Panthéon-Sorbonne University – Paris 1

About Panthéon-Sorbonne University – Paris 1

The University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne combines the glorious heritage of the college founded by Robert de Sorbon in the 13th century with an innovative multidisciplinary project. The leading French university in the humanities and social sciences (SHS), it has cultivated since 1971 a unique spirit which combines a demanding scientific approach and the ambition to bring out new knowledge that transforms the world. Established on 25 sites in the Ile-de-France region, open to the world and Europe with the eleven establishments that make up the Una Europa alliance, it supports nearly 45,000 students per year and boasts one of the largest alumni networks on the continent. Thanks to its exceptional range of disciplines, it trains researchers, teachers, legal professionals, business and administration executives, economists, artists... but above all critical citizens who analyze the world around them and imagine concrete solutions to the new challenges of our society. Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University is today the major French university in human and social sciences, committed to placing humans at the heart of the scientific approach, for more human sciences as well as for a more just and sustainable society. .

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
1Green Educational Leadership14%
2Green Curriculum17%
3Green Innovation and Research19%
4Green Facilities15%
5Green Human Capital19%
6Green Communities16%
Total100%

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