AYY's sustainability goals
AYY is committed to promoting all sustainable development goals of the UN in our activities.
Sustainable AYY
Towards a more sustainable world
An environmentally sustainable and just student union establishes the framework for the best student life in the world, both now and in the future.
Sustainability is one of the core values of the student union. AYY's goal is to lead the way in environmental action and actively contribute to solutions mitigating climate change, preserving biodiversity and combating other environmental problems.
AYY's objective is to build an academic community where sustainability is an integral part of all activities – from services and advocacy to the everyday life at Aalto. From 2020 onwards, we annually monitor and evaluate the progress of goals through sustainable development reporting.
AYY promotes a more sustainable world not only through our own operations but also more broadly within the academic community. AYY participates in Aalto University working groups that advance the principles of sustainability throughout the entire university.
AYY's ecological sustainability policy
AYY's daily operations are guided by our ecological sustainability policy.
Key figures for sustainability
The effects of AYY’s sustainability are related to the student union’s key functions: student advocacy, the creation of the Aalto community and the development of housing.
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Ecological sustainability policy has been updated – AYY transitions to a plant-based policy
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) has updated its ecological sustainability policy, which supports AYY’s daily operations. The new document directs AYY to serve plant-based food and drinks at its events. In the future, food waste will be minimised, and 30 percent of air and ship travel costs will be offset towards environmental activities.
Apply for SYL committees
Aalto University Student Union members now have the opportunity to apply as candidates for the Development Cooperation Advisory Board (KENKKU) and Climate Network of SYL, the National Union of University Students in Finland. In the committees, you have the opportunity to learn and engage in national advocacy work in the field of development cooperation and climate policy.
The most sustainable student life in the world?
According to AYY’s strategy, the Student Union will strive for carbon neutrality by 2030, but is the pursuit of carbon neutrality enough? We cannot measure the sustainability of our activities with just one metric.