff in teaching more accessible for lecturers and students. generating unwanted parallel structures and neglecting Digital media offer innovation potential and new come to work by bicycle or public transport whilst rail synergy effects. A central institution in the form of a options for flexibility and networking. In the context is the preferred means of business travel. IOS is also Training programmes and Green Office that oversees the university’s sustaina- of these developments, UDE focuses on its students. committed to becoming a paperless office and is careful networking meetings bility-related activities in teaching and organises the Knowing how important the combination of speci- to order sustainable products. above-mentioned networking opportunities ensures alist, methodological and digital competences will ‘What does my subject have to do with sustainability?’ effective structures and helps teaching staff to integrate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 be for their graduates’ later jobs or professions, the some teaching staff might ask themselves. But as the ESD. university promotes the handling of digital tools using 13 14 15 16 17 articles in this chapter show, sustainability in teaching Many of the examples in this chapter involve a holistic approach which includes learning settings does not depend on discipline. Creating an overar- practitioners in the teaching, making it possible to and conditions of study. Special attention is paid to ching ESD training programme for all teaching staff apply what has been learned in practice and build pro- encouraging the ability to manage their own learning puts sustainability on a broader footing in all subject fessional contacts for students. Contacts like this are, and to acquire soft skills. Being a university with a areas. however, often dependent on the lecturer’s own port- heterogeneous student body, UDE is committed to the ESD itself is a work in progress, and a one-off folio. This is where a Green Office could help to foster potential inherent in digital media to address learners’ training programme is not going to produce teaching long-term relationships to practitioners, irrespective of differing needs. methods and contents that are appropriate for the the duration of courses and projects. Within its digitisation strategy in studying and tea- present day. Sharing ideas with other lecturers helps Furthermore, an active debate at various UDE ching the university has introduced measures such as us to look beyond the horizon of our own discipline. leadership levels about the binding adoption of ESD in participation in education through flexible teaching/le- In September 2019, for example, UDE teaching staff the curricula and degree courses would lead to greater arning opportunities, inclusive offers for students with took part in a workshop on “Methods for teaching the awareness of the importance of sustainability in tea- varying needs, the use of digital media to help prepare notion of sustainability at higher education institu- ching in all disciplines. for working life and to make learning conditions easier. tions” at the Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg (University of Applied Sciences). Meetings of this kind would Source: Bellina, L.; Tegeler, M.K.; Müller-Christ, G.; Potthast, T., 2018: 4 8 10 16 also promote networking within the university so that Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung (BNE) in der Hochschullehre (Betaversion). BMBF Project “Sustainability at Higher Education Insti- teaching staff at UDE who have a connection to ESD tutions: develop – network – report (HOCHN)”, Bremen and Tübingen. 52 Together for sustainable development Operations 53

Sustainability in operations Statement Structurally sustainable agenda Resource-friendly, economic and social organisation

s Vice-Rector for Development management and the responsibilities A & Resource Planning I am pas- of the faculties and their members sionate about systemically embed- were reinforced. As a university with ding sustainable processes at UDE. an accredited system, UDE itself has Here are four examples to illustrate since had the right to award the ac- the point: creditation certificate for all degree courses – including teacher training 1) Sustainability has been embedded courses. In the context of a volun-

in all our target and performance tary interim evaluation in 2019, we Professor Dr Thomas Spitzley agreements. revisited the processes involving all Vice-Rector for Development Operations is a core driver of the ecological dimension of sustainable development. Introdu- stakeholders which will bring about and Resource Planning cing reduction and efficiency measures in our handling of natural resources not only generates 2) For many years, universities’ state even leaner processes. financing has not been adequately ecological but also economic advantages. If we are to achieve this, we need to define both our covered by regular budgetary resour- 4) In its university strategy, UDE goals, processes and measures at the strategic and operative levels, as well as determining ces alone but combined with compe- formulated its understanding of where accountability and responsibility lie. titive programmes. The fixed-term appreciative HR development: in 2019. By introducing the Tenure ‘You get on with your studies, research and teaching. We do the rest.’ This is the motto that additional funding (for example ‘Holistic HR development at UDE Track Programme (TTPlus) and the characterises the work of UDE’s administration, with a keen eye to sustainability. The Staff Unit from the Higher Education Pact embraces systemic promotion and Graduate Center Plus (GCPlus), se- 2020) was originally transferred to development of its staff’s skills in all cure, longer-term career paths were for Occupational Safety & Health and Environmental Protection as well as and the Departments the faculties for individual measures. sectors of UDE in order, on the one also created for junior researchers. of Economic and Financial Affairs, Facility Management, Human Resources and Organisational We then changed our policy to pro- hand, to promote each individual The HR development plan PEPlus Management in particular, reinforce and steer the ecological/economic dimension of operational vide faculties with a budget to cover employee’s professional development advanced and sealed reinforcement sustainability at UDE. Moreover, continuous quality assurance in HR development addresses so- a period of several years, subject to and, on the other, to achieve and se- of the entire staff. cial sustainability from an operational point of view. The adoption of binding inhouse sustain- student uptake and numbers. This cure the university’s strategic goals.’ gives the various budget recipients (UDE University Board (eds.), 2015: ability efforts in target and performance agreements is a further important step towards more – just like the funding allocation University Development Plan 2016- 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 sustainability in UDE operations. These agreements, which refer to teaching and research as system that was modified in 2016 – 2020, p.40) As early as 2014, UDE 12 13 16 17 well as HR and structural development, are updated and adjusted every two years. In addition greater planning security and leads set itself the goal of reducing the to members of the university, Operations also actively involves external university partners like to improved transparency. number of part-time and underpaid fee-based contracts in its “Guidelines the municipality, local district, supply companies and service providers. Be it waste disposal on 3) In order to create sustainable for fixed-term employment relati- the campus itself (pp.64-65), procurement of more sustainable office supplies (p.64), respon- structures for studying and teaching, onships and rules of good practice sible handling of unwanted furniture (p.65) or the implementation of an energy management UDE’s quality assurance system for employees in mid-level academic system (p.59), UDE brings together a raft of intrinsically motivated staff and interested parties was revised. This resulted in system positions.” Subsequent consideration from outside who make a valuable contribution to sustainability in Operations. This chapter accreditation in 2016. The time informed a service agreement bet- required to certify/accredit degree ween the University Board and the showcases a selection of impressive initiatives and activities within UDE Operations. courses was reduced significantly; Staff Council representing academic at the same time, inhouse quality and artistic employees, concluded 54 Together for sustainable development Operations 55

Energy What is UDE’s climate 100% green electricity! Since the beginning of 2020, UDE has obtained all of its power from renewable sources. Power consumption in UDE-owned buildings has been stable since 2016, and ecological record? despite increasing student numbers.

Key factors at a glance Electricity consumption in District heating consumption in UDE-owned buildings UDE-owned buildings

50,000,000 180,000

175,000 49,500,000 170,000

49,000,000 165,000

160,000 48,500,000 In terms of number of members, UDE is the size of a small town with 155,000 a correspondingly heavy impact on climate and the environment. Consumption in kWh Consumption 48,000,000 in GJ Consumption 150,000 But how large is UDE’s carbon footprint? How can we measure our 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 environmental and climate impact? So far, UDE has lacked a holistic kWh 49,707,559 49,394,040 49,715,482 GJ 165,964 174,920 160,843 balance sheet, which is particularly complex to draw up for two campuses, each of which has its own, different conditions. In addition to its own buildings, UDE also rents a number of buildings. The facts and figures presented here illustrate the extent of the Accounting for energy consumption in rented buildings is more complex due to different factors relating to climate and environment at UDE: metering and billing procedures. Two of the most energy-hungry buildings are the DU computer centre (annual consumption in 2018: 20,777 kWh) and the Weststadttürme (annual consumption in 2018: 364 kWh) Water Source: Department of Facility Management Consumption of drinking water in UDE-owned buildings

270,000

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230,000

210,000

190,000 Our energy champion: The NETZ research 170,000 building on Duisburg Campus annually 3

m 150,000 Effective heat exchangers in the exhaust air systems significantly Eco tip: 2016 2017 2018 decrease the need for externally supplied district heat. In addition, m3 246,947 211,163 182,232 Drinking water dispensers are available in the Source: Department of Facility Management LK building on Duisburg Campus and in the waste heat from the systems that run in the building is captured Humanities and Social Sciences Library on and fed into the exhaust air systems. The photovoltaic system on Essen Campus. We are planning to instal more the roof has a peak output of 23 kVA. such dispensers throughout UDE. (NanoEnergyTechnologyCenter: www.uni-due.de/cenide/netz/index_en.php) 56 Together for sustainable development Operations 67

TOP 3 types of waste 2018: Procurement (Source: Staff Unit Operational Safety and Business travel Ecology & Waste Management) Business travel is one of the biggest The Procurement Department also strives for sustainability (p.64). But it is difficult to climate killers at universities. ETH draw up an accurate balance sheet because it would need to include the carbon footprint 3. Bulky waste Zurich, for example, has found that of all the products purchased. The following figures provide an overview of expenditures 4. 53 t more than half of its greenhouse gas and most frequently purchased product categories: Other emissions stem from business trips. 93 percent of these emissions are due 1. to air travel (ETH Zurich mobility plat- Purchases of office supplies, industrial gases and IT Non-recyclable form: www.ethz.ch/flugreisen, accessed 2. residual waste on 03.04.2020). At UDE, emissions 1,200,000 8,000,000 Paper 758 t from air travel for business are a blind 382 t 1,000,000 7,500,000 spot, which is why napro is developing a project to monitor and configure 800,000 7,000,000 UDE employees’ travel behaviour. 600,000 6,500,000 Waste For more information on mobility at UDE, turn to pp.60-61. 400,000 6,000,000 Total in 2018: 200,000 5,500,000 Volume in Euros Volume 0 in Euros Volume 5,000,000 1,371 metric tons 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 Office supplies 609,766 115,920 147,333 IT 7,712,460 6,974,949 6,409,515 The largest waste categories have Industrial gases 969,641 904,255 1,029,648 (Source: Procurement Department) the greatest potential for reduction. Everyone can help avoid bulky waste and paper waste. Have you heard of our UDE classified ads (p.65)?

For more on waste management at UDE, Comparison of paper orders: 2017 and 2018 turn to pp.64-65. We are becoming increasingly digital, but we have not reached the point where we can go paper-free. To comply with legal retention regulations for important documents, for instance, we are often required to use archival paper. Orders of recycled paper dropped at UDE between 2017 and 2018. N.B.: although paper is one of the most visible consumables Mobility to and at UDE, it is only a minor factor in the climate balance. between campuses In this area, we see both positive developments and issues that need atten- 2017 2018 tion. Thanks to an agreement between the student council AStA and Metropol- rad Ruhr, students can use rental bikes free of charge. The shuttle bus that connects the campuses, however, still 6,4 million sheets 6,1 million sheets 9,2 million sheets 4 million sheets runs on diesel. The inter-campus postal archival paper recycled paper archival paper recycled paper service, on the other hand, has already (For simplification, DIN A3 paper orders were converted to DIN A4. made the switch to electric cars. Source: University Print Centre, Procurement Department, Stock) 58 Betrieb Operations 59

Optimising the energy management system Documentation by the Department of Facility Management

Optimising energy use has always been has been delayed due to the existing building structure one of the main pillars of our daily and location of the supply lines as well as the need to activities in technical systems operation maintain continuous operation. So far, it has only been possible to convert 112 metering points to automa- and maintenance. ted reading. The action item “measures to optimise consumption” is, therefore, still in the planning phase. We are progressively retrofitting meters that cannot be n recent years, for example, continuous energy read automatically and will continue to treat this as a I savings have been achieved by renovating buildings priority item in operational technology (see Develop- and replacing old systems with energy-efficient sys- ment Report ZLV 2016-2018). As our documentation tems in cooperation with the owner of the buildings, system, we chose the ENerGO+® software package, the construction and real estate company of the state which is a professional, comprehensive energy infor- of North Rhine-Westphalia. Consumption and energy mation and billing system. It covers both the technical monitoring are a crucial basis for energy management. side of energy controlling, such as load profile analyses, The GEFMA 402 guideline defines energy controlling leakage detection and facility dimensioning, and the as follows: ‘Energy controlling primarily involves commercial side, such as reliable consumption and cost evaluating metered and measured values. The aim is to determination, reporting and billing to third parties. record energy flows and associated cost structures and make the data available for further processing (e.g. cost In 2018, Andreas Kleine and the UDE Facility Management team were accounting, benchmarking, error diagnosis). Effecti- honoured for their efforts in sustainability-oriented resource management in the energy sector (pp.108-109). ve energy controlling requires an appropriate meter infrastructure. The quality of the meter infrastructure is determined by the meters used and the type of me- 7 11 13 ter network.’ That is why, in 2012, the Department of Technical Facility Management presented a concept for improved energy controlling to the University Board. The introduction of an energy management system was subsequently incorporated in the target and performance agreements (ZLV) for 2013-2015. As a first step towards energy management in technical facility management, ZLV stipulated that a documentation system should be established to illustrate specific energy flows in a timely manner. The documentation system has now been in use since 2012 and our server system currently stores consumption data from approximately 252 mea- Circulator pumps returning the heat flow in the suring points. In order to read the meters automatically, heating circuit at the NETZ building on Duisburg Campus. The flow rate is demand-controlled we needed to either replace the old meters or instal new and amounts to 38 m³/h per pump. metering points in the existing supply lines. This project 60 Together for sustainable development Operations 61

Mobility at UDE One of the key tasks to reduce our ecological footprint

n the occasion of the Climate Action Day on 20 student council AStA and nextbike/Metropolradruhr, O September 2019, UDE’s Rector and the Chan- students can rent up to two bicycles free of charge for cellor called on everyone not to come to university one hour. Each additional half hour or fraction thereof by car if at all possible – a request that, if heeded, has costs 50 cents (per bike). Conditions apply throughout great potential: Almost 50,000 people work and study NRW, with the exception of Bonn, which charges an at UDE. Their movements from, to and between the annual fee of 3 euros. But there is still room for impro- campuses put an enormous strain on the environ- vement. Throughout the sustainability process, there ment and the climate – a challenge UDE must face in have been repeated requests to make the campuses the interests of sustainability. But what does mobility more bikeable: safe bicycle parking facilities at all ma- at UDE look like at the moment? And how can we go jor campus locations, support for company bicycles for “car-free”? staff and access to (existing) showers are some of the The first section of the bicycle expressway Ruhr (RS1) leads directly past possible action items (for more information on cycling, Essen Campus and currently ends in Mülheim an der Ruhr. The plan is to extend the RS1 to cover 101 km from Duisburg to Hamm. Public transport and shuttle buses visit: www.uni-due.de/fahrrad/radservice.php).

