Sustainable Campus
Development of environmental management at the University
Environmental management
Comillas’ commitment to good practices and sustainable policies consistent with the principles of integral ecology
Infrastructure and the local environment
A commitment to sustainable urban development, promoting urbanisation that respects the environment.
Construction and refurbishment of buildings, sustainability and energy efficiency, the use of technologies and materials that reduce energy consumption and minimise environmental impact, accessible spaces that respect the natural environment, green spaces, the promotion of biodiversity, and the adoption of sustainable landscaping practices.
Green purchasing
A commitment to incorporate sustainability criteria into the University’s investment, procurement and contracting processes.
Establishment of a comprehensive green procurement plan with suppliers and strategic partners who share our sustainability values; promotion of sustainable procurement with environmental and social impacts; prioritisation of investment opportunities in projects aligned with sustainability and the principles of the circular economy.
Energy and climate change
A commitment to establishing and developing a comprehensive Environmental Management System.
Adoption of practices and measures aimed at minimising the environmental impact of all activities, implementation of energy efficiency strategies, generation of renewable energy, carrying out regular energy audits and measuring the carbon footprint in order to make progress towards the goal of net-zero carbon.
Waste
Commitment to the waste management system to promote greater sustainability and care for the environment.
Waste and emissions management, reducing plastic consumption, effective recycling practices, socio-environmental impact assessments of university activities, and recognition through external environmental accreditation.
Water
Commitment to reducing water consumption.
Water resource management, wastewater treatment and the irrigation of green spaces with treated water.
Mobility
Commitment to sustainable transport.
Electric mobility, shared mobility and the use of public transport.
Environmental impact
Commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Measures aimed at environmental management to reduce carbon emissions.