Knowledge Transfer Sustainability
As part of the university's sustainability strategy, hei_INNOVATION is developing a tool that helps scientists review their transfer projects for issues of ecological, social, and cultural sustainability and identify potential improvements.
Key Questions
Environmental sustainability
What steps are being taken to minimize the project's environmental footprint?
Are sustainable materials and resources being used?
How are energy consumption and waste production being reduced?
Social sustainability
Does the project promote social inclusion and equality?
Does the project have a long-term positive social impact?
Are local communities involved?
Cultural sustainability
Does the project take into account the cultural aspects and traditions of the respective target groups?
Are cultural values respected and integrated?
Result
When planning the transfer activity, issues of ecological, social, and cultural sustainability are taken into account, and measures to promote the sustainable use of resources are implemented.