In the area of sustainability, the Polytechnic University of Valencia has set three objectives strategic:

GOAL UPV_Sustainable

OSOS 1: Achieve carbon neutrality across its three campuses

The UPV has a plan to reduce energy and water consumption and increase renewable energy production. The sustainability goals involve the entire university community in everyday actions such as their commutes. Studies indicate that, by doing so, the university will be able to achieve climate neutrality by 2030.

This commitment by the Polytechnic University of Valencia is not only a social responsibility but also an opportunity to generate knowledge. The university will leverage its polytechnic nature to transfer knowledge from its research groups to students, businesses, and public administrations through “Living Labs,” thereby contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Approved plans and programs:

• Infrastructure Program
• Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Program
• UPV Decarbonization Program
• Environmental Sustainability Program for Infrastructure
• Sustainability Program and Green Plan
• UPV Living Lab Initiatives Program

OSOS 2: Develop stable and alternative sources of funding

The UPV aims to establish stable funding channels to supplement public resources. To this end, it will promote public-private partnerships, particularly in the areas of continuing education and applied research.

It will also promote sponsorship programs and corporate endowments and encourage shareholder participation in technology-based companies founded at the UPV.

This will ensure, on the one hand, a certain degree of autonomy for the institution and, on the other hand, improve the quality of teaching and research by ensuring that both are relevant in terms of their socioeconomic impact and respond to the needs of society and the public.

Approved plans and programs:

• Patronage Project (Social Council)
• Office of Philanthropy (VIC)
• STEAM Chair (Social Council)
• Corporate Professorships (VEFP)
• Infrastructure Program (VCAMPUS)
• Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Program (VCAMPUS)
• UPV Decarbonization Program (VCAMPUS)
• Space Outfitting Program (VCAMPUS)
• Support for research organizations’ (VIT) needs related to the management of new funding

OSOS 3: Adapt the UPV’s structure to enable flexible management of shared resources, allowing it to address the changes demanded by society.

The UPV stands out for implementing innovative technologies in its management, which involves addressing challenges such as cybersecurity, technological obsolescence, and rising costs.

Furthermore, changes in work arrangements, such as automation and remote work, require the adoption of new organizational models.

To ensure the service’s viability, the UPV will design a flexible structure that allows for the efficient management of shared resources. This will involve allocating resources based on results and needs, as well as adopting innovative technologies to provide efficient services and ensure the system’s viability.

Approved plans and programs:

• Cultural Programs (VACTS)
• UPV Decarbonization Program (VCAMPUS)
• Explorer Program (B Santander) (VEE)
• Infrastructure Program
• Space Outfitting Program
• Integration of the Information System. UPV Employment Observatory (VEFP)
• Co-funding to Improve Technological Capabilities, Quality, and Interoperability of Curriculum Information Management Systems (CRIS) (VINV)
• CPI Foundation (VIT)
• Strengthening the Initiatives and Strategy of UPV Innovation (VIT)
• PIME Program for Innovation and Educational Improvement (VPOA)