Sustainability Magazine values UvA’s implementation of green building standards, the reduction of carbon emissions, the promotion of sustainable transportation, and the integration of sustainability into research, education and operations. The partnership with energy supplier Vattenfall for supplying 53 GWh per year of Dutch wind energy is also mentioned.

Stanford ranked no.1

First place in the ranking is taken by Stanford University, California, USA, for its ‘robust sustainability programs’ focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste reduction, water conservation, and its goal to achieve Zero Waste by 2030.