In the 2016 project seminar „Sustainable Higher E-mobility Education Units - practice oriented research for sustainable development of the UDE and urban areas“ E-mobility plays a key role in making motorised trans- (SHEU, p.49), organised by napro and the Urban Sys- port more climate- and eco-friendly. UDE combines tems profile area, students took a closer look at UDE’s its research with practical applications: Between 2012 mobility situation and discovered that 60 percent of and 2017, UDE was the scientific partner in the electric vehicles. The Rector will also be using an eco-friendlier A holistic mobility concept UDE students commute from surrounding cities. car sharing project RuhrautoE. In cooperation with the car with a hydrogen drive. Each commute takes an average of 76 minutes. One Chair of Economics and Business Administration and Socially and politically, mobility has been recognised as way of commuting is to use the semester ticket (or Automotive Economics, the Chair of Mechatronics and Climate killer business travel one of the major issues of the future, but how to handle job ticket for employees), which is included in the se- the Faculty of Engineering‘s profile area “Energy and mobility is still the subject of heated debate. We at UDE mester fees and can be used for local public transport Resource Engineering” as well as other partners from However, we must not forget that business travel is a also have yet to exhaust our full potential. In order to throughout NRW. Between campuses, students and the public transport and the private sectors, more than major element in the carbon footprint of research, which adequately and responsibly address the complexities of employees can take the university’s shuttle bus (still 50 modern electric vehicles were made available for puts researchers in a dilemma: On the one hand, they this issue, we need to develop a holistic mobility concept unfortunately runs on diesel), which is free of charge flexible use in a car sharing system. have to network internationally. On the other, they are for UDE. Recommendations can be found in the propo- and takes about 20 minutes. This helps reduce the Eight UDE chairs participated in the electromo- more aware than most of the negative climate impacts sals for action (pp.68-69) and in the Top 10 to-dos in the use of private motor vehicles. The free app myUDE, bility project colognE-mobil (2010-2015), contributing of travel, especially air travel. This is why more and chapter “Prospects for a sustainable UDE” (pp.116-117). provided by the Centre for Information and Media scientific research and supporting a total of thirteen more German researchers at universities have decided Services, shows the departure times of the UDE project partners. In this project, a charging station was to “walk the talk” and are calling for a ban on short-haul 3 9 11 13 17 shuttle bus as well as public transport timetables. installed at each campus and the campus postal service flights. At UDE, a travel monitoring system in com- ran a test with two electric cars. In cooperation with bination with a travel code could be an incentive for Cycling Cologne-based vehicle manufacturer Ford, the partners more climate-friendly practices. Some other European were able to put a total of 53 electric and plug-in hybrid universities are already leading the way and could serve Cycling is an eco-friendly alternative to motorised vehicles into routine operation. In November 2019, the as a model (see ETH Zurich or the University of East transport. Thanks to an agreement between the campus postal service permanently switched to electric Anglia). Operations 63

GREEN IT The Centre for Information and Media Services combines economically sound action with ecological thinking

ne of the major infrastructural prerequisites for bers online. Another step was the implementation of a O a university’s success is a secure, functioning IT Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in connection with what system. Over the years, the growing importance of IT are called “thin clients”. This offers decisive advantages: has seen a concomitant need for vast energy resour- Thin clients have a much longer service life than normal ces for operation and cooling. This is why the Centre desktop PCs, thus decoupling hardware and software for Information and Media Services (CIM) at the lifecycles; their manufacture is more energy- and mate- University of Duisburg-Essen is modernising its IT rial-efficient and they are easier to transport; they also infrastructure with a differentiated action package to require much less power. This is possible because they limit IT-related power consumption. CIM’s approach mainly draw on server resources, which in turn means combines economically sound action with ecological they can be exploited more effectively. This improves thinking. the flexibility of the entire IT system as IT workstations Computer centres are a key aspect of “Green IT” for new employees or short-term special tasks can be because they are among the hungriest power consu- deployed very quickly. mers. The implementation of cold aisle containment The Centre for Information and Media Services in the Schützenbahn server room (www.udue.de/gGu- strives to continuously reduce its resource needs to ope- Ro) in 2013 has led to a considerable drop in power rate UDE’s IT. Via websites and social media posts, it consumption. Today, hardware purchases are made raises awareness for the topic of Green IT and sustaina- with a focus on high computing power per watt. This bility across the entire UDE community. benchmark allows us to procure economical hard- Increasingly, CIM employs video conferences to ware with great computing power, which was also an eliminate the need for face-to-face meetings. The tool important criterion in the selection of the new HPC DFNConf allows participants to easily join a conference system in 2016. The new high-performance computer on and off campus. Moreover, CIM encourages staff magnitUDE, which is operated by CIM, ranked 384th to use public transport for business trips and on-site amongst the top 500 in November 2016. In the cate- meetings. Already, many employees choose not to come gory “Green IT”, it ranked 72nd worldwide and 2nd to work by car but use bicycles or other sustainable amongst German universities. magnitUDE is signifi- options. cantly more efficient than many other supercomputers in terms of computing power per watt. The choice of Duisburg’s Logport as a rental space for the new data 7 9 12 13 centre was also determined by aspects such as modern energy-saving concepts and energy efficiency. Every workplace generates energy costs. It is therefore recommended to limit the equipment to the actual requirements of the workplace. CIM has also published a guide for Green IT in the workplace (www. The back of a server at magnitUDE, udue.de/greenit and www.udue.de/vgQVG) as well an energy-efficient high-performance computing facility in the Centre for Computational Sciences as an overview of sustainable IT tips (www.udue.de/ and Simulation (CCSS) on Duisburg Campus. be-greener/) that are available to all university mem- 64 Together for sustainable development Operations 65

Examples of sustainable ment homepage. This campaign quickly gained traction and materials that are no longer needed are often still and demand for more sustainable products increased. intact and too good to be thrown away. When usable operations Regarding office furniture, the UDE Procurement -De everyday office items are advertised on UDE’s classi- partment will hold further negotiations with potential fied ads portal (p.65), they may find a new home at suppliers to reconcile economic, ecological and social the university. This helps conserve resources and saves The following articles provide aspects. acquisition and disposal costs at the same time. insights into how motivated 8 12 13 17 13 employees practise sustainability in their everyday work. Their Waste UDE Classifieds activities are aligned with the Avoid - reuse - recycle An internal sharing portal United Nations’ 17 sustainable aste management must take account of ecological, The waste disposal centre on ince April 2017, the university community has development goals. Essen Campus has sufficient space to W legal and economic requirements, which raises collect landfill separately from other S been able to offer office furniture, scientific equip- a variety of practical questions at the University of types of waste. ment, books and other items they no longer need, or Duisburg-Essen: What waste do we produce, in what search for items they do need, on the UDE Classifieds quantity and of what types? How easily can we separate portal. It was set up jointly by CIM and the adminis- waste? Where can we situate waste containers for se- tration with the aim of preventing the unnecessary Engaged employees for parate collection? What disposal/recycling options are trical appliances, monitors, cables, refrigerators, large/ disposal of usable everyday office equipment and sustainable procurement available for the different types of waste? The Staff Unit laboratory electrical appliances, fluorescent/energy-sa- minimising the need for what are often expensive new Every sustainable action matters. for Occupational Safety & Health and Environmental ving lamps and batteries), construction waste, film work-related purchases. Protection (A&U) is responsible for these issues. It waste, toners, flat glass, organic waste (mainly spoiled Posting and managing items at www.uni-due.de/ manages the proper and eco-friendly disposal of all vegetable waste from animal husbandry) and animal kleinanzeigen/ or www.udue.de/ka is quick and easy. hen it comes to consumption, both central and waste generated by university operations. This includes litter is now collected separately from landfill. The Over the last two years, approximately 65 percent of W decentralised procurers and buyers, such as office continuously developing concepts to further improve A&U office has regular opening hours during which the items posted were successfully placed with other administrators and other employees, can have an impact sustainability in waste disposal, such as the concept for staff are available to advise and assist all university UDE users via the Classifieds portal, sometimes within by the way they tender and procure products, goods a central waste disposal/recycling centre described in members and help prevent incorrect waste disposal. a few hours, which means it makes a valuable contri- and services. In addition to economic efficiency, they the following example. Until 2013, waste containers for By collecting waste according to type, it can be fed into bution to sustainability and economic efficiency at the are thus also responsible for ensuring compliance with landfill, paper, bulky waste, scrap metal and electronic a high-quality recycling process, reducing disposal university. ecological and ethical criteria. In this context, UDE’s waste were scattered across Essen Campus. costs. Some types of waste, such as paper, metal and Procurement Department considers how to offer uni- Because they were openly accessible to the public, electronic scrap, even generate revenue. The MF 12 versity members more sustainable products and how to the waste containers were often filled incorrectly as building on Duisburg Campus also has a central waste invite suitable tenders for such products. In 2017, UDE well as being an eyesore on campus. There was not collection point, including a chemical waste storage partnered with TU Dortmund University, the University enough space to collect different recyclables in separate facility, but it only has limited space for containers for Sustainability at the Duisburg-Essen of Cologne and Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf containers. When it became technically necessary to separating waste. to establish criteria for sustainable office supplies. They build a new chemical waste storage facility, it was an University Library decided to use these criteria to issue a joint invitation to opportunity to create a unified waste disposal/recycling The best waste is waste that tender. Contracts were awarded to selected suppliers, for centre. In 2014, the “waste disposal centre S08”, which is not produced at all example to providers whose product catalogue featured also houses the new chemical waste storage facility, uisburg-Essen University Library (UB) currently at least 75 percent of sustainable items. An important was put into operation. It provides sufficient space to However, waste separation and recycling only actually D holds 2.4 million printed books and journals as ecological aspect was the type of fuel suppliers used for accommodate the various waste containers that used take third place in the waste hierarchy. First place goes well as 37,576 e-journals and 257,500 e-books for stu- their vehicle fleets. To highlight sustainable products to be scattered around the campus as well as additional to avoiding waste – something everyone can contri- dy, research and teaching across six specialist libraries in the SAP purchasing system for both procurers and containers. Now, paper, bulky waste, wood, scrap me- bute to on a daily basis. In second place comes reuse. with 2,500 workstations. UB registers an average of buyers, they were explicitly advertised on the procure- tal, electronic scrap (various types such as small elec- Office furniture, scientific equipment or other objects 2.3 million visits per year. The campus delivery service 66 Together for sustainable development Operations 67

physically transports about 100,000 media between “Green Library” Network Duisburg and Essen annually. Some 150 employees work in the back offices and in direct contact with UB is networking at national level via the Green Library the public. As a scientific library, it provides reliable Network, which it joined in 2019. The Interest Group information for everyone. The topic of sustainability for Ecological Sustainability was founded in Berlin has been on the agenda of libraries, including UB Duis- in early 2018 by library and information scientists as burg-Essen, for quite some time. well as students of librarianship and libraries, amongst others. Today, the network has about 25 members and is The United Nations’ Agenda 2030 constantly growing. UB hopes that its membership will facilitate the Every book that is borrowed from a library rather implementation of projects, especially the goals of the than purchased saves paper and thus helps protect the UN Agenda 2030 for sustainable global development. environment. By providing printed books, e-books and e-journals, etc., libraries guarantee their users’ right of Sustainability in target access to information and thus an equal opportunity and performance agreements for everyone. By offering workstations and free internet access, libraries provide a place to work for anyone who After sustainability had been included in the target and needs it, thereby also contributing to social justice. In performance agreements concluded between the Uni- addition to these general library services, Duisburg-Es- versity Library and the university, the library appointed sen University Library also takes hands-on action in an internal sustainability coordinator who serves as the name of the Agenda 2030, setting up, for example, contact person for all library staff. She also contributes an official drinking water dispenser in the LK library. interesting sustainability-related aspects to the library’s At locations labelled with “refill stickers”, visitors can internal training programme. In 2019, the programme refill their own water bottles free of charge, thus saving included a lecture on “Sustainability in the Workplace” on plastic bottles. By participating in the initiative, UB (e.g. paper waste, high consumption of overhead trans- The topic of sustainability is on everyone’s mind at Duisburg-Essen University Library. On “Librarians’ Day” and via the “Green Library is leading this effort at UDE. parencies, sustainable procurement). In the future, the Network”, it works with other institutions to explore how libraries can library will also examine its own resource consumption help implement the Agenda 2030. Sustainability Action Days for heating, transport, consumables, copying machines, computers etc. UB works to raise awareness of the issue On the occasion of the United Nations World Confe- and, as an organisation, strives to strengthen practical rence on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in 2012, ecological and social competencies. The long-term goal the German Council for Sustainable Development is to make everyday library life ecologically sustainab- (RNE) launched “German Action Days for Sustainabi- le – from planning and construction to equipment and lity”. Since 2015, these Action Days have been held as administration all the way to user services. part of the European Sustainability Week. Their purpose is to raise public awareness for the topic of sustain- 3 4 6 8 12 ability and encourage people to act sustainably. UB has taken part twice, joining many other participating clubs, associations, schools, universities, companies and public authorities. The activities and lectures during its “Sustainability Action Days” focused on health, specifically, on “exercise” in 2018 and “nutrition” in 2019. To introduce the topic of sustainability, UB also offered an in-house training course titled “Sustainable Healthy Living”. UB will continue its commitment in the coming years. 68 Together for sustainable development Operations 69

napro’s recommendations for action UDE needs a holistic climate protection concept!

