Among the indicators that make up the portfolio of comparative rankings for colleges and universities, starting with the 2024 rankings, a new indicator has been implemented to highlight changes in higher education: “Sustainability,” which reflects an institution’s ability to demonstrate a sustainable existence.
As for the 2024 financial year, the costs incurred by Roma Tre University, which demonstrate the institution’s awareness and consequent commitment to funding projects and initiatives related to environmental and social sustainability, amount to €28,998,000.00 and can be classified into the following macro-areas:
- Environmental management: efficiency in the use of natural resources, reduction of carbon emissions, waste management, use of renewable energy, and sustainability-related services: €503,000.00;
- Community engagement: initiatives promoted by the university to involve students and staff in a sustainable existence: €9,170,000.00, specifically:
- University staff: corporate welfare (benefits, medical expense reimbursements, nursery and school meal reimbursements, summer camp services, meal vouchers);
- Students: merit-based and need-based scholarships, tuition fee reimbursements, self-managed cultural initiatives, resources for students with disabilities and learning disorders, orientation activities, sports activities, doctoral scholarships on sustainability, tutoring services;
- Policies and infrastructure: implementation of internal policies and green infrastructure, such as LEED-certified buildings or other ecological certifications, redevelopment interventions, regulatory compliance upgrades and energy efficiency improvements: €19,325,000.00.
01 August 2025