In 2018 in the Global Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum, Italy occupies the 70 th place. In order to face and discuss about the feminine leadership in Italy and in preparation for the International Women’s Day, on Wednesday 6 March at 16.30 in the Auditorium Santa Margherita, important and successful Italian women are going to talk about and share with us their personal experiences.
Since 2009, Ca’ Foscari University has joined the “M’illumino di meno” initiative, a yearly national campaign that promotes energy saving and efficiency, launched by radio program Caterpillar. Each year, our University carries out numerous activities to raise awareness on topics like responsible use of resources and sustainable lifestyles. This year we promoted a web contest where students, professors and staff were encouraged to prepare a sustainable dinner. Within the 15 of March the winning initiative will be announced.
It is the action program for people, planet and prosperity signed by UN member countries. By 2030, with the 17 SDGs - Sustainable Development Goals, countries will mobilize efforts to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change, while ensuring that no one is left behind.
The Carbon Footprint Calculator, developed by Ca' Foscari University, it allows you to assess your own carbon footprint and discover how to reduce your environmental impact.
Palazzo Foscari has officially earned the LEED EB:O&M certification becoming the oldest “green”
building on the planet. The LEED certification attests the sustainability level of a building.
In 2018 Ca' Foscari placed 88th in the international ranking of sustainable universities (out of 719 participants universities), turning out to be the third italian university.
