{"id":45013,"date":"2024-01-31T16:52:50","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T15:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ethrat2.flake.work\/eth-domain\/umwelt-energie\/"},"modified":"2025-01-24T11:43:40","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T10:43:40","slug":"environment-energy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ethrat.ch\/en\/eth-domain\/environment-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"Environment & energy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The ETH Domain seeks to play a pioneering role in climate protection. The two Federal Institutes of Technology as well as the four research institutes have common goals in terms of environmental protection and, in providing their respective services, make the best possible use of the resources they require for their proper functioning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The \u201cClimate Package of the Federal Administration\u201d adopted in 2019 (see below) set ambitious targets for the ETH Domain, especially as regards CO2<\/sub> emissions. The ETH Domain institutions are seeking to play a pioneering role in climate protection. Numerous projects, measures and ideas have been proposed that are targeted on a swift reduction of CO2<\/sub>, emissions \u2013 whether in buildings, during research work or with regard to energy supplies.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Environmental policy<\/h4>\n

The environmental policy and targets form part of the environmental management system of the ETH Domain. The latter provides a global view of the whole \u201cenvironment & energy\u201d issue and hence a more effective way of pinpointing the challenges presented by Energy Strategy 2050 in the context of ETH Domain\u2019s operation. The environmental policy and targets of the ETH Domain were drawn up jointly by the ETH Board together with the two Federal Institutes of Technology and the Domain\u2019s four research institutes, based on the Confederation\u2019s requirements.<\/p>\n

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The results of the various measures implemented in the environmental and energy fields, along with concrete examples, are published each year in the\u00a0Annual Report of the ETH Board on the ETH Domain<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Environmental Policy<\/h4>\n

The environmental policy and the environmental targets are part of the ETH Domain\u2019s environment management system. This enables the ETH Domain to obtain an integrative view of environment and energy issues and to meet the challenges of the Energy Strategy 2050 for the operation of the ETH\u00a0Domain in an even better way. The ETH Domain\u2019s environmental policy was drawn up by the ETH\u00a0Board in cooperation with the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology ETH Zurich and EPFL, as well as the four research institutes PSI, WSL, Empa and Eawag, and it takes its bearings from the overriding precepts of the Confederation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The ETH Domain fully acknowledges its long-term responsibility towards the environment. In their teaching and research, the institutions of the ETH Domain seek to achieve a leading global position in this area. All aspects of their services are provided in as environmentally responsible and resource-saving a manner as possible, and they act as role models in the construction and operation of their facilities. The following\u00a0principles\u00a0and\u00a0fields of activity\u00a0are defined in the ETH Domain\u2019s environmental management policy:<\/p>\n

The institutions of the ETH Domain meet all statutory requirements relating to the environment (legal compliance).
The institutions of the ETH Domain measure their use of resources and optimise them in terms of environmental impact.<\/p>\n

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  • The institutions of the ETH Domain construct and operate their buildings, infrastructure and green spaces in compliance with the principles of sustainable development.<\/li>\n
  • The institutions of the ETH Domain promote sustainable transport.<\/li>\n
  • The institutions of the ETH Domain take environmental concerns into account when choosing suppliers and partners.<\/li>\n
  • Employees and students of the institutions of the ETH Domain behave in a proactive and environmentally responsible manner.<\/li>\n
  • The institutions of the ETH Domain and the ETH Board prepare a full and transparent annual report on the measurements made, action taken and targets met. This report is made available to the public.
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    The ongoing development of environmental management in the ETH Domain is evaluated using the following indicators in particular:<\/p>\n

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    • Efficient energy usage in infrastructure, teaching and research.<\/li>\n
    • Reduction of direct and indirect emissions (quantitative and qualitative indicators).<\/li>\n
    • Efficient use of resources (water, paper, chemicals etc.).<\/li>\n
    • Advanced waste management with a high proportion of recycling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t