Climate Action and Sustainability Management

The Sustainability and Climate Protection Management department is responsible for the strategic and operational management of THI's sustainable transformation.

Main Responsibilities

Climate Action Management

• Overall responsibility for the implementation and further development of the climate protection concept
• Continuous improvement of the greenhouse gas (GHG) balance and data collection for monitoring and performance evaluation
• Initiation, development, and prioritization of climate protection measures
• Support and consultation for the implementation teams in all relevant university departments
• Regular internal reporting to the university management and the Sustainability Steering Committee (in accordance with the controlling concept)
• Coordination and networking with internal and external stakeholders, including the city and district
• Identification and application for funding
• Content responsibility and project coordination for the establishment of the Green Office

Sustainability Management

• Comprehensive development of the sustainability strategy (including the formulation of concrete goals, measures, and indicators)
• Preparation and updating of sustainability reports according to recognized standards
• Coordination of the Sustainability Steering Committee and promotion of a transparent and structured management process
• Networking and support of university-wide working groups
• Strengthening of participation processes and active involvement of all university members
• Close collaboration with the responsible office for sustainability and climate communication, in particular regarding:
  • continuous internal communication
  • Integration into events
  • Conducting targeted training sessions
  • Strengthening transparency and acceptance of the transformation processes

Sustainability Strategy of Technischen Hochschule Ingolstadt 2024

Sustainability Steering Committee

The Sustainability Steering Committee is responsible for the strategic management and coordination of all sustainability activities at the university. As the central decision-making body, it monitors the progress of the sustainability strategy, evaluates measures and results, and makes recommendations for its further development.

Working Groups

Several working groups have been established for the operational implementation of the sustainability goals, each covering a specific area of ​​action. This structure enables both a broad, participatory design process and a focused approach to the topics. At the same time, it strengthens the participation and commitment of all university members to the sustainable development of THI.