Welcome to the sustainability management department of the Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen

In its university strategy, THM has set itself the goal of permanently anchoring sustainability as a cross-cutting dimension holistically, taking an integrative view of ecological, social and economic aspects and in the sense of the Whole Institution Approach in the central performance dimensions of the university – studies & teaching, research, transfer, university operations and governance (good university management).

THM aligns its approach with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015, which have been incorporated into the German and Hessian sustainability strategies. Achieving these goals requires a societal transformation, in which universities, in particular, have the potential to play a central role as pioneers and driving forces. Given the scientifically established findings regarding the transgression of planetary boundaries, all dimensions of sustainability must play a crucial role in the actions of every university, which has a particularly important role model function in managing its own resources. THM is committed to fulfilling this responsibility.

All activities should involve the relevant university departments of THM , and students should complete applied project work as part of their studies with the aim of raising awareness and gaining multipliers throughout the university.

The sustainability management team coordinates sustainable university development at THM . Sustainability management and the Green Office work in a complementary manner, employing differentiated approaches to address shared sustainability topics and maintaining close communication. Joint activities are also coordinated with the participants of the ECO2 project. The foundations for this are, among other things, the Hessian Higher Education Pact 2021-2025, the University strategy of THM as well as the THM 's sustainability strategy.

In Sustainability reportPublished every two years, the report by THM assesses the current status of its sustainability goals, offers its perspective, and provides future outlooks. The report is aimed at university members and affiliates as well as the interested public.

The sustainability projects within the framework of the HHSP 2021-2025 are supported by the innovation and structural development funding of the Hessian Ministry of Science and Art.