The articles in this report show that sus- (Sustainable) energy and construction ‘The Ruhr area, and thus also UDE, are still modelled tainability is being considered and prac- on the 1950s concept of a car-friendly city. We abso- tised in many different areas throughout Since 2020, UDE has been using 100 percent green po- lutely need systematic restructuring and a change in our operations. However, we cannot deny wer – a clear, impactful milestone on our road towards a awareness to facilitate mobility for all university mem- more sustainable future. In addition, power consumpti- bers that is both sustainable and compatible with urban that an organisation as large as UDE has on at the university remained relatively constant bet- living. There are plenty of alternatives: car pooling, a correspondingly large impact on the ween 2014 and 2018 at around 49.5 million kWh per more bicycle parking spaces and bicycle expressways, climate and environment. It is therefore year, with a slight downward trend – despite increasing and more car-sharing and e-bike offers are just some important to make our existing efforts student numbers and newly acquired land and buil- easily implemented ways to promote networked, colla- dings! On Duisburg Campus, new buildings include borative mobility and to restructure transport hierar- more visible or to consolidate them via the LX lecture hall and the lecture hall centre whilst chies. To improve quality of life for all, our goal must be Professor Dr Dirk Wittowsky monitoring. Moreover, it is advisable to in Essen, the S06 building has been erected. In additi- to efficiently combine all available means of transport to Institute for Mobility and Urban Planning view Operations as a holistic system and on, building opening hours have been changed. Some create an urban mobility structure whose cornerstone craft a comprehensive roadmap towards buildings are now open for seminars and lectures several is an appealing public transport system. In addition, sustainability. times a week until 10 pm, rather than only until 5 pm. we might consider further price reductions for pub- These longer usage times as well as the ongoing reno- lic transport. The UDE staff ticket is only ten percent a growing environmental awareness and the fact that vation of technical systems and building exteriors have cheaper than the standard ticket. In addition, domestic young people tend to be less emotionally attached to yielded gains in efficiency. They are, however, difficult to air travel within Germany could be minimised and we their cars. Today’s forms of mobility will undoubtedly measure as we are currently unable to record the energy could set up an incentive system where employees and change and become more sustainable and more diverse. consumption of individual building complexes at UDE. students are rewarded for collecting “green miles”. But A change in mobility culture seems inevitable. In addi- Furthermore, in its construction project, UDE also ad- besides the many possible pull-measures, we must also tion to infrastructure and technical measures, mobility heres to the minimum standards set by the state of NRW. discuss push-measures such as reducing the number of management at UDE can also play a central role in There is potential for action here. On the one hand, UDE available parking spaces, introducing parking manage- implementing climate-friendly models and sustainabi- could apply its own engineers’ expertise on-site to con- ment as well as palpable speed limits and capacity re- lity strategies. It will take courage, a clear vision and a A holistic climate protection concept vert existing buildings or building sections for improved ductions in the UDE environment. It is important that strong will to introduce systemic changes, which may be energy efficiency and, on the other, we could set higher we all rethink mobility together. Action days such as the unpopular initially, if we are to successfully transform More and more cities are responding to the climate standards for the construction of new buildings. “Car-free Day”, last held on 20 September 2019, could transport and mobility in the Ruhr region.’ crisis with their own climate protection strategies. make creative use of carparks, visualising how much The UDE community is the size of a small town in Mobility valuable space is taken up by parked cars that could terms of numbers, but we still do not have our own be used for green spaces or meeting areas. Sustainable climate protection concept. What is UDE’s actual Mobility should also be a top priority in a holistic climate mobility also means breaking comfortable habits and carbon footprint? What is it composed of? How much protection concept. In particular, business trips by air launching flagship projects in urban labs now. UDE is

CO2 can and should UDE save, how and by when? A increase the carbon footprint at universities considerably. located in the heart of the Ruhr area, which means that climate protection concept can help answer these and napro is therefore working on a project to make busi- the cities must also do their part and coordinate across many other questions. Such a concept must be holistic ness travel behaviours more sustainable. Professor Dirk the region to transform mobility together. These and because a variety of different fields of action are often Wittowsky, Head of the Institute for Mobility and Urban other considerations should be incorporated into our closely interwoven. Take the examples of energy and Planning (imobis), also sees a wide range of opportuni- design for a holistic mobility concept for UDE. The time construction: ties for more sustainable mobility at UDE: is ripe for change. We can harness digitisation, there is 70 Together for sustainable development Social responsibility 71

Sustainability Statement Critical reflection – and social responsibility UDE fulfils its obligation Structures for social and academic diversity mbedded in a region undergo- how should the resource-friendly E ing ecological, economic, social transformation to digitised industry and cultural transformation, the (and medicine) be accompanied; the University of Duisburg-Essen fulfils transition to a peaceful, democratic, its obligation to reflect critically ageing majority society must be on its unique geographical, social successful and, after a century of and historical position. Against the growth and contraction, urbanised backdrop of its location at the inter- areas and societies need visions for section of two favoured European Professor Dr Barbara Buchenau a sustainable future. When it comes areas, UDE involves itself in the Vice-Rector for Social Responsibility, to responsible scientific action, the Diversity and International Affairs urgent search for answers to a raft of United Nation’s 17 global develop- globally significant questions about ment goals, adopted in September sustainable development (Roger 2015, are of the essence. Brunet, 2002: “Les lignes de forces de l’espace européen”, Mappemonde ‘When it comes The Vice-Rectorate for So- 2). to responsible cial Responsibility, Diversity and Social responsibility goes hand in hand with the normative definition of sustainability in this scientific action, the International Affairs supports the The campaign for sustainability university in developing approaches report. The theme is consequently like a “green” thread running through all the chapters. The in education, society, the environ- United Nation’s to solving these complex issues. Tes- examples taken from UDE’s core business in the chapters on research, teaching and operations ment and technology is not only 17 global develop- ting the respective approaches also demonstrate how social responsibility is implemented in practice. an integral part of research and ment goals, adopted needs to be accompanied because teaching at UDE but also a funda- modern societies’ resilience depends in September 2015, Social responsibility is, however, no random by-product. In order to be structurally effective, it mental aspect of its governance, as on their ability to use scientific illustrated by the realignment of the are of the essence.’ progress to solve societal challenges must be triggered, promoted and steered. This chapter highlights UDE’s strategies regarding so- Vice-Rectorate for Diversity Ma- innovatively and responsibly. cial responsibility and sustainability and correlates them with the 17 Sustainable Development nagement to focus on social respon- Goals (SDGs). How does UDE do justice to the increasing importance of diversity in society? How sibility, diversity and international 1 2 4 5 8 10 11 16 17 does it manage to embed this diversity in the university system and how is it reflected in its affairs. In this context, sustainability is not just a theory but part of student body and staff? How do students deal with these topics? university practice, because as a university, UDE (including being Answers can be found in the statement by the Vice-Rector for Social Responsibility, Diversity embedded in the region as well as and International Affairs, Professor Barbara Buchenau, as well as in the articles by Diversity in nationwide and international Management (pp.71-76), Student Counselling and Academic Career Services (p.78) and the Auto- networks) addresses key transformation issues: How, amongst nomous AStA Women’s Department (p.77). other things, should the treatment of contaminated sites be handled, 72 Together for sustainable development Social responsibility 73

The Vice-Rector for Social Diversity Management at UDE Responsibility, Diversity & International Affairs, Sustainability in diversity Professor Dr Barbara Buchenau, welcoming guests at Diversity Day 2019.

Ever since it was founded, UDE has been Teaching instrumental in creating sustainable, re- In the key areas of studying and teaching, the agreed sponsible and inclusive structural change goals include designing the initial phase of study in a in the region and beyond. One focus area diversity-friendly way and making mentoring oppor- linked to this mission is Diversity Manage- tunities diversity-aware and non-discriminatory, specifically promoting talents, and continuing to make the ment, firmly established since 2008. range of courses and structures more flexible. Projects, institutes and central facilities that practise and pro- on and participation structures is both to perpetuate from the political arena, business, society, culture and mote diversity management in studying and teaching equality activities on a sustainable basis and adapt them academia. It is the goal of social responsibility to pro- at UDE include Talentscouting NRW, TalentKolleg to changing needs as well as to continue developing a mote and actively craft quality-based, mutual knowled- iversity Management sees diversity as one of an Ruhr, the quality campaign ProViel, action for diver- diversity-based, results-driven organisational culture. ge sharing between the university and social actors. D academic institution’s major strengths and poten- sity and inclusion, the Institute for Optional Studies Against this backdrop, cooperation with the Depart- tials. This reflects a deeper understanding of diversity (IOS) as well as the Centre for Societal Learning and ment of Human Resources and Organisation Manage- Internationality and plurality, difference and divergence, as well as Civic Responsibility, UNIAKTIV, that belongs to IOS. ment and the Centre of Higher Education and Quality mutual recognition as core characteristics of a strong Development is essential. Internationality is both a necessary condition for and university. Our university guidelines on diversity Research Quality development and an empirical grounding are an effect of excellent teaching and research. Within recognise educational social mobility, performance decisive in this regard, which is why configuring ma- the university’s core mission of research and teaching, heterogeneity, maximising potential and equal oppor- nagement tools and quality management systems in a social, cultural and geographical mobility play a tunities as key elements of our mission as a university. With several institutes and central facilities in the field way that respects diversity is a feature of UDE’s diversi- substantial role. The objective is to promote and shape It is therefore UDE’s goal to promote the diversity that of diversity research, UDE has a very broad base. This ty management. the international contest for the best ideas in teaching, is indispensable for good academic achievements and, is exemplified by the Essen College of Gender Rese- research and management in a way that enables the as far as possible, to shield university processes from arch (EKfG), the Interdisciplinary Centre for Integra- Social responsibility achievements in the fields of equal opportunities and discrimination and inappropriate criteria at the same tion and Migration Research (InZentIM), the Interdis- educational equity to become fully effective. time. ciplinary Centre for Educational Research (IZfB) and The University of Duisburg-Essen’s social responsi- the Centre for Turkish Studies and Integration (ZfTI). bility does not confine itself to an exclusive sphere of For additional information as well as the Diversity and Internatio- Diversity Strategy As well as driving the development of teaching, the re- activity. In times of major transformation, it is crucial nalisation Strategies of the Vice-Rectorate for Social Responsibility, Diversity International Affairs, visit www.uni-due.de/en/diversi- search institutions and their pertinent research results for science and society to communicate actively with ty_management.php UDE’s Diversity Strategy was adopted in September help to facilitate and implement high-quality promoti- one another. Universities thrive on vibrant, multi-way 2015. It outlines the strategic areas of action in which on of research on diversity topics at UDE. transfer: On the one hand, we train students and pro- 4 5 10 16 UDE sets and continuously develops its focus in Diver- duce knowledge, often in cooperation with the students sity Management, which combines the key principles HR and quality development themselves, that facilitates technological and social of participation and cooperation as well as bottom-up progress. Critical reflection on this progress is also one and top-down approaches. On this basis, the measures Successful diversity management demands HR of UDE’s core duties. With their fundamental working formulated are sustainably and securely embedded in development that takes full account of diversity. The freedom on the other hand, academic institutions are the university. main goal of strengthening internal communicati- inspired by suggestions, challenges and interventions 74 Together for sustainable development Social responsibility 75

Since 2018, all status groups have been represented on the equal Gender and family mainstreaming opportunities team (left to right): Ellen Meister, Sustainably implementing and Elke Währisch-Große, Professor Dr Christine practising gender equality Heil, Dr Regina Hauses.

Ever since the University of Duisburg-Es- More female professors, more women Promoting female researchers during Family mainstreaming the qualification phase sen was founded in 2003, equal opportuni- in leadership and university bodies According to the extended definition adopted by ties and family-friendly policies have been If we consider the entire spectrum of subjects it beco- UDE, family includes all forms of cohabitation in One milestone along the path to increasing the mes clear that, up to doctoral level, women and men which people assume long-term social responsibili- key strategic goals. Equal opportunities percentage of female professors at UDE is its suc- are roughly equally represented in science and rese- ty for one another. Improving the reconciliation of were established as a cross-cutting issue cess in the programmes to promote female profes- arch. This quickly changes in the post-doctoral phase. family life with research, job and studying is a key by implementing extensive gender main- sors (Programme I, 2008 and Programme II, 2013) Sustainable support for women in this sensitive phase issue for the future: all members of the university streaming that permeates the university as well as in NRW’s 2012 and 2016 programmes for was firmly established in 2019 with the Graduate are called upon to help achieve it and ensure it is with structural and individual measures at gender equality at universities. With an innovative Center Plus (GC Plus) and continues to expand with implemented. equal opportunities strategy, UDE succeeded in ac- a wide range of career development opportunities. both central and decentral levels. quiring funding to promote female professors under Open culture of debate and involvement Programme III in 2019. Cliché-free professional and The University Board and University Council academic guidance The equal opportunities offices in the faculties and have been composed of equal numbers of female central facilities form an important network for dis- and male members since 2018! The Senate and Equal opportunities means equal opportunities and cussing equality-related issues against the backdrop s early as 2009, UDE was awarded the Gender three of the seven University Commissions are equal participation in subjects that are still associated of various disciplinary cultures and establishing A Award for “University Strategies for Gender headed by women. In 2019, approximately 25 with traditional gender roles. In order to achieve sus- them within the university. They make a cruci- Equality” by the then Ministry for Innovation, Science, percent of UDE professors were female. Two fac- tainable change here, too, UDE pursues three goals: al contribution to highlighting and pursuing the Research and Technology in NRW in recognition of tors particularly contributed to the significant in- to recruit female students, support their progress and cross-cutting issue of gender and family mainstrea- its outstanding equal opportunities agenda. Its success crease in the proportion of women professors: the promote their careers. Gender-appropriate measures ming in participatory processes as a joint responsi- in pursuing this path has been validated by the Total quotas embedded in the NRW Higher Education are already introduced at school level. Firmly-es- bility of all members of the university. E-Quality certificate that UDE has been granted every Act and the Tenure Track Programme to Promote tablished regional opportunities such as “freestyle three years since 2007. It recognises universities that Early-Career Researchers run by the federal and physics” and the SummerUni in the Sciences and Profile-building: practise equal opportunities and diversity as cross-cut- länder governments (WISNA). In order to drive Engineering (SUNI) allow female school students Gender research generates ideas ting issues beyond the call of legal requirements. In equal opportunities, UDE aims for fairness, esteem to gain insights into areas and degree courses which 2019, UDE once again received the certificate for equal and transparency in its appointments procedures. gender-specific socialisation processes tend to pre- Many researchers, working groups and institutions opportunities as well as the additional certificate for Reliable career paths for top female researchers are vent them from considering – or even make them at UDE are engaged in gender and gender issues. diversity. thus sustainably embedded at UDE. reject categorically. They are coordinated by the Essen College of Gender 76 Together for sustainable development Social responsibility 77

rative daycare facility Campinis (until 2019: DU-E- Autonomous AStA Women’s Department KIDS). In 2019, Mahdesta Knauf took on overall lea- Students for feminist sustainability dership of Campinis and the Family Service. UDE is looking to expand its childcare options in the future.

