University network sets up group to tackle sustainability

High-level group will share thoughts on institutional and EU sustainability policies

The League of European Research Universities network has set up a group for senior staff from its 23 member institutions to discuss environmental sustainability, citing the issue’s growing importance in institutional strategies and long-term EU policy.

Leru said on 29 March that vice-rectors and other senior managers in the group could discuss topics such as ways to change their procurement policies, ideas for offsetting carbon emissions and sustainable building renovation.