Aalto University
Green Education Ranking
#194
About Aalto University
Aalto University serves as a nexus for individuals who approach challenges from unique perspectives, fostering an environment where creativity flourishes and innovation thrives. Here, the intersection of imagination and practicality allows diverse disciplines to collaborate in solving seemingly insurmountable problems. With a mission to lead and unite through science, arts, technology, and business, Aalto embarks on a journey to create a better world by harnessing the collective power of quantum engineers, urban economists, fashion designers, and more. This institution is committed to accelerating curiosity and fostering responsibility in tackling the world's most pressing issues, offering an academic environment that challenges traditional university paradigms. Inspired by the radical creativity of its students and the entrepreneurial spirit of its community, Aalto drives fundamental research, propels sustainable growth, and transforms theories into actionable solutions. Embracing differences as a catalyst for collaboration, Aalto University pioneers new paths, defies conventions, and consistently pushes the boundaries of innovation
About World Green University Ranking
World
Green University Ranking 2024 is a
scholarly acknowledgment of educational
institutions standing at the forefront of
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and
leading the Green Education Transformation
(Education 6.0).
World Green University Ranking classifies
universities based on the six pillars of the
Holistic Green Education Framework, including
leadership governance, curriculum, innovation,
facilities, human capital, and community
partnerships.
The methodology employed in our Green Education Ranking is designed relying on the six pillars of the Holistic Green Education Framework. Each pillar contributes to the institution’s overall score, with a carefully assigned weight reflecting its significance in fostering sustainability. The total weight of the six pillars collectively amounts to 100%, signifying a balanced evaluation across critical dimensions of Green Education. Within each pillar, various standards are carefully assessed, with weights ranging between 1 and 2, emphasizing the varying importance of each criterion. This nuanced approach ensures a holistic evaluation and offers an insightful measure of universities commitment to Green Education Transformation (Education 6.0).
| # | Six Pillars of Green Education Framework (6Gs). | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Educational Leadership | 14% |
| 2 | Green Curriculum | 17% |
| 3 | Green Innovation and Research | 19% |
| 4 | Green Facilities | 15% |
| 5 | Green Human Capital | 19% |
| 6 | Green Communities | 16% |
| Total | 100% |