Kurzzeitbetreuung

Die Kurzzeitbetreuung hilft Betreuungslücken zu schließen, die über reguläre Angebote nicht abge- The Autonomous Women’s Department deckt werden können – insbesondere nachmittags is organised by students as part of an und in den frühen Abendstunden. Darüber hinaus autonomous AStA department. In recent organisiert das Familienservicebüro Betreuungs- years, we have organised many feminist möglichkeiten bei Tagungen und Kongressen an der UDE. events of all kinds. Thanks to an open culture of debate, the decentralised equal opportunities officers in the faculties and central facilities help to highlight gender and family mainstreaming as a cross- School holiday care cutting issue in participatory processes. part from our weekly vegan brunch on both UDE’s school holiday care caters for the children of A campuses during term-time and occasionally in university/university hospital staff and students up to the holidays, we issue invitations to many other events and including the age of 12 during school holidays. A aimed at strengthening women and fighting sexism on varied, age-specific programme of activities is offered the campus and beyond. These have included various Research (EKfG). In the dialogue between the Women’s during the Easter, summer and autumn holidays. workshops, especially for LGBTQ+, such as a percus- and Gender Research Network NRW and EKfG, an sion workshop, a skills-sharing workshop, a “Zicken alliance has emerged that has gained international mo- Family Service Office advisory portfolio: sticken” (bitches stitching) evening and many others mentum. Close cooperation with the equal opportuni- new focus on fathers and care partly designed to empower women. ties officers generates ideas for a more gender-equitable Some of our activities have involved inviting science system as well as transfer to society. The establishment of the Family Service Office (FSB) various speakers to share their feminist work with us for all staff at UDE guarantees the availability of and the students. In the context of a series on Simone audit family-friendly university comprehensive advice on all issues relating to the re- de Beauvoir, Julia Korbik spoke on the relevance of the At “Zicken Sticken” (bitches stitching), during the 2019 Summer Fair, conciliation of family life and work – from childcare writer today, Lani Döring talked about de Beauvoir’s the Autonomous Women’s Department invited visitors to be creative with multicoloured threads and boldly patterned textiles. Since 2010, UDE has used the “audit family-friendly to maternity leave, parental leave, parental allowance theories and we organised a reading group on her university” and the “berufundfamilie Service GmbH” and nursing care. In 2016, working with fathers was work The Second Sex. Veronika Kracher also informed to sustainably develop family-friendly conditions for adopted as a new focus and is being extended. Both students about the Alt-right, Hannah Obert talked working and studying. Currently, UDE is in the second UDE and the university hospital have fathers’ repre- about “Marching to Madness: Antisemitismus als phase of re-auditing, a consolidation phase that aims sentatives. blinder Fleck feministischer Bewegungen” (Marching the campus making contact with students to sensitise to infuse the university with family-friendly offers. to Madness: antisemitism as a blind spot in feminist university members to sexism. We are also active in the In 2020, the auditing process will become a dialogue 5 movements) whilst Lann Hornscheidt demonstrated Student Parliament where we have gained a third posi- process. how discriminatory language can be and what can be tion for the Autonomous Women’s Department. changed in order to avoid it. Felicia Ewert gave a talk Unique feature: collaborative daycare on “Transfeindlichkeit und Transmisogynie im Fe- It was important to us to change our statutes and minismus (Anti-trans hostility and transmisogyny in electoral regulations so that the Women’s Department Students’ children are cared for in childcare facili- feminism) and Noami Novieku spoke on the topic of is not only elected by and composed of CIS women. If ties run by Student Services. In order to promote the “Wohlfahrtsstaat gegen das Patriarchat” (The welfare you have any questions or requests, please write to us: reconciliation of family life and work, since 2005, UDE state against the patriarchy). [email protected] has operated a Family Service Office (FSB) which In addition to our events, we sometimes – espe- includes, amongst others, the university’s own collabo- cially at the beginning of the semester – stand around 5 78 Together for sustainable development Social responsibility 79

Student Counselling and Academic napro’s recommendations for action Career Services (ABZ) Sustainability means social viability Support during all phases of student life

tudent Counselling and Academic Career Ser- ccording to the German Advisory Council on the that guarantees non-discriminatory communication; S vices is a central operating unit and, as such, one A Environment (SRU)*, sustainable development a barrier-free internet presence is an important step of the University of Duisburg-Essen’s service facili- does not only imply responsibility for the natural on this path. In order to facilitate good, sustainable ties. In providing advice and support for prospective environment but, equally, for our shared social world implementation, sensitivity for sustainable com- students, current students and those graduating, ABZ and personal living environment. Socio-ecological munication processes should be developed across is particularly mindful of its special responsibility for transformation can thus only succeed if the stakehol- the entire university. Funding opportunities and realising the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ders are aware of their social and ecological respon- best-practice examples should be offered in order to long term. This especially applies to ensuring barri- sibility at local, regional and global level. Ongoing stimulate structural inclusion. er-free, non-discriminatory access to quality educa- critical reflection on sustainability processes (napro) tion and to gender equality during the entire student at UDE is therefore necessary and important. The fol- Social responsibility in everyday life cycle and to successfully completing degrees. lowing recommendations for action address everyone working life through life-long learning Moreover, with a view to the specific challenges facing From tailored advice on starting a degree course who wants to drive social and ecological responsibili- prospective female academics, it also applies to tailo- via the course itself through to the Careers Service. ty through sustainability at UDE. In everyday working life there are many opportuni- red support in achieving good degrees and transfer- ABZ provides personalised advice and support. ties to engage with social and ecological respon- ring to the labour market. Social responsibility at events sibility. HR development at UDE regularly offers By offering personalised advice and various continuing education courses on various topics. support formats, ABZ helps to ensure that students Permanent reflection on the gender issue is a Events like meetings, conferences, seminars, work- Every year, seminars on skills development, personal choose the right courses, complete their degrees and constitutional component of ABZ’s main mission. shops and panel discussions are a feature of ordinary development and also health, such as workshops on make a successful transition to the labour market. By offering gender and diversity appropriate advice university life. From environmentally-friendly mobili- the work-life balance and stress prevention program- The topics dealt with by the advisory service fre- on choosing courses as well as during the courses ty for the members of the university and the procure- mes, are offered and developed further (see www. quently also touch on personal issues. In this context, themselves, ABZ makes a significant contribution ment of fair-trade products at local and regional level uni-due.de/peoe/fortbildung). In these and many ABZ offers assistance both from its own psychological to the issue of gender in studying and teaching. This through to waste management – in organising logi- other areas, the concept of a Green Office (p.116) counselling service and in the framework of advisory is flanked by additional, specific measures such as stics and hospitality there are many ways of acting in can be very helpful. A Green Office is a sustainability and support options. Students with disabilities and/ the Summer Uni, Girls’ Day, Boys’ Day, ProDiversity a socially and ecologically sustainable fashion. When office that coordinates sustainability-relevant topics or chronic health conditions are supported by ABZ’s and the DiMento Mentoring Programme. Through the respective university programme is being planned together with students and staff, which means social inclusion counselling service. The advisor is also the these programmes ABZ also contributes to transfer it is vital to ensure that all status groups at the univer- and ecological responsibility can be secured under officer responsible for students with disabilities or to society by cooperating, for example, with business sity are involved. The gender equality component also the umbrella of UDE’s Diversity Management. chronic health conditions. representatives. needs to be observed in allocating projects and work In the case of educational conflicts, discrimi- because this is a way of promoting socially sustainable (*Source: German Advisory Council on the Environment (SRU), ed., nation and exclusion, ABZ offers assistance through networks. 1994: Umweltgutachten 1994. Für eine dauerhaft-umweltgerechte Entwicklung, Metzler-Poeschel, Stuttgart, p.51.) its ombudsperson institution. It also identifies any 3 4 5 structural injustices and imbalances. Social responsibility in communications UDE’s strategic focus on opening up the university, diversity and educational equality are the core The university is a place of communication. Publica- missions and goals of ABZ’s portfolio, as well. They tions, scientific presentations, articles in traditional constantly inform advisory services as well as special and digital media as well as social network posts are formats such as the projects “Talent scouting NRW” examples of common formats. In every case, sustain- and “Chance hoch 2” which are located at ABZ. ability-sensitive, non-violent language should be used 80 Together for sustainable development Transfer to society 81

Sustainability and transfer to society UDE’s exchange with practice

Our understanding of transfer

Transfer is the shaping of social responsibility; this task permeates teaching and research.

Transfer links technological aspects with social and ecological challenges The German higher education system benefits from state funding which is borne by society as that affect social groups or society as a whole. a whole. Transfer to society is therefore a way of giving something back and means that the university contributes its expertise to shaping the social order and thus, amongst other things, Transfer arises both on the initiative and on the basis of the expertise of legitimises its social utility. Transfer to society is, however, not a one-way street. By engaging the disciplines as well as through the work of central, interdisciplinary with practice the university receives feedback on its critical self-reflection of its scientific approaches. actions: whether through collaborations between practice and teaching which promote degree courses’ relevance to applications and the students’ employability, or through research proces- Transfer includes the ethical dimension in the sense of responsible research ses which derive questions from social issues or test technologies in practice. When universi- (Responsible Research and Innovation - RRI, EU approach). ties and society work hand in hand to try and achieve sustainable development it is possible to enhance everyone’s level of knowledge and capacity to act. At UDE, two Vice-Rectorate deal Transfer is based on the participation of a large number of people, of formal with the various facets of transfer: The Vice-Rectorate for Research, Career Development & and informal, institutional and individual networks of civil society. Science Transfer is responsible for research and technology transfer and supports the transfer of university research results, such as patents and start-ups, to commercial exploitation. The Cooperation with local, regional, national and international actors from Vice-Rectorate for Social Responsibility, Diversity and International Affairs is responsible for business and society enables the mutual generation and social utilisation the university’s positioning in the region and its role in society. It deals, in particular, with is- of scientific expertise, teaching knowledge and services. sues relating to how the conversation between university and society can be crafted to benefit both sides (see www.uni-due.de/en/transfer.php, accessed on 3 April 2020). In order to con- The initiative of the university members, supported by central services, duct transfer at the university a common understanding is essential. UDE has identified seven is the supporting pillar of the transfer. building blocks (see box) that summarise its comprehensive understanding of transfer. With the aid of some examples, this chapter shows how the University of Duisburg-Essen involves a (s. https://www.uni-due.de/en/transfer.php, accessed on 05.05.2020) host of actors in putting its notion of transfer into practice with an eye to sustainability. 82 Together for sustainable development Transfer to society 83

Statements by the Mayors of Duisburg and Essen Transfer between the cities and the university for sustainable development in the Ruhr science region

ustainability is of vital import- aspect that I would like to highlight: he University of Duisburg-Essen a new Essen Climate Agency as a ‘Looking to the future, S ance to a city like Duisburg, With its special educational policy T (UDE) is an indispensable part hub for climate protection in the I am sure we will be which is a modern service location commitment, UDE undertakes a of Essen – as an academic research city. During the five-and-a-half-year able to continue with a strong industrial core and very important task in terms of and teaching institution, but also funding period, we were able to net- also a significant European logi- social sustainability. Its diversity as an employer. As Mayor of Essen, work different stakeholders in urban building on close, stics hub thanks to its convenient management focuses on educational I therefore support sustainable co- society, many of whom are already collaborative part- location. The “Fairtrade Town” of success, a broad spectrum of attain- operation between the City of Essen active champions of climate protec- nerships amongst our Duisburg therefore supports this ment and unlocking potential. With and the University of Duisburg-Es- tion. We developed and implemen- process to ensure future sustainabi- this, it makes a specific and valuable sen and other partners. Our existing ted innovative services and com- various stakeholders Sören Link Mayor of the City lity with projects such as ESPADU contribution not only to ecological long-term collaborations range from munication tools for a sustainable, in the interests of our of Duisburg - Saving Energy at Duisburg Schools and economic sustainability, but sustainable urban district develop- energy-efficient city. Collaborations city, spearheaded and ÖKOPROFIT® Duisburg or also to social sustainability in the ment via neighbourhood manage- like this are great examples of our ci- by the University of by participating in the European Rhine and Ruhr regions. ment, educational and climate pro- ty’s potential. Looking to the future, Duisburg-Essen.’ ‘UDE undertakes Energy Award. The annual Duisburg jects, through to the “Science City I am sure we will be able to continue Environment Days are also dedica- 4 11 13 16 17 Essen” initiative. UDE’s interdisci- building on close, collaborative a very important ted to sustainability. The University plinary profile area Urban Systems, partnerships amongst our various task in social of Duisburg-Essen is an important which covers all dimensions of sus- stakeholders in the interests of our sustainability.’ player in this process. The city part- tainable urban development, offers a city, spearheaded by the University nered with UDE, for example, to de- wealth of opportunities to cooperate of Duisburg-Essen. velop a climate protection concept with the City of Essen, such as the for Duisburg. UDE also conducts Climate Initiative Essen: In the com- 4 11 13 16 17 application-oriented electromobility petition “Energy-efficient city”, the research in cooperation with the uti- Federal Ministry of Education and lities provider Stadtwerke Duisburg Research funded a joint project by AG (project “e-connect Germany”). the City of Essen with the University Moreover, UDE is working on so- of Duisburg-Essen and the Institute Thomas Kufen Mayor of the City lutions to minimise CO2 emissions for Advanced Study in the Humani- of Essen from the local steel industry (“Car- ties (KWI) as scientific partners, the bon2Chem” project) as well as to Essen-based consulting company produce eco-friendly energy (hydro- TRC GmbH as well as Stadtwerke gen and fuel cell technologies). The Essen AG, Allbau GmbH and Ruhr- list of projects and activities goes bahn GmbH. The aim of the project on, but there is one often neglected was to conceptualise and organise 84 Together for sustainable development Transfer to society 85

At the Science Slam “Paradises and Utopias”, Science Slam “Paradises and Utopias” held under the auspices of the “European Green Capital” in June 2017, Dr Nicolas Wöhrl (Faculty At the Science Slam, hosted by UDE in cooperation of Physics and Centre for Nanointegration, CENIDE) explained how to ‘make diamonds in a with the Essen “City of Science”, researchers had the microwave’. UDE hosted the event in cooperati- opportunity to present their research projects in short, on with the “Science City Essen”. entertaining monologues. UDE’s Dr Christian Krumm “slammed” about historical analyses whilst Dr Georg Hein addressed the mathematical possibility of building a bridge with children’s building blocks. Physicist Dr Nicolas Wöhrl examined the idea of producing diamonds in a microwave. UDE created its own internet portal to showcase its EGC contributions (events, research projects, etc.): https://www.uni-due.de/greencapi- tal/index_en.phpg

