Sustainability and cost
Addressing Climate Change and International Partnerships
With the undeniable presence of climate change and its impact on our lives, various reports have emphasized the need for higher education institutions to revise their international strategies and processes in order to mitigate their carbon footprint.
More and more universities rankings include now sustainability ratings related to commitments to the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and have developed their own sustainability rankings such as The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability.
At Education Lighthouse, we strongly believe in the necessity for all of us to reassess our travel practices, international partnerships, and recruitment of international students through a lens of sustainability. We are committed to progressively adopting more environmentally friendly travel methods whenever possible.
By collaborating with us, you will have the opportunity to have one of our staff members act as your local representative. This approach not only reduces your carbon emissions but also offers cost and time efficiency.
Climate Action Network for International Educators
In September 2023, Education Lighthouse proudly endorsed the CANIE accord, solidifying our dedication to strengthen the collaborative efforts of the global education sector in addressing the climate crisis.
The Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE) is a volunteer grassroots initiative formed by international education practitioners from around the world who see the need and opportunity for the sector to take bold climate action. Through open-access resources, specialized events, networking and information sharing, CANIE aims to mobilize the full power of the international education community to address our contribution to the climate crisis.
Simultaneously increase your branding while reducing your carbon emissions
Wherever your university is located, you can outsourced staff to Education Lighthouse for your international recruitment strategy in Europe and North America to reduce your carbon emissions.
No longer will you need to travel extensively across the world to participate in one or two-week-long events. By doing so, you will save significant amounts of CO2 emissions and valuable time.
Apart from increasing your branding in the region, save time and money and reduce emissions for your recruitment in Europe:
Apart from increasing your branding in the region, save time and money and reduce emissions for your recruitment in North America
Low carbon transport
When possible Education Lighthouse staff will use more sustainable travel options such as buses and/or trains.
Calculate your carbon emissions
There are numerous website that can help you to calculate your carbon emissions.
Here are 2 examples:
