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Télécom Bretagne
Description/achievement of initiative

1. To be exemplary in the application of the principles of sustainable development2. To train our engineering students in the economic, environmental and social issues of sustainable development and to develop specific courses on this theme3. To transpose, in a clear and measurable manner, sustainable development into our research programmes4. To reduce the ecological footprint of our activities (teaching, research, innovation, transport, catering, accommodation, purchases)5. To recognise diversity and combat all forms of discrimination regarding students and personnel6. To reconcile the evolution of our activities and our workforce, while looking out for everyone's best interest

Implementation methodologies

The School is conscious of the environmental, social and economic impacts of its activities,(Relations with local authorities, suppliers and industrial partners)As a higher educational establishment and research and innovation centre, Télécom Bretagne has responsibilityfor :- raising the ethical awareness of its students, strengthening their commitment and critical discernment in a complex world of limited resources- the creation of economic activities and innovative projects linked to ICT and respectful of the people and resources of the planetAs a Public Institution, it has an exemplary role,To drive and promote the underlying values of sustainable developmentAs an employer it has a responsibility to its workforceFinally, commitment to a programme of sustainable development / societal responsibility is, above all, for Télécom Bretagne, synonymous with commitment to a process of advancement and innovation.

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

Partner(s)

Télécom Bretagne
Progress reports
Goal 4
2015
Regional and National sustainable development projects
Staff / Technical expertise
Expertise of students and staff concerning sustainable development

Basic information
Time-frame: 2012 - 2015
Partners
Télécom Bretagne
Countries
Contact information
Friedel Paul, President, directeur@telecom-bretagne.eu
United Nations