The Carinthia University of Applied Sciences is EMAS certified. The report for the "1st environmental audit" as well as a "management manual" have been prepared, including a mission statement for the environmental management system, which includes all campuses, study programs and research areas as well as the Center for Further Education. First internal trainings for a successful implementation of the environmental management system for employees also took place.
Our aims are:- reducing our emissions and ecological footprint (e.g. by travelling less)
- implementing measures regarding the use of energy
- saving resources
Students on the Master degree program in Architecture have developed an innovative roof tile that optimally regulates the temperature on the roof surface throughout the year. This prevents both living spaces and cities from overheating. The two UAS graduates Joseph Gansger and Julien Presland have since founded the company Solution Zero with the aim of making a contribution to climate neutrality in the construction industry.
- The first Campus Clean-up Day took place in April 2023 to set an example for a clean environment. In June 2024, together with Felix Krainer, the initiator of Planet Matters, another campaign to clean up the outdoor area at the Villach campus took place. Felix Krainer calls for waste collection worldwide on the social media platform. His ‘Planet Matters’ account is the second largest environmental page on TikTok.
- We have installed a climate-friendly green roof on the “Spittl“ (CUAS building in Spittal).
- In the future, we would like to offer carpooling possibilities. We also work on a concept for eco-friendly travel.
