Running a university requires significant resources and involves many areas, including waste management, energy, mobility, construction, fire safety, and environmental protection. LMU is actively committed to reducing its consumption of resources and minimizing its environmental impact. The university’s goal is to create a campus infrastructure that is environmentally friendly, safe, and resource-efficient.
The Safety, Health and Sustainability Office (SGN) is LMU's central advisory body for waste management, occupational safety, biological safety, fire protection, hazardous goods transportation, emergency management, radiation protection, animal welfare and environmental protection .
In addition to the consulting services, SGN provides comprehensive information and practical tools to support work in these areas.
Various initiatives and work areas at LMU actively implement measures to protect the climate and the environment. They make a significant contribution to ecological sustainability and to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
LMU researchers and staff can find further information and practical tips in the university’s service portal (restricted access).
As a research university, LMU recognizes the importance of evidence-based climate action. By systematically recording and evaluating its emissions in accordance with the internationally recognized Greenhouse Gas Protocol standard, the university lays the foundation for effective action and a long-term contribution to global climate goals. Transparent monitoring enables informed decisions and measurable progress on the path toward a climate-conscious campus.
Labs at LMU consume four times more energy than other areas, accounting for more than one-third of the university’s total energy use. Water consumption and the use of disposable plastics are also high in laboratory settings. However, there are many ways to conserve resources.
LMU employees can find useful tips and examples of successful resource-saving measures in the service portal. We will be happy to assist you with any further questions.
LMU offers outstanding facilities for exceptional teaching and research spaces that enable sustainable research and practical teaching. Students and researchers can use these spaces to develop and implement innovative ideas that address key sustainability challenges.
