Climate
Meet the climate ambassadors at SUND
If SDU is to reach its climate goals, it will take both action and a sense of community. At SUND, five climate ambassadors are ready to support the green transition – two of them have just stepped into the role. Meet them here.
To anchor climate efforts locally, SDU has established a network of climate ambassadors across faculties and departments.
The climate ambassadors share knowledge, strengthen collaboration on climate initiatives, and kickstart green actions close to everyday life. They support both managers and colleagues in turning ambitions into concrete actions – for example by:
- Sharing knowledge and data about CO₂ footprints, e.g. from travel and procurement
- Launching local green initiatives and behavioural changes
- Building networks and fostering collaboration across departments
- Making it easier to make sustainable choices in daily life
Who are the climate ambassadors at SUND?
At SUND, several committed climate ambassadors are already in place – feel free to reach out if you have ideas or questions:
- Camilla Enggaard, Department of Molecular Medicine
- Gitte Kitlen, Department of Molecular Medicine
- René Engelhard Hansen, Department of Sports Science and Biomechanics
- Dorte Winther, SUND Finance (new)
- Mattias Højgaard Toftholm, National Institute of Public Health (new)
How can the climate ambassadors support you?
Do you have ideas for green improvements or questions about how to make everyday life more sustainable? Then get in touch with one of the climate ambassadors.
For example, you could:
- Invite an ambassador to a department meeting or a local workshop
- Get input on green procurement, meeting formats or travel
- Share ideas and experiences with others in the network
- Help create dialogue about climate in your daily work
Would you like to help make SUND greener?
The climate ambassador network needs more engaged members from diverse academic backgrounds. Would you like to get involved?
As a climate ambassador, you’ll receive an introduction, access to data, and ongoing support from SDU.
SDU’s climate goals
SDU’s climate efforts are based on three types of emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3), which together form the framework for action across the entire university.
What do Scope 1, 2 and 3 mean?
- Scope 1: Direct emissions – e.g. from university buildings, machinery and vehicles
- Scope 2: Indirect emissions from energy – e.g. electricity and district heating
- Scope 3: Other indirect emissions – e.g. travel, procurement and outsourced services
SDU’s climate goals towards 2030
- Scope 1 and 2: Net zero – meaning zero net emissions
- Scope 3:
- 57% reduction in CO₂ from business travel (compared to 2018)
- 15% reduction in CO₂ from procurement
- 15% reduction in other Scope 3 categories
SUND and the climate goals
SUND has great potential to make a difference – especially by incorporating climate considerations into everyday routines.
- Think in terms of shared and sustainable solutions – for example, by sharing equipment across departments
- Make thoughtful purchasing decisions: Use SDU’s consumption principles , and prioritise reuse and repair whenever possible
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Rethink your transport habits – especially flights:
- Can trips under 500 km be made by train?
- Can meetings and conferences take place online?
SUND’s CO₂ emissions from air travel in 2024:
By 2030, the goal is a 57% reduction – equal to a maximum of 619 tonnes CO₂e. In 2024, SUND is at around 800 tonnes CO₂e. That’s close to the target, but there’s still room for improvement.