System” and “No-Waste-App”. The “Returnable Cups” 10 11 12 project is an individual model for a cup deposit system 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 for the city of Essen. It has already been implemented 13 14 15 16 17 in various cafés in the Rüttenscheid district as well as in the cafeterias on UDE’s Essen Campus. The “No- Waste-App” features useful information and reminders to help users avoid waste and lead an environmentally Climate Initiative Essen conscious life. Living a new climate culture and the Clima- te Workshop Essen Let’s think UDE at the heart of the outside the box European Green Capital 2017 Day of Movement he project “Climate Initiative Essen - Living a New T Climate Culture”, which concluded in 2017, pri- A selection of projects ach year, the European Commission awards the title For the “Day of Movement”, the centre of Essen turned marily focused on sustainable, energy-efficient urban E of “European Green Capital” (EGC) to a European into a sort of green theme park under the motto development strategies. The Institute of Urban Plan- for transfer to society city that has made a special effort to improve its urban “Science to touch and feel.” Jana Dömel, a PhD student ning and Development (ISS), the office of the Centre and how they contribute environment and create healthier and more sustain- in Aquatic Ecosystem Research, introduced school stu- for Logistics and Transport (ZLV), the Department able living spaces for its residents. In 2017, the city of dents to the great biodiversity of the Southern Ocean of Participation Culture at the Institute for Advanced to the 17 Sustainable Essen was awarded this honour, which also created a and showed them methods to measure it. She also Study in the Humanities and TRC Transportation Development Goals “green” connection with the local university. Members allowed the young researchers to do their own expe- Research Consulting GmbH cooperated with the City of the UDE community initiated a series of activities to riments to extract and evaluate DNA from tomatoes. of Essen, the Essen public transport system (Ruhr- showcase the “Green Capital” to a broad public from a In order to showcase his “Urban Gardening” work bahn) and Stadtwerke Essen AG on energy efficiency in university perspective. Here are some of the activities experience programme at the Bonnekamp Foundation, urban development, mobility, buildings and renewable we offered: Dr André Matena had visitors plant seedlings in raised energies. The project used innovative tools to support garden beds. Under the title “Good Bacteria - Bad Bac- new service offers and networks for decentralised, Workshop “Zero Waste - a waste-free city teria”, Dr Ivana Kraiselburd from Aquatic Microbio- community-based energy concepts. Through syste- of Essen. Ways from utopia to reality” logy illustrated how crude oil pollutes the ocean and matic networking, it identified actors who are already which bacteria can decontaminate the sea. At the stand making contributions to climate protection, paving Under the direction of Estelle Fritz, former UNI- of the Institute for Primary Social and Science Educa- the way for new services and offers for a sustainable, AKTIV employee at UDE, students and citizens of tion (ISU), Professor Inga Gryl encouraged visitors energy-efficient city. These elements of the project pro- Essen jointly developed project ideas on predefined to design their own village with the simulation model moted “living a new climate culture” as they reinforce topics. Each topic was introduced by an expert lecture, “StadtStart2 - it’s getting green”, and participate in a smart mix of incentives, lifestyles, infrastructures followed by discussion rounds. An expert jury then designing sustainable mobility concepts with “Planet and regulatory frameworks in our urban community awarded prizes for the best ideas: “Returnable Cup Move 1 - I’m crazy about it”. (citizens, institutions, companies, local administrations 86 Together for sustainable development Transfer to society 87

and politics). Communication tools, such as campa- buildings, energy and heat supply to expand its campus-community partnerships with igns, significantly helped facilitate this process, which 5. Climate-friendly procurement a special view to developing and integrating service ultimately led to the creation of the “Climate Agency (here: in local government) learning. UNIAKTIV’s aim is to facilitate cooperation Essen” (today: Green Capital Agency) with a concrete 6. Sharing economy / collaborative consumption between UDE and (civil) society actors, thus strengt- consulting portfolio. The umbrella brand “Climate (such as swapping, sharing, co-usage) hening teaching and research as well as social cohesion. Workshop Essen” is a work and communication plat- 7. Gender and diversity in climate protection Civil society actors can turn to UNIAKTIV with their form to facilitate cooperation between all players in (e.g. different degrees of impact, risk perceptions concerns at any time. In addition, UNIAKTIV tests the Essen area. and approaches) other forms of campus-community partnerships in For additional information, visit www.klimawerkstadtessen.de. individual projects, such as community-based research, (see www.duisburg.de/vv/produkte/pro_du/dez_v/31/ vi-01/102010100000055548.php, call on 03.04.2020) design thinking and social entrepreneurism. Since May 7 9 11 13 2017, UNIAKTIV/Service Learning has been a working Various projects in this concept rely on the central unit at the Institute for Optional Studies (IOS); con- notion that the city with all its resource and informa- currently, UDE’s contributions to the “Green Capital” tion flows is a metabolism (circular economy) as well were implemented at the university in cooperation with Duisburg.Sustainable as on the principle of joint knowledge production by napro. Together for urban climate protection all stakeholders. The creation of a new Sustainability 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Alliance is a “clearing house” to accompany and lend uisburg.Sustainable – Scientists from the pro- transparency to local transformation processes: A 13 14 15 16 17 D file area Urban Systems developed this climate community of actors uses technological means to col- protection strategy (2015-2017) under the direction lect existing knowledge, develops and discusses new of UDE’s Centre for Logistics and Transport (ZLV) in ideas and then makes a coordinated effort to imple- Talent scouting close cooperation with the City of Duisburg (https:// ment them. www.uni-due.de/zlv/klimainitiative-essen_en.php, ac- n Germany, young people’s educational paths are cessed on 03 April 2020). The concept, which is part of 5 7 9 11 12 13 I often determined by their family background the National Climate Protection Initiative of the then rather than their ability. This is where NRW Talent Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conser- Scouting comes in. A central aim of the programme is vation, Construction and Nuclear Safety (BMUB), is a to level the playing field of educational opportunities UNIAKTIV Uni goes city: a campaign against food waste in the strategic decision-making basis and planning aid for context of a UNIAKTIV Service Learning Seminar. for young people regardless of their parents’ income, Duisburg’s future climate protection. Centre for Societal Learning educational level or origin. It encourages talented

It reveals the potential for reducing CO2 emissions and Civic Responsibility young people from underprivileged backgrounds to technically and economically as well as the concomi- consider university studies or vocational training and tant measures for lowering energy consumption and supports them on their educational journey. For this climate-damaging emissions. Duisburg.Sustainable is NIAKTIV (Centre for Societal Learning and Civic purpose, the Ministry of Culture and Science (MKW) aligned with national climate protection targets and UResponsibility) offers services and innovative of North Rhine-Westphalia has earmarked up to 6.4 committed to the mandate to reduce emissions by collaborative tools for universities and communities. million Euros annually until 2020. Currently, the pro- 80 to 95 percent by 2050. The plan focuses on seven In particular, it provides advice and support to UDE’s gramme comprises 14 NRW universities, which were fields of action that take account of Duisburg’s special faculties and university leadership as they plan and selected by a jury in a nationwide tendering procedure. situation as an urban-industrial production location implement social transfer activities, research projects At UDE, the NRW Talent Scouting Programme cont- and European logistics hub. and development processes that combine research and ributes to sustainability by providing access to educati- teaching with a focus on the public interest or social on, advice and mentorship for young people. Fields of action for Duisburg.Sustainable commitment. UNIAKTIV was founded in 2005 at the Laboratory for Organisational Development (Professor 4 5 8 10 16 1. Industry and business Wolfgang Stark), financially supported by the Mercator 2. Transport and logistics Foundation (until 2009) and externally evaluated by 3. Climate-friendly urban development HIS GmbH in 2009. In 2013, UDE institutionalised 4. Energy savings, increased energy efficiency, UNIAKTIV, setting up its own coordination office 88 Together for sustainable development Transfer to society 89

napro’s recommendations for action Sustainability must be visible and accessible!

The articles in this report are examples of held Sustainability Action Days in 2015. The articles in how to initiate, conceptualise and imple- this report show that considerable progress has been ment sustainability transfer. UDE actively achieved in sustainable development since then. If held works to optimise this transfer, based, regularly, such Action Days provide many opportunities to make sustainability a tangible experience at UDE amongst other things, on the resolution Making yourself heard In October 2017, napro supported the two-day event “Cities and to enter into an active, informal conversation with as Drivers for Alternative Economies” run by the “Reclaim passed by the 2017 German Rectors’ Con- Our Economy” initiative. Transfer to society was not only interested students, staff, local initiatives and companies ference on “Transfer and cooperation as Podcasts are a very popular and up-to-date com- reflected in the various collaborations with the profile via a varied programme of activities. area Urban Systems, the Green Capital Europe Essen 2017, tasks of the universities” and the German munication tool. Hardly any other modern medium the state initiative StadtBauKultur NRW, the Initiative for Science Council’s position paper “Knowled- can hold its listeners’ attention to a given topic for Sustainability and the Club of Rome, but was also practised longer. A UDE sustainability podcast could help by utilising different types of venue such as the Freiraum Being responsive Weberplatz (see photo) and the Kreuzeskirche Essen. ge and Technology Transfer as an Element communicate sustainability-related research to of Institutional Strategies.” actors in the fields of politics, business, administra- UDE’s Transfer Department already has a number of tion and civil society, thus enhancing the visibility people available to be contacted on various topics. A and impact of these results. Green Office could act as a further contact point to support transfer on the overarching topic of sustainable he position paper laments a lack of strategy and/or development. As a future Green Office would ideally T awareness for the issue of ‘transfer at universities.’ Creating an experience network with all areas of the university and be co-foun- UDE does not, however, suffer from a deficit in this ded by students, there would not be any redundancies regard, as evidenced by its transfer activities and the Transfer can promote sustainable development by with existing institutions. Instead, it would function as fact that they are firmly embedded at the university. reaching out at public events. At European level, for an intersection, collecting sustainability-related enqui- Moreover, UDE underwent an in-depth “transfer audit” example, UDE is involved in a Sustainability Lecture ries and processing them together with the appropriate by the Stifterverband in 2017; the in-depth analysis Series within the AURORA network (p.92). At such partners. Moreover, a Green Office can actively shape resulted in concrete recommendations (see www.stif- public lectures, both university members and external sustainability-related transfer by providing organisati- terverband. org/transfer-audit). This report is not the visitors easily gain insights into how research at the onal support for the above-mentioned communication place to repeat such a comprehensive evaluation, which various partner universities contributes to the United tools and networking opportunities. is why we would just like to conclude this chapter by Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (for more highlighting a few options for UDE to reinforce sus- information visit https://aurora-network.global/event/ tainable development in its transfer activities. sustainability-lecture-series/). At local level, UDE 90 Together for sustainable development Sustainable networks 91

Sustainable networks Statement Living sustainability together Thinking and linking sustainability together

hen we think of sustainabi- of being actively involved in shaping W lity, it is typically in terms the project “Sustainability at uni- of ecology, economics and social versities: develop - network - report issues. However, this three-pil- (HOCHN)” as a research associate. lar model should be extended to As we share our results, we also share include networks, as well. The path our wealth of experience with others. to more sustainable development We work continuously and interac- at universities is difficult to navi- tively on practical solutions to help gate alone. While we were working implement sustainability step by step. Elisa Gansel on the sustainability process, my napro staff member from 2015 Through our mecur.admin project colleagues and I always encouraged until early 2020 “Establishing cooperation between exchange with other universities. I UA Ruhr Universities on sustainabi- still remember my first event at the lity“, we are also clearly showcasing University Forum of the National ‘As we share our sustainability-oriented research and Shaping universities so that they align with the goals of sustainable development is a complex Platform for Education for Sustain- teaching programmes at the level of results, we also share topic. Institutions that are committed to sustainability know that it is essential to levera- able Development (BNE) in Munich our university alliance. We are laying in 2015, which brought together our wealth of the foundation for even more coope- ge new insights, evolving technologies and instruments to promote sustainable development representatives of universities from experience with ration in a jointly organised sustain- appropriately. Sharing experiences, evaluating target achievement and reporting are ways of all over Germany. We all shared ability office that will serve all three reinforcing this process and enhancing its visibility. In this context, it is very helpful to main- one goal: to encourage our univer- others. We work universities, based on the model of a tain continuous and active communication between researchers and practitioners via networks. sities and colleges to transform and continuously and “Green Office” designed by the Uni- prioritise sustainability within their interactively on versity of Maastricht. These develop- institutions. Everyone faces similar practical solutions ments clearly show that sustainability The following chapter illustrates UDE’s existing network structures that help shape the univer- challenges, drivers and obstacles in is a process that we must think and sity’s sustainability strategy. The mission of the HOCHN network, which connects members from our efforts to establish sustainability to help implement practise together. several German universities, is to achieve a sustainable university landscape at national (and at our universities. Whether an ins- sustainability now also partly at international) level (p.93). At European level, UDE is part of the AURORA net- titution is large or small, the path to step by step.’ sustainable development is always a 4 9 17 work, which is dedicated to combining research excellence with social responsibility (p.92). At process. I always took away valuable international level, UDE is a member of ISCN (International Sustainable Campus Network) where input for our daily work from these top universities from all over the world share ideas and learn from each other (p.93). Similarly, meetings. events such as the symposium “NRW’s Universities on the Road to Sustainability” or the NRW But what is more, we are still network hub “Building and Establishing Sustainability at Universities” illustrate the importance collaborating in a great project group with other highly engaged of interactive exchange between different interest groups to identify varying perspectives and universities throughout Germany. strengthen sustainable networks (p.94). Since 2016, I have had the honour 92 Together for sustainable development Sustainable networks 93

