This online course is primarily designed for VSB-TUO employees and students who wish to broaden their knowledge of sustainability, social responsibility and responsible university operations. It introduces key concepts, their interconnections and their practical application within a modern university environment.

The course builds on the VSB-TUO Sustainable Development Strategy 2024+ , which defines the University’s long-term direction in sustainability through to 2030. The Strategy connects four key areas – Research and Innovation, Education and Students, Employees and University Operations, and Public Engagement and Societal Impact.

• Sustainability and Social Responsibility
• How Sustainability and Social Responsibility Are Interconnected
• The European Dimension of Sustainability and U!REKA
• Basic Concepts of Sustainability – Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Three Pillars of Sustainability, Social Responsibility
• Environment and Natural Resources – Circular Economy, Linear Economy, Waste Prevention, Recycling
• Climate, Energy and Emissions – Carbon Footprint, CO₂e, Greenhouse Gases, Climate Neutrality
• People and the Working Environment – Diversity, Inclusion, Equal Opportunities