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.
Projects
ICPC: Development of an Integrated Climate Protection Concept with climate protection management for the Technische hochschule Ingolstadt - initial project
Project duration: April 1, 2024 – July 31, 2026
Funding reference: 67K24238
Objectives and content:
The objectives are the initial development of an Integrated Climate Protection Concept and the implementation of initial measures through climate protection management. An Integrated Climate Protection Concept encompasses all climate-relevant areas of activity within an organization and addresses the applicant's various options for action as a consumer/role model, supplier/provider, regulator (if applicable), and advisor/motivator.
THI will immediately develop a comprehensive participatory process with working groups in our relevant areas of activity. Each working group will contribute to the development of relevant measures.
This project is funded as part of the National Climate Initiative. Further information on the National Climate Initiative can be found at the following link: www.klimaschutz.de/kommunalrichtlinie.
National Climate Initiative
Since 2008, the German Federal Government has initiated and funded numerous projects through the National Climate Initiative that contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Their programs and projects cover a broad spectrum of climate protection activities: from the development of long-term strategies to concrete support and investment funding measures. This diversity guarantees innovative ideas. The National Climate Initiative contributes to anchoring climate protection at the local level.
Consumers, businesses, municipalities, and educational institutions all benefit from it.
The information provided here will be kept up to date until the verification of the expenditure report is completed.