Regional, national and preparing a sustainability report to determine how we HOCHN International Sustainable international university could work together meaningfully and which priorities Sustainability at universities: Campus Network we could set for the coming years. With the support of develop – network – report (ISCN) networks at UDE the Mercator Research Center Ruhr GmbH, we were able to hire student assistants at the three universities ince 2016, UDE has been working with ten other he International Sustainable Campus Network Examples of our partnerships for one year, starting in 2018, to draft the report and S universities and universities of applied sciences T (ISCN) supports universities around the world in for sustainable development take a structured approach to our universities’ joint as well as with the support of more than 120 other their exchange of information, interests, ideas and best sustainable development. institutions of higher education in Germany to promo- practice examples to promote a sustainable campus in te the sustainable development of the German higher teaching and research. The network includes numerous 17 education landscape. The joint project HOCHN, funded prestigious universities (Harvard University, Massa- by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research chusetts Institute of Technology, University of Oxford (BMBF), has been an essential part of napro’s day-to- and many more) as well as over 70 other institutions day operations. UDE has been involved in the project of higher education on five continents. UDE was the AURORA Universities Network Sustainability in UA Ruhr from the very first “round table” discussions with the first university in North Rhine-Westphalia to join the German Council for Sustainable Development via the network in 2016, initially limited to a five-year mem- A governance responsibility n autumn 2016, UDE was a German founding project application to the BMBF all the way through bership. Participating in ISCN facilitates exchange and I member of the AURORA network, whose common to approval and launch. The project is organised in six networking on the topic of sustainable campus de- strength lies in its members’ combination of research work packages: research, teaching & education, gover- velopment with nationally and internationally leading excellence and social responsibility. The high priority nance, operations, transfer and sustainability reporting. universities around the world. Membership in this AURORA affords sustainability as well as the United In the latter, we have assumed a leading role alongside network can benefit UDE by enabling a give and take of Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) re- the University of Hamburg and, in the early years, FU incentives and an exchange of knowledge on promoting flects its main mission to combine academic excellence Berlin. The project also has an advisory board and a sustainable development. By sharing our own experien- with social relevance. AURORA means learning from HOCHN network consisting of partners, partner uni- ces and progress, UDE and our sustainability initiatives each other. To do this, the network works in different versities and multipliers. Until the end of 2020, napro can also serve as a model for others. Currently, the other groups on six main topics: Diversity and inclusion, will actively help expand the network, from organising German members are Leuphana University of Lüneburg, societal impact and relevance of research, students, in- and co-hosting events at national and international FU Berlin, TU Darmstadt University and the University novation of teaching and learning, internationalisation level, reflecting on our common notion of sustainability, of Applied Sciences in Stuttgart. and, of course, sustainability. The sustainability group implementing and applying measures and methods, coordinates joint activities such as the “SDG Lecture through to adapting previous work and transferring the 17 from l to r: Elisa Gansel (former research assistant, UDE), Bastian Stahlbuck (coordinator, Sustainability Working Group, Series.” In June 2019, this series began with a lecture on individual guidelines into an overall guideline. We have TU Dortmund University), Anna Krewald (energy manager, SDG 17, “Partnerships for the goals”, at Vrije Universi- developed a university-specific sustainability code and Ruhr-Universität Bochum). teit Amsterdam. The group is also working on a mecha- corresponding guidelines as well as consulting services Symposium “NRW‘s Universities nism to offset the emissions generated by the network’s and other tools for sustainability reporting. We hope or UDE, the University Alliance Ruhr is one of the meetings. Its more ambitious goals include creating a this will make it easier for our university and others to on the Road to Sustainability” F most important collaborative partnerships in the travel tracker, setting up Green Offices at the member start reporting and transparently presenting sustainabi- Exchange and networking for a field of metropolitan research within the Rhine-Ruhr universities and achieving climate neutrality. One of lity activities for all interested parties. sustainable higher education landscape area. The idea to focus UA Ruhr’s efforts on sustainabi- the key projects of the Societal Impact and Relevance of lity was born in 2016 at a joint meeting of TU Dort- Research group also refers to the SDGs. Using biblio- 17 mund University’s sustainability working group with metric analysis, publications by AURORA members are hat do universities in NRW need in order to our napro team. It quickly became clear that we also associated with the SDGs in order to identify research W drive sustainable development? What role does wanted to get Ruhr-Universität Bochum on board. This focus areas (p.43). federal state policy play in this? How do we imple- was the beginning of several meetings during which we ment sustainability in research and teaching? These addressed a central question: How do we best organise For additional information on the network’s activities, visit and other questions were discussed on 24 November www.aurora-network.global/. our team activities when we all still have so much work 2016 at the symposium “NRW‘s Universities on the to do on sustainability at our respective universities? Road to Sustainability”, jointly hosted by napro and the Based on our experience at napro, we had the idea of 4 17 then Ministry for Innovation, Science and Research 94 Together for sustainable development Sustainable networks 95

napro’s recommendations for action Together for more sustainability – sharing ideas creates synergies

from l to r: Sustainability Officer Professor Dr André Niemann (UDE), then Minister for Innovation, Science and Research, Svenja Schulze, and President and Scientific Director of the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy gGmbH, Professor Dr Uwe Schneidewind, share their thoughts on a sustainable university landscape in NRW.

Whether at national or international level – exchange and networking are particularly useful when it comes to sustainability. Universities, in particular, should be pioneers in dealing with global challenges. In a mutually supportive network, members benefit from new input from outside to apply to their own structures. of the State of NRW (now the Ministry for Culture and Science of the State of NRW). At this event, napro brought together representatives from various universities, research institutions and ministries. Intensive workshops on topics such as sustainability research and embers learn from one another and thus avoid A leading network in reporting, university teaching and student involvement M mistakes as they implement diverse sustainabi- the field of sustainability complemented the programme. The event concluded lity projects. We at UDE’s napro team have been able with a highlight, a round table discussion that gave to continue developing our activities and thinking by at universities is the Green participants the opportunity to put questions to Svenja being involved in national and international networks. Office movement. napro Schulze, the then Minister for Innovation, Science and To maintain this successful practice, we recommend has already been in close Research of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. The that existing networks be maintained and that further contact with representati- lively discussion at the conclusion of the symposium third-party funding be acquired at both federal state revealed a wealth of different approaches, ideas and and federal level. Another leading network in the field ves and recommends opportunities to put NRW’s universities on the road to of sustainability at universities is the Green Office that we join, as well. sustainable development. This is why we need all sta- movement. napro has already been in close contact keholders to share their ideas in a common framework with representatives and recommends that we join, as for action. The symposium was the very first platform well. We should also encourage more members of our for exchange of this kind. university community to take part in the existing networks. napro warmly invites everyone to participate. 17 96 Together for sustainable development Engagement for sustainability 97

Engagement for sustainability Statement Engagement for sustainability Volunteering boosts motivation shows the way forward

he more than 42,000 students at change and promote sustainability T the University of Duisburg-Es- with the help of EU funding. This sen are a highly diverse community was the beginning of the initiative

of stakeholders. We, Darius Dreßler LOCO2L HEROES (p.108). In 2017, I (student of civil engineering) and joined the Initiative for Sustainability Ilka Roose (PhD student in the (IfN) (p.104), which was founded by ARUS programme), therefore belie- UDE students in 2005 and has since ve that sustainability at the universi- become an integral part of Essen‘s ty can only be achieved by and with Ilka Roose sustainability scene. In October 2017, its students. Darius Dreßler: ‘Volun- PhD student, member of the IfN and napro supported the event Initiative for Sustainability and teering has been an integral part of napro staff member since 2019 “Cities as Drivers for Alternative my everyday life since I started uni- Economies” run by the international versity. At the time, I was elected to initiative “Reclaim Our Economy” my faculty’s student council and hel- (ROE). UDE PhD students and I ped organise info events for fellow co-founded ROE and were delighted Volunteering is indispensable for sustainable development at our university. It proves that students. One student told me about to find support at the university, espe- UDE’s sustainability guidelines are not lost in the hustle and bustle of everyday professional the Amnesty International group cially from napro.’ The activities we and student life. On the contrary, the voluntary projects and initiatives at UDE, some of which in Essen (p.105) and invited me to present on the following pages are ex- are showcased here as examples, demonstrate the intrinsic motivation of our stakeholders, come along. I have been with the amples of sustainability in practice at group for about three years now. The and around UDE. We, Darius Dreßler thus creating advocacy for sustainability from within. At the same time, they achieve concrete wonderful thing about volunteering and Ilka Roose, consider it essential sustainability goals, such as preserving biodiversity in the Campus Garden (p.106) or fighting in this group is not only the social that the university actively provide inequality and ensuring high-quality education through the initiatives Weitblick (p.106) and aspect, but also to see that we really spaces and structures for engagement Darius Dreßler ArbeiterKind.de (p.105). can make a difference. The simple Student, member of in sustainable development. Given act of writing letters or activities Amnesty International, the current and predicted consequen- to educate others are immensely Essen centre group ces of climate change, we call upon The topics are varied and show that anyone and everyone can take ownership of successful sus- helpful. Particularly in times when the university to clearly acknowledge tainable development. The focus of this chapter is student engagement, whether on behalf of Europe is increasingly fortifying its the climate emergency in its univer- the General Student Council (AStA) (pp.102-103), the various student councils, or the more than borders and not all people enjoy the sity policy. To this end, we consider 40 other registered associations and organisations at UDE. In addition, students are involved in same rights, Amnesty International it necessary to permanently institu- is determined to counteract these tionalise sustainable development at numerous informal organisations to promote greater social cohesion in the UDE community. developments and defend human UDE. A “UDE Green Office” run by rights!’ Ilka Roose: ‘University is the students and staff for students and But it is not only the students who are motivated and embrace ownership. As the examples in perfect time of your life for gai- staff is an important step towards this chapter illustrate, “Studierendenwerk” (Student Services, pp.98-99), the Protestant Student ning new perspectives and getting making a serious commitment to a Community (p.106) and university staff members (p.107) have all become involved and contribu- actively involved. As an undergra- sustainability transformation. duate, I heard a lecture by Dieter te their various ideas to crafting a more sustainable UDE. Welfonder at UDE which first made me aware of ways to fight climate 3 4 5 9 11 12 13 17 98 Together for sustainable development Engagement for sustainability 99

Regional and seasonal dishes on the menu with an automatic shutoff, room temperature regula- Sustainability at tion systems and bathroom ventilation. Rainwater is “Studierendenwerk From the act of purchasing to the food on your collected in grey water tanks and then used to flush to- plate – sustainable management is a core principle of ilets. Studierendenwerk also operates two photovoltaic Essen-Duisburg” Catering at Studierendenwerk. In its seven canteens, systems, which are installed on the roofs and facades eight cafeterias and one restaurant across four diffe- of student residences. The electricity they generate is rent locations, Student Services minimises food waste fed into the company’s own grid, saving fossil fuels and Studierendenwerk, a student by optimising its purchasing practices and matching reducing operating costs by using renewable energies. services provider, is an integ- food production with demand. Resources are recycled and reused as much as possible: In modern waste ral part of everyday life at the management, waste separation and reusable products Sustainability starts at source are a matter of course, which includes reprocessing university, offering services oils and fats in biogas plants for reusable energy. In Sustainability is a core value of Studierendenwerk’s in catering, housing, student addition, a balanced range of vegan and vegetarian corporate culture. Action days, climate-neutral print

dishes and a preference for regional suppliers and media, CO2-saving travel by public transport, motion financing and childcare as well producers help save natural resources whilst also cur- detectors in offices and in-house training are just a as social and psychological bing emissions. One side effect of sourcing regional few of the many measures already introduced to raise products is that it supports local agriculture. As a awareness of the topic amongst the approximately 370 counselling for over 48,000 certified company, Studierendenwerk strictly follows Studierendenwerk employees. Studierendenwerk cares students and employees. As an the guidelines of the DE-ÖKO-039 control authority. deeply about social sustainability in its own operations Coffee is offered exclusively in organic and fair-trade and supports its employees by responding to their important player on campus, quality. As an eco-friendly alternative to the conventi- needs and promoting their potential. Its management onal paper cup, Studierendenwerk operates a deposit culture rests on the principles of equality, fairness Studierendenwerk feels that it system with reusable cups. Moreover, to encourage and work-life balance (for example, through flexible has a special social responsi- students to reject the environmentally harmful dispo- working hours, telework, part-time work for older sable version, in the cafeterias, hot drinks in returnab- employees), making Studierendenwerk a sustainable bility to promote sustainable le cups are cheaper. and social employer. Studierendenwerk always aims development. to adopt new ideas, implement further measures and expand existing processes whilst also subjecting them Oben: Studierendenwerk sources a large part of its Energy efficient housing to critical scrutiny. Together with the eleven other foodstuffs from certified traders in the region. At regular student services companies in North Rhine-Westpha- intervals, we visit suppliers to inspect products for freshness and quality on site. Studierendenwerk is also committed to sustainable lia, Studierendenwerk is working on guidelines for development in student housing. It provides more sustainable corporate management, which will require Unten: Catering, BAföG student grants and housing: As a regional company with 370 employees, Studierendenwerk than 2,500 rooms in 19 student residences in Essen, all stakeholders to commit to sustainable resource consciously assumes responsibility for ecological and social Duisburg and Mülheim. Over the past decade, vari- management. fairness on campus. ous residential complexes have been renovated and modernised for higher efficiency and lower emissions. 7 11 12 Windows, roofs and facades have been modernised to improve insulation, making the interiors more comfortable, reducing heating costs and protecting the environment. Further renovations will follow. Sustainable living is also promoted through ecological technologies such as motion detectors, shower fittings 100 Together for sustainable development Engagement for sustainability 101

Sales of top 3 side dishes Food and drink at UDE Side salad 136,522 Chips 122,977 Information from STUDIERENDENWERK (STUDENT SERVICES) Soup of the day 49,152 Fun fact: Duisburg campus sells more side salads. By comparison:

At UDE, STUDIERENDENWERK operates

3 canteens Campus Essen Campus Duisburg 1 restaurant 41,172 side salads 95,350 side salads 7 cafeterias and bistros

Top 5 vegan dishes 2018 Vegetable lasagne 9,521 Top 3 “Eat Organic” specials in the summer semester 2019 Soya Bolognese with fresh vegetables 8,414 and wholegrain pasta (organic) 1. Pork escalope on braised white cabbage with Westphalian ham, “Spätzle” pasta with vegetables and cranberries, 6,732 herb potatoes and tomato-cucumber salad served with mushroom sauce 2. Kirchhellen asparagus with turkey escalope, served with sauce Couscous in a pan with nuts and dried fruit 6,655 hollandaise or melted butter and new potatoes Chili sin carne with nachos 6,648 3. Roast turkey breast with a mustard crust, served with parsley sauce, potatoes tossed in butter and mixed salad

Sales of vegan and vegetarian food

2016 STUDIERENDENWERK regularly runs Organic products in the cafeterias 103,309 vegetarian, tests for organic dishes with meat Coffee 156,689 vegan dishes from animals that have been treated humanely: Tea bags “Lemonaid”

Drinks served in disposable cups* 2017 89,602 vegetarian,

172,478 vegan dishes ‘We are concerned about sustainability and the welfare and protection of farm animals. Our guests are also gradually rethinking the way they eat. More and more consumers want to eat regionally sourced food and meat from animals that have been treated well and butchered humanely. However, the big- Regional gest challenge is and remains the acceptance of the inevitably potatoes and 2016 2017 2018 higher price of meat products from animals that have been onions from 336,271 242,827 180,658 2018 treated humanely.’ 98,987 vegetarian, Bottrop 2018 Achim Herrmann 171,510 vegan dishes (Head of Gastronomy) 54,420 kilos of potatoes *The disposable cups used by Studierendenwerk are made of 100% corn starch (PLA) and are 100% biodegradable. 15,120kilos of onions 102 Together for sustainable development Engagement for sustainability 103

The Student Council AStA

The Student Council (AStA) is the executive committee representing UDE’s student body. Currently, its work is un- dertaken by five departments: social policy; ecology, mobility and health; culture; and press and public outreach.

