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Environment, climate and sustainable development

Our goal is to halve our greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Everyone at KI can contribute by making good choices when you travel, plan procurements, events and waste management. Here you can find practical help to make your daily work more sustainable.

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Climate strategy for KI

One KI for sustainable development

Buy and sell lab and office equipment

Organisation and contact

Environmental management system at KI

Collaboration with Akademiska Hus for a sustainable campus

How you can contribute to making KI more sustainable

How to help reduce the climate impact of business travel

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How to help reduce the climate impact of business travel

Travel by train instead of flying and choose public transport or bicycle for your daily travels.

Recycle

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Recycle

There are well equipped facilities for recycling all kinds of waste at KI. Make sure to use them!

Set environmental requirements for purchasing and procurement

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Set environmental requirements for purchasing and procurement

If you need assistance, contact the Unit for purchase and public procurement.

Plan for sustainable events and conferences

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Plan for sustainable events and conferences

Use our guide and checklists to make your events more sustainable.

Reuse lab and office equipment

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Reuse lab and office equipment

Use our web service to buy and sell lab and office equipment within KI.

How we work at KI with environment, climate and sustainable development

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Environmental policy at KI Climate strategy for KI Environmental goals 2025-2027 KI's environment and climate action plan 2026-2027 About the environmental and sustainability management system at KI

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Sustainability and education

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Integrating sustainable development into education at KI Environment and sustainable development in doctoral education Teaching Agenda 2030

KI's sustainability award

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KI's sustainability award

KI's sustainability award celebrates actions for sustainable development at KI. In April 2026 Karin Leander was awarded the Sustainability Award for her commitment to integrating climate, environmental and sustainability perspectives into the medical programme.