Cooperation for more climate protection

"The necessary transformation of society in North Rhine-Westphalia towards climate neutrality can only succeed if everyone steps up their efforts. The state is setting a good example and wants to make its administration climate-neutral by 2030. Because we are simply stronger together, I am delighted that all 30 public universities have accepted the invitation to balance and report greenhouse gas emissions according to uniform standards. Together, we are driving forward climate protection in our country, driving innovation and can be role models for climate protection. An important step on the way to climate neutrality!"

"The universities in North Rhine-Westphalia are playing a decisive role in shaping our climate-neutral future. They are providing excellent training for the specialists of tomorrow and are researching ways in which we can protect the climate even more. In addition, they are already using sustainability strategies to reduce their own greenhouse gas emissions. It is very fitting that the public universities in North Rhine-Westphalia are participating in the climate neutrality reporting system and thus enabling uniform transparency. Together, the state and universities are creating the basis for annual monitoring, which will be a great help for further measures!"

"Universities and universities of applied sciences are intensively involved in research, teaching, technology and administration in the fields of climate research, environmental protection and sustainability in order to meet global challenges on a scientific basis. The willingness of researchers, students and employees to contribute to solutions for reducing CO2 emissions in everyday university life remains high. We would like to thank the ministries involved for allowing the state's universities to participate in the development of a joint reporting system on the path to climate-neutral state administration. The requirements for a climate-neutral campus are great, but can be met with joint effort - we look forward to it!"