Building a more sustainable Aalto with the AaltoSDG mobile application
The application supports Aalto University's work on sustainable development goals from the point of view of education, research, art and everyday life at Aalto University.
AYY's sustainability goals
AYY is committed to promoting all sustainable development goals of the UN in our activities.
AYY is committed to promoting all sustainable development goals of the UN in our activities. By signing the official SDG (sustainable development goals) accord, AYY is committed to promoting environmental, social, economic and cultural sustainability as part of AYY's services, advocacy, campus development and student life. AYY has a particular focus on developing quality education, sustainable cities and communities, acute climate action and cooperation.
Read more about the SDG accord
Read more about the sustainable development goals
AYY's goal is to be a bold and responsible community that understands its role when facing the greatest global challenges of our time. AYY bears its responsibility for the collective future of the environment and society as well as for a liveable Earth by promoting sustainability both in the University community and in the wider society, where biodiversity and global justice are intrinsic values. In addition to climate action and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions, all activities must take into account all other planetary boundaries as well, including acidification and eutrophication, biodiversity loss and land use changes.
Read more about AYY's goals in the Student Union's policy paper
AYY's ecological sustainability policy
AYY's daily operations are guided by our ecological sustainability policy.
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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.