At ULisboa Sciences, the main objective of the sustainability policies adopted, which foster a culture of environmental, social and economic responsibility, has been to promote an ecosystem of innovation for sustainability, in balance with the well-being of all members of Sciences and the community in which it operates, as well as the preservation of natural resources and the environment.
In this sense, it is possible to divide the intervention of Sciences into four main dimensions:
To stimulate knowledge, innovation and knowledge transfer in the field of sustainability, training highly qualified professionals who are aware and capable of positively influencing the impact of their actions on the environment, society and the economy;
Sharing and raising awareness among the entire Sciences community of the principles of sustainability;
Involving the entire internal and external Sciences community in an inclusive and participatory manner, with the aim of improving performance in all dimensions of sustainability;
Continuously assess and improve the environmental impact of the activities carried out at Sciences, adjusting the management of support and operational processes, respecting the principles of social and environmental responsibility, by reducing the use of resources and the production of waste and emissions, seeking to improve the quality of life on campus.
The Living Laboratory for Sustainability @ Ciências ULisboa seeks to bring coherence and visibility to a diverse set of activities already underway and to enhance the involvement of the Ciências community and the surrounding community in the challenge of sustainable development in all its dimensions - social, environmental and economic. The aim is to promote an inspiring set of good practices and an ecosystem of innovation for sustainability on the school's campus, welcoming monitoring and experimentation projects in all aspects of sustainability.