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HAN University of Applied Science
Description/achievement of initiative

Current projects already underway.

Implementation methodologies

A selection of the projects for the coming years 1. At least 15 of our bachelor courses will have a certified (through the AISHE-audit) sustainable curriculum (2012: 5 bachelor courses have a certificate) 2. Starting a centre of expertise in sustainable energy 3. Starting a centre of expertise in sustainable health care 3. The new building for the Faculty of Education will be the most sustainable school building in the Netherlands 4. All procurement actions are submitted to sustainability criteria 5. Reduction of energy-use from IT-services with 40% 6. Reduction of energy-use through mobility with 20% 7. Reduction of paper-use with 40%

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

Partner(s)

HAN University of Applied Science
Progress reports
Goal 4
2015
Reduction of energy-use through mobility with 20%
2015
Starting a centre of expertise in sustainable health care
2015
Reduction of energy-use from IT-services with 40%
2015
Certified courses (through the AISHE-audit) sustainable curriculum
Staff / Technical expertise
Expertise of students and staff dedicated to sustainability

Basic information
Time-frame: 2012 - 2015
Website
Partners
HAN University of Applied Science
Countries
Contact information
M.J.G. Bormans, Drs., jan.oosting@han.nl
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