hese main areas are complemented by autonomous Campus gardens and eco education Left: The Department of Ecology, Mobility and Health books, electronics and other useful items can also be regularly organises events on sustainability issues. departments which conduct anti-discriminato- brought and taken – not only sparing the environment, T An important topic is urban gardening in connection ry activities at UDE. They include the Autonomous As a result of collaboration between the Initiative with the “edible city” concept. but students’ slim budgets, as well. Womens’ Department and the LGBTQ Department for Sustainability and AStA’s Department of Ecology, Right: UDE students can ride a bicycle for an hour a (“Referat Trans Inter SchwubiLe”) that represents the Mobility and Health, in 2014, the Campus Garden day free of charge. Thanks to an agreement with the interests of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and Duisburg-Essen was born. In 2017, a university group firm Nextbike, students at UDE enjoy special conditions Future plans for using the Metropolrad Ruhr rental bike system. queer communities. of the same name was established. The aim is to revita- These main areas are complemented by autono- lise areas that have been lying idle and have now been The department has other projects in the pipeline, mous departments which conduct anti-discrimina- released for use by the university administration for including tory activities at UDE. They include the Autonomous the project Education for Sustainable Development in - introducing an organic fruit and Womens’ Department and the LGBTQ Department order to make the campus more attractive (p.106). vegetable box scheme (“Referat Trans Inter SchwubiLe”) that represents the When the City of Essen was named “Green Capital - setting up drinking water dispensers at UDE interests of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and of Europe”, in July 2017, AStA built a raised bed on the - organising clothes-swapping parties queer communities. Essen Campus between the S05 and S05T buildings. - educational events on sustainability and At the regular film evenings, discussion rounds and environmental topics lectures organised by the Department of Ecology, Mo- Moreover, AStA is currently working on a concept Use of alternative means of transport bility and Health on sustainability topics, there is also a to use its facilities for pilot projects on renewable ener- special focus on urban gardening in connection with the gies and energy saving. Apart from the semester ticket that enables students to “edible city” concept. An added bonus is that students In representing the student body vis-à-vis (techni- use public transport in the whole of NRW, AStA’s De- can gain practical experience in this thematic field. cal) Building Management and Studierendenwerk partment of Ecology, Mobility and Health campaigns (Student Services), the Department of Ecology, Mobility for additional sustainable transport strategies at UDE. and Health helps to communicate students’ ideas and Cooperation with the firm Nextbike means all students suggestions, especially on the ecological design of the can utilise the Metropolrad Ruhr system of rental bikes Fairsharer university (such as the new main refectory building at in all the towns and cities in the Ruhr. Thanks to the Duisburg). establishment of further Metropolrad Ruhr rental sta- On both the Essen and Duisburg Campuses there is a tions at the university, everyone can reach the various “Fairteiler” that is operated by the external Foodsharing 5 12 15 university sites in Essen and Duisburg quickly and Initiative in cooperation with AStA. People can bring sustainably. and take food to prevent it being thrown away. Usable 104 Together for sustainable development Engagement for sustainability 105

supports the development of new initiatives, such attend university, open meetings, surgeries, informa- as the Essen Nutrition Council. Amongst others, tion events, a hotline, a personal mentoring session, a the regional cycling initiative VeloCityRuhr and the website and its own social network ensure that those international group Reclaim Our Economy are also seeking advice are met with a low-threshold, credible part of IfN. In December 2018, IfN, together with and personal service. In order to implement compre- other partners, opened a “Specialist Shop for Urban hensive sustainability, it is advisable to raise aware- Transformation” (Fachgeschäft für Stadtwandel) in ness amongst university staff, too (starting uni, study Essen-Holsterhausen. It is a place where people can abroad, first jobs, careers in science). The permanent come together to practise and experience neighbour- staff at ArbeiterKind.de NRW can be approached in liness and sustainability in their own social environ- this regard. ment. If you would like to plan, share and implement ideas and projects revolving around sustainability 4 with welcoming, creative people, just drop into the Specialist Shop or write to us.

For additional information and contacts, Amnesty International Essen-Mitte visit www.initiative-fuer-nachhaltigkeit.de n many countries, people who campaign for human rights are in danger. Much has improved in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 I recent years, but we still experience governments and 13 14 15 16 17 political groupings massively restricting human rights. People like lawyers, journalists, environmental acti- vists and other critical voices who campaign for their rights are particularly threatened. Amnesty Internatio- ArbeiterKind.de nal is the world’s largest human rights movement and Diverse IfN projects and initiatives pursue the goal of sustainability. For all those who are the first we in the university group Essen-Mitte are a mixed in their family to go to uni bunch who work together on a voluntary basis. In the heart of the Ruhr area, we do our part to protect Students and UDE staff Initiative for Sustainability these people and their rights. Our website contains engage with sustainability n Germany, the likelihood of a young person go- background information, details of campaigns and our he Initiative for Sustainability (IfN) was foun- I ing to university depends to a high degree on their individual cases as well as insights into our work. We The following articles are a T ded by two women students at UDE in 2005. It family background: statistically, 79 out of 100 children welcome anyone who is interested and warmly invite provides a space for students, lecturers and other from academic families embark on a university course you to take part in our campaigns or group meetings. selection of projects and initi- interested parties to actively work together for the whilst the figure for children from non-academic atives organised voluntarily at multifaceted mission of sustainability. In 2010, the families is 27 out of 100 (Study by DZHW, May 2018). 5 10 16 initiative became a registered association and has a ArbeiterKind.de therefore encourages school students UDE; they are assigned to the constantly growing membership. The goal of sustain- from non-academic backgrounds to attend univer- ability is to create quality of life for current and future sity and supports them on their path to a degree and Weitblick Duisburg-Essen e.V. 17 Sustainable Development generations today by practising responsible social, first job. Relating their own educational histories and Goals. environmental and economic behaviours. IfN pursu- encouraging by personal example is the successful es this goal through various projects and initiatives: formula used by ArbeiterKind.de. Together with eitblick Duisburg-Essen is a student initiative that Practical everyday information and raising aware- the local group in Duisburg-Essen, ArbeiterKind.de W aims to play a role in achieving fairer access to ness for environmentally-friendly, climate-friendly informs school students, students and parents about education worldwide. Our principles include, amongst consumption, energy use and nutrition stand alongsi- day-to-day life at university and the ways of financing others, sustainability and action orientation. The pro- de hand-on opportunities and support for campaigns a university course. Employing a highly successful jects we fund must, therefore, conform to our social, for additional cycle paths. In its efforts, IfN cooperates peer-to-peer approach involving many people who ecological and economic objectives (https://weitbli- with many stakeholders and local initiatives and also are themselves the first generation in their families to cker.org/en/idea/). In order to promote projects as 106 Together for sustainable development Engagement for sustainability 107

sustainably as possible, we select them very carefully: “Level up!” is very communicative and gets a lot of people tal- they must be viable and also have been on the agen- Protestant Student Community king to one another,” said Dr Claudia Andrews, ESG’s da of local people. We thus support projects that are Duisburg-Essen student pastor. ESG regularly supports and initiates embedded in local structures and promote the notion sustainability projects which are the concrete mani- of capacity building. For us, education is the starting festation of local ecumenical efforts for peace, justice point: in the future, well-educated people will find it and safeguarding creation. Initiated and conducted by easier to realise their goals. Therefore, in the past, we ESG Duisburg-Essen, the project “Level up!” ran for have helped to build schools in Ghana and Senegal, four semesters from the winter semester 2017/18 to for example. Currently, we are financially supporting the summer semester 2019. Unfortunately, on 30 June a school class in Bangladesh in cooperation with Netz 2019, the sponsoring association that backed it, “deckel e.V. and, through our donations to MVCP, helping to drauf e.V.”, stopped providing free nationwide transport run a hygiene and sexual health workshop for girls in and marketing logistics. Togo. For additional information, visit 3 12 16 https://weitblicker.org/en/duisburg-essen/. Ilka Roose (left, research associate, UDE) and Evrim Ceren Kaya (right, Master’s student, UDE) at a brainstorming for LOCO L HEROES. 4 10 2 The UniversityNetworkSecretariats (UNS) works sustainably! Campus Garden Duisburg-Essen othing is as permanent as change – this is a princi- registered university group, Campus Garden pur- 500 plastic caps finance one polio vaccination. N ple university staff are all too familiar with because A sues various goals aimed at making the campuses they are the ones who put the innovative force of scien- in Duisburg and Essen more sustainable. Creating evel up! – a sustainability project run by the Protes- ce into operational practice. The enormous speed with green spaces at both university sites on the basis of Ltant Student Community (ESG) in which everyone which “Arbeit 4” (future of work) is challenging all staff protecting the environment and encouraging insect on campus can participate by collecting plastic bottle at universities demands dedicated cooperation amongst LOCO2L HEROES life helps, on the one hand, to improve the ecology of caps which are then sent for recycling. Every 500 caps colleagues. Research and teaching can only be excel- the existing spaces whilst, on the other, drawing the finance one polio vaccination, meaning everyone can lent if researchers are given the best possible support. attention of university students and staff to the value help – without donating money – to give others a better UNS networkers provide this support on a daily basis. OCO2L HEROES is the first climate protection of green spaces – all of which provides for a pleasant chance of a healthy life whilst conserving our world’s In order to secure (administrative) knowledge and L initiative at the universities in the Ruhr metropo- learning and teaching atmosphere. Every year, the finite resources. The project was a huge success! Thanks efficiency in internal processes, the network organises litan area. Those involved in the initiative on campus Campus Garden also yields Campus Garden honey to the support of many students and university staff as conversations amongst colleagues and meetings across want to raise awareness for climate protection and which is produced in cooperation with a Duisburg well their friends and families, over time, we collected the boundaries of subjects and faculties, communicates reducing CO2 emissions; they campaign to establish a beekeeper. Moreover, the Campus Garden also aims to ever more caps. Collection boxes mounted next to the suggestions for improvement and coordinates further climate protection culture at the university. Students bring together students from different disciplines and drinks vending machines in the refectories and cafete- training needs with the relevant units. The network is at all levels and on all courses can volunteer to support cultures, working together in the garden. This is a joint rias run by Student Services helped to draw attention used as a platform for sharing, designed to facilitate LOCO2L HEROES. Since it was founded in 2010, the activity that can even surmount language barriers and to the campaign. In many departmental tea kitchens good communication. In this way, the staff’s expertise initiative has already received a number of awards, help to generate a sense of community. Our project and at central locations around the university, such as makes an important contribution to quality assurance including being selected as a flagship project in the dm/ “Chinese Garden”, for instance, encourages close the library area and the International Office, there were in all opinion-forming procedures on topics relating UNESCO initiative “Ideas Initiative Future” as well as cooperation with Chinese students and contributes to mobile collection boxes and people could also bring to life in society. “We support people” – the network for its “Werkstatt N-Projekt” by the German Council cultural exchange. bags full of caps to ESG in the BRÜCKE building. In embraces this motto in many ways through its sup- for Sustainable Development. For additional information and times, the end, we were collecting a good five big refuse sacks port for students, researchers, visiting researchers and The climate protection initiative sees the university visit www.facebook.com/CampusgartenDuE/. every month, each containing 10,000 caps! “It’s great to colleagues. not only as a place of education but also of living and see how many people on campus are taking part, doing experience and therefore develops special actions to 11 15 something in their everyday lives for social sustainabi- 9 campaign for social learning situations. In 2019 and lity and plastic recycling. On top of which, the project beyond, together with Studierendenwerk (Student 108 Together for sustainable development Engagement for sustainability 109

Services) Essen-Duisburg and international start-ups, the University Library for its inhouse commitment to the initiative is working on the introduction of shared sustainability (pp.66-67). Additional commendations student accommodation with a climate protection have gone to the cross-faculty certificate “Education focus, indoor farming and the use of an e-cargo bike for Sustainable Development” that enables students to for particularly challenged students. transparently demonstrate the skills and knowledge For additional information, visit www.loco2lheroes.de / info@ they have acquired in the field of sustainable develop- loco2lheroes.de ment (p.46). The aim of the commendations is to moti- vate and inspire all members of the university to engage 11 13 17 with sustainable development. Visit napro’s website for an overview of all the commendations issued to date: https://www.uni-due.de/sustainability/welcome.php Commendation for engagement for sustainability 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2019: Social, ecological and economic engagement 2018: Ideas that conserve resources

UDE says thank you 13 14 15 16 17 from l to r: Sustainability Officer Professor Dr André Niemann, former from l to r: Sustainability Officer Professor Dr André Niemann, Chancellor Dr Rainer Ambrosy, Dr Claudia Andrews (Student Pastor in Lisa Prepens, Renata Maracic, Halid Omerovic and Ibrahim El-Haj the ESG, commended for the “Level up!” initiative), Rector Profes- (students, commended for a returnable cup deposit system), former DE’s multi-faceted engagement for sustainability sor Dr Ulrich Radtke, Nicole Walger (Head of UB, commended for Chancellor Dr Rainer Ambrosy, Rector Professor Dr Ulrich Radtke. should not go unnoticed. Consequently, since sustainability in the library), Maximilian Jung (student, commended U for the student initiative ENACTUS), Monika Brinner (UB’s inhouse 2016, napro has issued commendations at UDE’s Sum- sustainability officer), Jennifer Schollmeier (student, commended for mer Fair, expressing its gratitude on behalf of the uni- the student initiative ENACTUS). versity, especially to students and staff for their commitment to promoting sustainable development. To date, they have recognised individuals from different sectors of UDE who have actively put various ideas into practice: in the context of ecological sustainability, for example, napro recognised a student initiative to introduce a sustainable deposit system for returnable cups, as well as AStA Duisburg’s “Umsonstraum” (something-for-nothing space) and the creation of an environmentally and resource-friendly product catalogue for office supplies by the procurement team. Resource conservation is also the aim of the university’s UDE Classifieds, an inhouse portal for the exchange of furniture, equipment and materials that are no longer required (p.65). Commendations also go to projects devoted to social sustainability. Academic staff have, for instance, set up PCs with superfluous UDE computers at refugee accommodation in Essen; the student initiative ENACTUS introduced deposit donations to support projects for homeless people and, together with the “Level Up” initiative, the Protestant 2018: Sustainability in logistics 2018: Sustainable energy management Student Community helped to finance a programme to vaccinate children against polio (p.106). Amongst from l to r: Sustainability Officer Professor Dr André Niemann, Klaus from l to r: Sustainability Officer Professor Dr André Niemann, Rec- others, commendations also recognised Studierenden- Krumme (former Head of the Centre for Logistics and Transport and tor Professor Dr Ulrich Radtke, Andreas Kleine (Head of MSR Building his team, commended for their showcase project on sustainability-re- Management and his team, commended for their activities in the field of werk (Student Services) Essen-Duisburg for purcha- lated research in logistics ILoNa), Rector Professor Dr Ulrich Radtke, sustainable energy management), former Chancellor Dr Rainer Ambrosy. sing and promoting regional products (pp.98-99) and former Chancellor Dr Rainer Ambrosy. 110 Together for sustainable development Engagement for sustainability 111

napro’s recommendations for action Making engagement sustainable!

