UG Green Office
The Green Office celebrated its eleventh anniversary in 2025. In recent years, the role of the Green Office has changed dramatically and sustainability has taken a prominent place within the University. Sustainability is one of the core values of the University of Groningen, as stated in the Strategic Plan. The theme is reflected in education & research and is of great importance for the University's business operations.
What does the Green Office do?
The Green Office coordinates and initiates activities for the sustainable development of the University and is the author of the UG's sustainability policy (Sustainability Roadmap 2021-2026). The working method is based on (new) legislation in the field of sustainability, the Netherlands Climate Agreement, the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations and local agreements such as the Groningen Agreement.
In addition to their regular tasks, all Green Office staff regularly initiate new projects and are involved in UG-wide developments. This could include tenders, policy formation or organizing meetings.