The Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2025 International Green Gown Awards, in the category of 2030 Climate Action. UPV is the only Spanish institution selected in this category, highlighting its leadership in sustainability and climate […]
The Governing Council of the Universitat Politècnica de València, in its session held on June 11, 2025, approved the 2024 Environmental Statement and the 2025 Environmental Plan. Both documents, issued periodically, are part of the UPV’s environmental management system and […]
The Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) has presented its report titled “Actions to Improve Biodiversity on University Campuses” to the Biodiversity and Climate Working Group of CRUE Sustainability. This document is part of a joint report that compiles the biodiversity efforts of various Spanish universities, […]
The Vice-Rector’s Office for Sustainable Development of Campus has attended the CRUE-Sustainability sectorial commission held on May 28, 29, and 30 at the University of the Balearic Islands, whose theme was “Towards a university committed to social sustainability.” The program […]
Once again this year, the Universitat Politècnica de València has managed to significantly reduce its carbon footprint, both in absolute terms and in its relative value per person. In addition, for the third consecutive year, the UPV is positioned as […]
The new garden annexed to the 5I building is now operational, a simple transformation of an open space of the UPV with a great impact on the biodiversity of the campus. Landscape architect Sofía Martínez has designed a temporary green […]
The Universitat Politècnica de València has introduced environmental requirements and criteria in the bidding of its contracted services. In the case of the gardening contract, the company FCC was awarded with a proposal that incorporates 100% electric service tools and […]
On March 11, AENOR audited the UPV’s Environmental Management System according to ISO 14001 and EMAS standards and issued a full report, the contents of which are summarized below. Strengths: Opportunities for improvement: Remarks: In reading the report, the auditor […]
At UPV, the first 974.87 kWp photovoltaic energy production plant for self-consumption began operating in July 2024. The 1,475 660 kWp photovoltaic modules were installed on the roofs of 12 buildings on the Vera campus. The 940 kW expansion project […]
Last Friday, the UPV campus in Gandía celebrated the connection of its second photovoltaic installation, thus doubling its existing capacity. The installed power has increased from 50 kW to 100 kW, thanks to the addition of 214 m² of new […]
