Overall Rating Reporter
Overall Score
Liaison Levente Horváth
Submission Date Jan. 3, 2024

STARS v2.2

Budapest Business University
AC-8: Campus as a Living Laboratory

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete Reporter Levente Horváth
Head of Sustainability
Office for sustainability and Equal Opportunities
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Campus Engagement

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Campus Engagement?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Campus Engagement:
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Public Engagement 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Public Engagement?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Public Engagement:
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Air & Climate 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Air & Climate?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Air & Climate:
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Buildings  

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Buildings?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Buildings:
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Energy 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Energy?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Energy:
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Food & Dining 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Food & Dining?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Food & Dining:
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Grounds 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Grounds?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Grounds:
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Purchasing 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Purchasing?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Purchasing:
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Transportation 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Transportation?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Transportation:
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Waste 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Waste?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Waste:
In line with our commitment to sustainability, we offer selective waste collection options across all our buildings. We actively encourage members of the university community to participate in waste reduction initiatives and engage in proper sorting practices. This collective effort aims to foster a culture of responsible waste management within our diverse academic environment.
Responding to a student-led initiative, the Faculty of International Management's dormitory has implemented a composting system to actively promote sustainable practices. The system incorporates separate compostable waste bins on each floor of the dormitory, with regular collection and deposition of their contents into a dedicated compost bin.

The resulting compost, a product of this environmentally conscious initiative, has been utilized in collaboration with nearby kindergartens. The compost is employed for planting in the dormitory courtyard, creating a cyclical and eco-friendly approach that not only reduces waste but also contributes to the local community. This inspiring collaboration reflects the University's commitment to fostering student-led sustainability projects and creating tangible positive impacts in our immediate surroundings.

Water 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Water?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Water:
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Coordination & Planning 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Coordination & Planning?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Coordination & Planning:
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Diversity & Affordability 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Diversity & Affordability?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Diversity & Affordability:
Equal opportunity, to us, signifies that every member of society has an equitable chance to participate fully and effectively, on an equal basis. In pursuit of this commitment, BBU has implemented policies applicable to all university citizens and established dedicated bodies and committees to address the needs of individuals with special requirements.

https://uni-bge.hu/en/sustainability/equal-opportunities

Investment & Finance 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Investment & Finance?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Investment & Finance:
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Wellbeing & Work 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Wellbeing & Work?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Wellbeing & Work:
https://uni-bge.hu/en/sustainability/equal-opportunities

Optional Fields 

Website URL where information about the institution’s living laboratory program is available:
https://uni-bge.hu/en/sustainability

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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