If we take a look at the registered organisations and associations at UDE two gaps are immediately obvious: What everyone can do. An example: only very few initiatives seem to address the fields of ecology and culture (theatre, film, music, journalism). Vast amounts of crockery disappear from the ca- The examples in this chapter, by contrast, show how feterias at our uni on a regular basis. We are de- diverse people’s engagement is at UDE in the various lighted that so many people prefer a “proper” cup areas. So, the question arises: How can UDE organise to a paper cup (which even saves money). But, and promote inhouse engagement in a way that makes to save resources, it is just as important to bring 2017: Sustainability for everyone 2017: Culinary sustainability it sustainable and visible? The following paragraphs the cups and other crockery back again! from l to r: Sustainability Officer Professor Dr André Niemann, from l to r: Rector Professor Dr Ulrich Radtke, Johanne Peito (staff describe some options for action: Nina Kiedrowicz (alumna of the Master’s course on Urban Systems, member of Studierendenwerk Essen-Duisburg), Gerd Schulte-Terhusen commended for developing the certificate “Education for Sustainable (Head of Gastronomy at Studierendenwerk Essen-Duisburg and other Development”), Rector Professor Dr Ulrich Radtke. members of the team, commended for sustainable catering at UDE), Creating permanent structures Sustainability Officer Professor Dr André Niemann. Office can cement this connection. It is consequently Engagement for sustainable development should aspire located mid-way between top-down and bottom-up to be sustainable itself. Particularly when it comes to processes. It pools students’ questions and ideas and student engagement, there is a problem: fluctuation. facilitates communication. Students come to uni, develop new projects or take part The idea of pooling student engagement is, in existing initiatives and then move on into working however, not that new at our university: UNIAKTIV life. How can we secure the structures when someone (pp.86–87) represents UDE interests in its third missi- is always leaving? A Green Office composed of a mixed on, that is, in the field of social engagement. The Green team of university employees and students could be Office should therefore draw on existing structures and a solution. As staff are employed long-term, they can collaborate with them. accompany the transition to the next generation of students and thus ensure that sustainable structures are Attracting attention maintained. The napro team’s experience has shown that there is Uniting motivation and ideas engagement and interest in sustainability in many sectors – not just amongst students but also in Operations At the same time, a Green Office can be a port of call and in the Faculties. But often, one hand does not know for questions and ideas, a place where people with what the other hand is doing. Networking activities, similar goals can come together. The napro team fre- such as the Sustainability Days that were held in 2015, quently receives suggestions from staff and students as make the various initiatives and ideas more transparent 2017: Recycling management 2016: Sustainable purchasing, student engagement to how UDE could be made more sustainable. When and accessible. and help for refugees the people behind these ideas meet in a Green Office, In a group with Rector Professor Dr Ulrich Radtke (far right) and Sustainability Officer Professor Dr André Niemann (third from left), from l to r: Former Chancellor Dr Rainer Ambrosy, Rector Professor they can devise concrete projects jointly. If we look at UDE staff (commended for the UDE Classifieds portal, from l to r: Dr Ulrich Radtke, Sabine Engelke (member of UDE’s Procurement the university as a system, these connections generate Anja Lhotak (Department of Economic and Financial Affairs), Fabian Department and team, commended for sustainable purchasing), Strachanski (CIM), Martina Buiting (Staff Unit for Occupational Safety participants in the AStA Department of Ecology and Mobility (and emergence: the interplay of the individual elements & Health and Environmental Protection), Guido Kerkewitz (deputy team, commended, amongst others, for the “Umsonstraum”), André creates new possibilities. head of CIM), Britta Mauritz (Department of Facility Management) Kreft (Dean’s Office, Faculty of Biology with Arnim Spengler from the If we adhere to the idea of a system, we realise that und Benjamin Krawieczek (former member of Department of Economic Institute for Construction Operations and Management, commended and Financial Affairs). for setting up PC stations in refugee accommodation and schools in there seems to be a weak point: the connection between the north of Essen using superfluous UDE computers), Sustainability student engagement and university leadership. A Green Officer Professor Dr André Niemann. 113 Prospects for a sustainable UDE

“Open-minded”, the motto of UDE, is taken literally and implemented successfully by many committed sustainability stakeholders. Whether accompanied and initiated by napro or organised independently – the research projects, courses, operational and social engagement, transfer activities within and outside of the university as well as the efforts to institutionalise sustainability are all cause for hope as we look to the future. Student and staff engagement in initiatives and activities at UDE as well as university members’ intrinsic motivation in research, teaching, operations, transfer, social responsibility, engagement and networking are remarkable. Now it is important to keep the momentum going in both existing and future activities. This chapter illustrates where napro thinks UDE needs to take concrete action and how a joint sustainability strategy could help to put it into practice. The colourful towers on Essen Campus are a hallmark of UDE and are also known as the “beacons of knowledge”. The colours reflect the wealth of variety at UDE. 114 Prospects for a sustainable UDE Need for action 115

Statement Sustainability: a strategic mission UDE’s future is sustainable Reinforcing the path to greater sustainability

versity. They guide us and commit Of course, staff recruitment and HR Today, the impacts of climate change and long-term which takes account of sustainability as us to always aligning our working development are also an important global inequality are ever-present, not just the basis for all decisions in the fields of teaching, practice with our guiding objectives. topic for UDE as an employer. The research, operations, transfer and social matters, in the Global South but at national and re- university is located in a region that using a Green Office concept as the connecting link. has been shaped by structural chan- gional level in and around the Ruhr cities The aim is to drive UDE’s development into a holi- We support research and teaching. ge from an industrial to a service-ba- of Duisburg and Essen, too. So, it comes as stically sustainable university. To this end, measures We practise efficient organisation. sed economy. The transformation no surprise that socially and politically the can be introduced in all areas that will transform the We lead with commitment and towards sustainability is an oppor- topic of sustainability is rapidly gaining in entire university in the coming years. In order to get dedication. tunity for UDE to head-up progress ever closer to the vision of a sustainable university, Jens Andreas Meinen We lead with respect and in this science region. importance. sustainability-oriented actions by all members of the Chancellor appreciation. university are the key to success. With the help of a We build on information and permanently established Green Office as a hub where involvement. everything comes together, this and other measures We unlock potential. his report shows why and how UDE as a respon- could be implemented in a coordinated and structured We promote health. T sible university addresses this topic in diverse ways. fashion. The degree of support from the University We trust people. At the same time, the recommendations for action and Board (top-down) and the dedicated members of UDE our Top 10 clearly indicate that instituting napro in (bottom-up) inspire hope for the future. n August 2019, in the middle the form of a Green Office is decisive for reinforcing I of the protests by the Fridays- the path to sustainable development. School students 4Future movement, I became the I am very much looking who take part in the Fridays4Future movement and new Chancellor at the University forward to being able to play my similar initiatives will soon be coming to university and of Duisburg-Essen. Right from the part in helping this still young and demanding straightforward answers to the questions of start it was clear what a crucial role internationally successful university sustainability. Today, already, students at UDE engage sustainability plays for the future to continue its development. With with the topic. Closer cooperation with students and of UDE. This report illustrates the regard to sustainability, the path is university staff is therefore essential for continuing extent to which UDE staff and stu- strewn with societal challenges that sustainability efforts. Against this backdrop, napro dents are already driving the topic we as a university must and, indeed, recommends taking the following short- and medi- in many sectors. The diversity of the want to address: one such topic is um-term (2020 to 2022) steps to embed sustainability articles reveals that our university digitisation. How can we implement as a strategic mission: thinks ecologically, socially and our administrative processes wisely 1. Acquisition of funding for a Green Office concept economically. In the administration, and usefully with the means offered for a period of at least three years with the option of too, there is a keen awareness of our by digitisation? UDE’s building de- permanent implementation. responsibility for the success of our velopment is another key point. How 2. Creation of a Green Office team of staff and students university and for our employees’ do we deal with renovation projects? responsible for the individual fields of action: teaching, work satisfaction. This is embedded With research buildings? In order to operations, research, transfer and social matters. in eight management principles that craft needs-based solutions in line 3. Identification of actors willing to actively support the formulate our understanding of our with sustainability we must involve respective fields of action. On this basis, a sustainabili- duties and our role within the uni- our students in the planning stage. ty strategy should be implemented in the medium- to 116 Prospects for a sustainable UDE Areas requiring action 117

napro’s TOP 10 areas requiring action 4. Preparing a holistic mobility concept should encourage active participation in sustainability Ten steps towards greater sustainability at UDE processes. As already indicated in the chapter on Operations, mobility is one of the areas at UDE that has potential 8. Extending the energy management system for development. Efforts should be made to devise a holistic concept for all members of the university that The digital energy management system in use at UDE, meets the needs of a “commuter university”. This me- enerGO+, is not in operation across the entire university ans both student and staff mobility as well as mobility for technical reasons. Digitisation is an important topic in The previous chapters show that UDE is on 2. Securing napro through a necessitated by Operations. See pp.68-69 for additio- the energy transition (towards greater energy efficiency nal recommendations for action. and resource-friendly energy use) and should be utilised the right path to ascribing special import- Green Office concept to a greater extent for managing the buildings. In this ance to sustainability. Many dedicated 5. Continuing to develop sustainable context, the state of NRW, in particular, should provide members of the university have conducted In order to secure napro’s work to date and support procurement management support to facilitate the expansion of digital solutions impressive (research) projects and events staff and students in their efforts to establish sus- (such as enerGO+). in recent years. The Top 10 areas requiring tainability at UDE in the long term, napro needs The range of more sustainable office supplies and to be institutionalised by expanding the existing furniture should be extended and assigned a stronger 9. Accrediting curricula – action for greater sustainability are based unit and implementing a Green Office concept. For presence in the inhouse SAP area. Just like other large instituting sustainability on napro’s experience and the recommen- the purpose of coordinating additional actors and operations, UDE could urge its providers to reveal their dations for action in this report. In our being able to conduct joint projects, well-connected, CO2 balance sheet. The certificate in Education for Sustainable Develop- opinion, they are the ten most important permanent contacts are essential. In a Green Office ment and many other courses were the first steps on the fields of action at UDE that we want to concept, the napro team could be expanded to in- 6. Climate protection concept path to more sustainability in teaching. Further consi- clude additional student or academic assistants and deration should now be given to the range of courses to (incl. CO2 accounting) tackle together in the next few years. Cur- voluntary actors and thus guarantee the involvement introduce a special focus on sustainability. It would be rently, they are being discussed with the of all sustainability-minded university members, not So far, it has unfortunately not been possible to conduct desirable to promote education for sustainable develop- university leadership. least the students. a meaningful CO2 audit at UDE. At present, it is impos- ment not only in the form of a general introduction to sible, for example, to register consumption in certain the topic but also as an advanced specialisation in the 3. Developing target and performance individual buildings. Nor can we precisely determine respective subjects. agreements on sustainable development the ecological footprint of business travel. To address this, adaptations need to be made to our SAP that would 10. Establishing a strategy for sustainability

Since 2016, sustainability has been embedded in enable us to systematically determine the CO2 emissi- monitoring (incl. the creation of incentive a specific passage in the target and performan- ons generated by business travel. This and other factors and scoring systems)

ce agreements concluded with all institutions at should then flow into a holistic UDE CO2 audit covering UDE. It requires them to report to the Sustainabi- everything from the faculties through to the central To make sustainability measurable, so that the results lity Officer and team once a year on their sustain- facility level. In order to cover the entirety of ecological can be read, is no easy matter. What is known as sus-

ability activities. So far, the form and scale of the sustainability at UDE, the CO2 balance sheet should be tainability monitoring is firmly established in sustaina- 1. Establishing sustainability guidelines report has been left up to the institutions them- embedded in a UDE-wide climate protection concept. bility research and makes it possible to analyse (trend) selves. Now the recommendation is, on the one Climate protection goals and measures must be defined developments and incorporate control mechanisms. UDE’s existing guidelines address some aspects of hand, to simplify reporting by introducing a stan- and established. This should be introduced at UDE in order to develop sustainability but do not specifically showcase the dard format for teaching, research and operations scoring systems and/or other sustainability incentives topic. In order to make its commitment to sustain- and, on the other, to increase both measurability 7. Promoting an overarching (both on material and non-material levels) that are tailo- ability more visible and to target university mem- and comparability as well as the commitment to communication strategy red to the needs of our university. bers more effectively with its sustainability efforts, greater sustainability. sustainability guidelines should now be drawn up The sheer number of university members and the dual addressing the topics of mobility, HR, student and campus situation with sites in Duisburg and Essen societal engagement as well as resource-efficient demands a unified communication strategy. Regular behaviour. posts on all the available platforms through to campaigns 118 Imprint Imprint 119

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In formulating its 17 Sustainable 2 Zero hunger Development Goals (SDGs), the End hunger, achieve food security 12 Responsible consumption United Nations have agreed on and improved nutrition and promote and production targets for a period of 15 years sustainable agriculture Ensure sustainable consumption (2015 to 2030). For the first time, and production patterns. equal weight is given to the three 3 Good health and well-being pillars of sustainability: social, Ensure healthy lives and promote 13 Climate action environmental and economic. The well-being for all at all ages. Take urgent action to combat SDGs build on the Millennium climate change and its impacts. What we do today determines Development Goals (MDGs) which 4 Quality education were ratified by heads of state and Ensure inclusive and equitable what the world will look like tomorrow. 14 Life below water government from around the world quality education and promote life- Conserve and sustainably use the in New York in 2000 and inclu- long learning opportunities for all. oceans, seas and marine resources Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach (1893): de a total of eight development for sustainable development. Aphorisms, Paetel, Berlin. goals. In contrast to the MDGs, 5 Gender equality which focus in particular on the Achieve gender equality and 15 Life on land countries of the Global South, the empower all women and girls. Protect, restore and promote sustain- SDGs address all states. They are able use of terrestrial ecosystems, mutually dependent and are thus 6 Clean water and sanitation sustainably manage forests, combat inseparable. The ‘five Ps’, that Ensure access to affordable, reliable, desertification, and halt and reverse is, the key messages that head sustainable and modern energy land degradation and halt biodiversi- up the 17 SDGs, clearly illustrate for all. ty loss. this connection: people, planet, prosperity, peace, and partnership. 7 Affordable and clean energy 16 Peace, justice and With its slogan, “leaving noone Ensure access to affordable, reliable, strong institutions behind”, the SDGs emphasise that sustainable and modern energy for Promote peaceful and inclusive so- no person in the world community all. cieties for sustainable development, should be overlooked. In order provide access to justice for all and to achieve the SDGs, intensive 8 Decent work and economic build effective, accountable and cooperation is required amongst growth inclusive institutions at all levels. countries everywhere, all of which Promote sustained, inclusive and are called upon to report on their sustainable economic growth, full 17 Partnerships for the goals progress at global and national and productive employment and Strengthen the means of implemen- level (BMZ 2017: Agenda 2030 für decent work for all. tation and revitalize the global part- nachhaltige Entwicklung. 9 Industry, innovation nership for sustainable development. This report responds to the above and infrastructure call by assigning UDE’s efforts to Build resilient infrastructure, promote the 17 Sustainable Development inclusive and sustainable industrializ- Goals. ation and foster innovation.

10 Reduced inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.