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The American University of Greece (AUG) is working towards providing and supporting substantial improvement to communities' social and environmental well-being. We strive to be meaningfully socially responsible and sustainable in all of our activities.
We have a long track record of significant community service and engagement, mainly through public partnerships, events and activities.
We actively promote:
- Best practice standards, respect and accountability across all of its activities
- Equity and diversity
- Fairness and respect among employees, including wide support of personal development activities
- Implementation of practices, activities and systems that are environmentally friendly and robust
- Volunteering, including students, staff & faculty
- Socially beneficial interaction with our regional local community and NGOs.
How to get involved
Did you know that using preloved items has a profoundly positive impact on our planet? From lowering Greenhouse Gas Emissions, keeping stuff from the landfills, and reducing energy and water consumption, choosing second-hand over new makes a major difference! To encourage ACG members (students, faculty, staff) to give a second life to items they no longer need and would otherwise throw away and instill the habit of opting for second-hand items before buying anew, we launched ACG’s own community exchange platform in November 2020.
Are you a student interested in community service and volunteering? Are you passionate about sustainability? Join the dedicated sustainability student organization ACG Sustainability Leaders!
Do you want to be a food-saving warrior? Volunteer at the ACG Farmers’ Market! This initiative started in November 2018 in collaboration with the NGO Boroume and is dedicated to preventing food waste and malnutrition by collecting surplus food from the market stands. As of November 2021, we have adopted a second farmers’ market, so more volunteer opportunities are available.
Since 2019, all AUG Commencement ceremonies have followed the Sustainable Events Guidelines, reducing the events’ overall impact. Our graduates sign the Sustainability Graduation Pledge and commit to leading by example as responsible and engaged citizens and professionals.
“I pledge to use the knowledge, values and experience I gained during my studies at ACG, acting as a responsible and engaged citizen and professional, in order to actively contribute towards a more socially, economically and environmentally sustainable world.”
The ACG Pledge identifies several actions and behaviors that can help you become more environmentally, socially and economically responsible in your daily life, on and off-campus.
Are you wondering how you can be more sustainable at home, in the office and daily life? At ACG, we try to provide you with sustainable alternatives, inspiration, ideas, and tips on how you can lead a more sustainable life both on and off campus.
Do you want to learn how to be more sustainable on and off campus? We have put together a comprehensive guide on how to do that! This guide includes tips for a sustainable lifestyle, facts about Sustainability @ ACG, our campaigns, and ways you can get involved!
Are you looking for on-campus recycling points? Do you want to visit the ACG Community Garden? Check out the sustainability walk map and find out where everything is located!
