Introduction of a new Sustainability Bachelor’s Program: Our relentless commitment to academic excellence shines through the inception of our B.Sc. Program Sustainability in Business & Economics. Following unanimous approval from university authorities, this unique program now stands implemented. The title, "Sustainability in Business & Economics (SBE)," distinctively underscores its socio-economic focus, a unique selling point in the German academic milieu where most sustainability programs veer towards holistic or technical paradigms. https://www.ku.de/en/study-offer/sustainability-bsc

Lecture Series Sustainable Economy: For the SBE program, a new lecture series on “Sustainable Business” (under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Dominika Langenmayr) was created.  The aim of the lecture series Sustainable Business is to impart knowledge on the importance of sustainability for companies, business and society. Each week, a different lecturer from academia or practice gives a lecture from a different perspective on the topic of sustainability in business. Students will thus gain an interdisciplinary view of sustainable business and learn to critically reflect on their later professional actions with regard to sustainability aspects. https://www.ku.de/en/sustainableeconomy

Case Studies in Sustainability Management: Prof. Dr. André Habisch introduced a new elective module in the winter term 2022/2023 called “Case Studies in Sustainability Management – A Values-based Perspective”. This module employs action learning and collaborates with global corporate partners, including the Federation of Catholic Entrepreneurs (BKU) in Cologne and the Union of Christian Entrepreneurial Associations (UNIAPAC) in Paris. It encompasses lectures, group case study work, desk research, readings, presentations to both internal and external stakeholders, and a comprehensive learner's portfolio, which includes self-reflection. Students gain expertise in crafting scientific case studies, cultivating intercultural competence for analyzing value-driven entrepreneurial initiatives across diverse economic, cultural, and social contexts. They also develop the ability to concentrate on specific contexts and narratives within collected data. Furthermore, students enhance their social competence for effective teamwork in diverse groups and acquire the skills to regularly communicate their learning progress via social media channels. https://www.ku.de/en/the-ku/faculties/wfi/departments-chairs/ethics/translate-to-englisch-christliche-sozialethik-und-gesellschaftspolitik/translate-to-englisch-veranstaltungsplan

Lecture Series “Sustainability in China”: Since its 2016 inception, our renowned "Sustainability in China" guest lecture series, a collaboration between the Competence Unit Sustainability in China (CUSC) and the AUDI Konfuzius Institut, has thrived. This platform, both transdisciplinary and international, delves deep into sustainable development and management in China and Germany. Chinese, German, and international speakers from academia and business and beyond, engage students and the public in comprehensive sustainability discussions. Our inclusive approach extends to Ingolstadt citizens, who are welcome to attend the general lecture, with program details readily available in the local newspaper. Students further benefit by engaging with speakers to discuss potential seminar papers in more detail. Originating for Chinese guest students, this lecture series has gained popularity among Germans, broadening their horizons to comprehend sustainability challenges within a rapidly growing economy. It also fosters an appreciation for the depth of Chinese culture and its natural surroundings. In 2021, the lectures touched on a range of compelling topics, including poverty reduction, employment, social protection, sustainability marketing, and sustainable entrepreneurship. https://www.ku.de/en/the-ku/faculties/wfi/departments-chairs/ethics/translate-to-englisch-christliche-sozialethik-und-gesellschaftspolitik/translate-to-englisch-aktuelles

KU has been EMAS certified since 2015 and in 2019 became the first university and since then one of only two German universities to be EMASplus certified. In 2021, for the second time, the KU has been successfully certified for its sustainability management in accordance with the "EMASplus" standards.

• https://www.ku.de/en/news/sustainable-university-ku-only-university-in-germany-to-hold-emasplus-certificate   
• https://www.ku.de/news/ressourcen-mit-recyclingpapier-gespart-ku-weiterhin-unter-top-ten-in-bundesweitem-hochschulwettbewerb

KU’s Science Gallery includes the Green Office – KU's Sustainability Office. This hub caters to all KU members involved in sustainability efforts and extends its reach to the communities of Eichstätt, Ingolstadt, and neighboring regions. It serves as an invaluable resource, offering information, materials, networking opportunities, and direct contact points for all matters related to sustainable development. Together, we contribute wholeheartedly to fostering sustainability within the KU and its surrounding region.

• https://www.ku.de/en/unileben/nachhaltige-ku/handlungsfelder/handlungsfeld-studentische-initiativen-engagement/green-office (but more information in German)

• Cargo Bike Logistics: A study conducted by WFI’s Assistant Professorship of Operations Management and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) revealed that cargo bikes could play a much bigger role in the delivery of parcel mail in inner cities than in the past. In the example of the cities Munich and Regensburg around 15 percent of CO2 emissions caused by deliveries could be avoided. The team of researchers has developed a planning tool that companies and municipalities can use to determine the potential of cargo bikes for individual urban areas.
  • https://www.ku.de/en/news/planning-aid-for-cargo-bike-logistics-researchers-investigate-potential-for-parcel-delivery
  • https://radlasttum.shinyapps.io/radLastTools/