Energy and climate

The stakeholder focus group interviews confirmed the relevance of the energy theme within the Sustainability Strategy. The VŠE management has identified SDG 7 – Affordable and clean energy, as a high priority. Energy consumption and energy price volatility significantly impact the University’s operating costs and indoor environment quality. The UNILEAD II project outputs show that more than half of the greenhouse gas emissions produced by Czech universities are related to their energy consumption. This places energy and climate issues among the priority areas with the highest potential for environmental protection. Internal and external stakeholders have emphasised the importance of implementing SDG 13 – Climate action. VŠE is therefore committed to reducing its operational energy intensity and diversifying its energy mix. The University will also strive to improve the indoor environment throughout the campus. VŠE will actively involve students and staff in meeting these commitments and tasks arising from them.