As a socially committed university, sustainability is an unmistakable theme within our organization. We have ambitious sustainability goals, in which employees play a major role. Many of our scientists conduct research into sustainability and a green(er) future. We also support initiatives that focus on sustainablity, such as the Design Impact Transition (DIT) platform.
This is how Erasmus MC becomes a circular hospital
Seven bin bags of waste per intensive care patient per day. And that is only a fraction of a hospital's environmental impact. Circularity is the answer. But how do you achieve that without compromising the quality of healthcare? Erasmus MC researcher Nicole Hunfeld thinks it can be done.
Travel to your work sustainably
We offer various options to enhance sustainable commuting to and from work.
Sustainable catering
Using local seasonal products, vegetarian catering and preventing food waste.
These professors conduct research in the field of sustainability:
"We want to become a market where consumers choose to repair and not replace"
Prof.dr. René Repasi is a big supporter of repairing: "The waste of raw materials makes no sense."
The importance of sustainable co-creation
"Through co-creation with residents, ideas are transformed into reality," says Prof. Dr. Ingmar van Meerkerk.
To what extent do international multinationals act in a socially responsible manner?
"It’s no longer a question of if you’re going to adopt sustainable practices", says prof.dr. Rob van Tulder.
"The university must step up its efforts, especially in the field of education on sustainability"
Several EUR teachers teach subjects that have to do with sustainability. Get to know the teachers, find out what motivates them and discover the challenges they face. The university community can help to deal with these challenges.