Climate Action
Climate Action

Promotion of sustainable development at MCI

At MCI | The Entrepreneurial School we recognise the great responsibility we have as an educational and research institution. Not only do we educate specialists, professionals and leaders of the future, but we also contribute to innovation and knowledge creation, and we have access to a worldwide community of alumni, partner institutions and networks, and act as a role model for many people.

We have joined the Climate Alliance in order to send a clear signal that environmental and climate protection are central concerns for us, which we take seriously and in which we as a university invest specifically.

We are committed at various levels to helping shape a socially just as well as ecologically and economically sustainable future.

In teaching: Our students can learn about sustainability in various forms in a wide range of courses both in their degree programs and in additional programs (e.g. MCI Badges).

In research: MCI researchers are working on sustainability projects, contributing to Agenda 2030 and the SDGs in various forms.

On campus: We are committed to continuously adapt our working practices so we can reduce our environmental impact (especially in the areas of energy, waste, mobility, procurement). By joining the Climate Alliance in November 2022, we have set ourselves a number of goals that we are working to achieve.

In the community: We aim to create broad awareness of sustainability, and to contribute to the sustainable development of our regional and international spheres of activity. To this end, we work closely with our local and global partners.

We also know that sustainable development can only be truly successful in cooperation with others. In this sense, our Climate Alliance partnership is also intended to promote an expansion of cooperation with the Climate Alliance itself and its wider network, building on already existing initiatives.

Process

1. Commitment
  • MCI Joins Climate Alliance in 2022, following an audit and definition of 4 year goals & targets
  • MCI Climate Team established
  • Press Release
2. Assessment & Set-Up
  • Workshops with MCI staff across all campi
  • Input categorised and prioritized
  • First iteration of MCI CO2 footprint calculation
  • Identification of data gaps
3. Planning
  • Development of action priorities based on staff input, impact, costs, feasibility and other criteria
  • Project planning for priority areas:
    Mobiliy | Waste Management | Plastic | Awareness raising, training and communication
4. Implementation & Innovation

From mid 2023:

  • Implement first actions in priority areas
  • Plan further actions
  • Innovate and amplify successful changes
  • Communicate successes
5. Monitoring & Evaluating

From 2024:

  • Develop monitoring and evaluation tools/strategies
  • Monitor and measure progress
  • Evaluate strategies
  • Continuous improvement and adjustment
6. Reporting
  • From 2023: Integration of progress reports in PRME SIP and other relevant reports
  • From 2024: Preparation for CSRD reporting

Activities

Current Priority Action Areas and related resources:

Mobility
Mobility
  • Greener Business Trips

  • Greener Student mobility

  • Staff and Student commuting

Waste & Recycling
Waste & Recycling
  • Plastic Reduction

  • Waste management Concept

Green Events
Green Events
Awareness & Training
Awareness & Training
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

MCI Climate Team

Mag. Alexander Dumfort | Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering Bachelor's program Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering
Mag. Alexander DumfortEnvironmental, Process & Energy Engineering
 Barbara Koller | Research & Development R & D
Barbara KollerResearch & Development
Prok. Mag. Tommy Mayr | Infrastructure & Organisation Infrastructure & Organisation
Prok. Mag. Tommy MayrInfrastructure & Organisation
Mag. Regina Obexer, Master of Education | Center for Responsible Management & Social Impact Student & Career Center
Mag. Regina Obexer, Master of EducationCenter for Responsible Management & Social Impact
 Nina Viktoria Schaaf, B.Eng. MSc | Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering Bachelor's program Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering
Nina Viktoria Schaaf, B.Eng. MScEnvironmental, Process & Energy Engineering
 Lucas Schuchter, BSc MSc | Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering Bachelor's program Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering
Lucas Schuchter, BSc MScEnvironmental, Process & Energy Engineering
Questions, ideas, suggestions?

Contact the MCI Climate Team