Date of last award 2026-07-15

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Certificate number: BOS 052/2024 BRT

The entity has demonstrated conformity, at Certified level, with the applicable requirements set out in the Biosphere Conformity Assessment Scheme (EEC), V2.0, dated 19 July 2021, and in the Biosphere Requirements for Companies, V3.2, dated 27 November 2024.

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Instituto Politécnico - Escola Superior de Educação de Viseu

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Certificate number: BOS 052/2024 BRT

The entity has demonstrated conformity, at Certified level, with the applicable requirements set out in the Biosphere Conformity Assessment Scheme (EEC), V2.0, dated 19 July 2021, and in the Biosphere Requirements for Companies, V3.2, dated 27 November 2024.

Sustainability efforts

Discover the information published about Instituto Politécnico - Escola Superior de Educação de Viseu and the actions listed on its profile.

The global sustainability of Instituto Politécnico - Escola Superior de Educação de Viseu

Instituto Politécnico - Escola Superior de Educação de Viseu has developed an action plan with detailed information available on its profile.

  • They apply food safety protocols to their offerings.
  • They communicate information about their sustainability actions.
  • They adopt measures aimed at reducing the waste generated.

Attributes

They have charging points for electric vehicles. Electric charging

Sustainability areas

Environment and Climate Change

Water is an essential resource whose use requires responsible management. Instituto Politécnico - Escola Superior de Educação de Viseu implements measures aimed at optimizing consumption and protecting water quality.

The following are among this entity's initiatives related to water management.

  • They promote campaigns on responsible water use.
  • They review the quality and cleanliness of their water systems.
  • They adopt measures to reduce water-related risks.
  • They apply measures aimed at efficient water use.

Efficient energy management helps optimize resource use. Instituto Politécnico - Escola Superior de Educação de Viseu incorporates energy-efficiency and renewable-energy measures into its operations.

These are some of the measures through which this entity addresses energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy.

  • They promote energy-use awareness activities.
  • They apply measures aimed at energy efficiency.
  • They incorporate renewable energy sources when possible.

These are some of the measures this entity uses to address efficient resource use and responsible consumption management.

  • They adopt measures aimed at reducing the waste generated.
  • They apply criteria connected to responsible production and consumption.
  • They apply reduction, reuse, and recycling measures.

This entity's initiatives include measures related to energy management and climate action.

  • They promote options related to sustainable mobility.

The initiatives carried out by this entity include measures related to protecting the marine environment.

  • They collaborate on initiatives aimed at caring for water.
  • They promote awareness activities about aquatic ecosystems.

The actions undertaken by this entity include measures related to the conservation of biodiversity and terrestrial ecosystems.

  • They participate in initiatives connected to caring for biodiversity.

Society and Culture

The actions carried out by this entity include initiatives related to social inclusion and local economic development.

  • They collaborate with social initiatives connected to their local area.

This entity implements measures aimed at promoting healthy habits and preventing potential health risks.

  • They collaborate with initiatives connected to health care.
  • They apply safety and risk-prevention measures.

This entity carries out training and awareness initiatives aimed at improving skills.

  • They promote sustainability outreach activities.
  • They facilitate training connected to their team's development.

This entity promotes measures aimed at supporting equal opportunity and women's participation in the workplace.

  • They apply workplace measures connected to gender equality.
  • They promote working conditions aimed at empowerment.

This entity incorporates some measures related to visitor flow management, coexistence, and conservation of the local environment.

  • They share information about local heritage and traditions.
  • They include activities connected to local heritage.

The measures adopted by this entity include some related to transparency, participation, and the responsible management of its relationships.

  • They apply measures connected to responsible and participatory management.
  • They use evaluation systems connected to quality monitoring.
  • They communicate information about their sustainability actions.
  • They provide information about public services and points of interest in the area.
  • They apply policies connected to integrity and abuse prevention.

Governance and Economy

This entity carries out several measures related to food consumption, supplier selection, and resource utilization.

  • They apply food safety protocols to their offerings.

This entity’s initiatives include measures related to working conditions and professional development.

  • They favor local hiring and training activities.
  • They apply measures connected to labor rights and equality.

Innovation can improve processes, services, and infrastructure when it responds to specific needs. Instituto Politécnico - Escola Superior de Educação de Viseu incorporates initiatives related to accessibility, efficiency, and the improvement of its technical resources.

This entity implements measures focused on innovation, process improvement, and the efficient use of resources.

  • They support activities related to local infrastructure.
  • They adopt preparedness measures for contingencies and risks.
  • They incorporate technologies connected to more efficient management.

This entity incorporates measures related to equal opportunity, inclusion, and the removal of barriers.

  • They apply measures connected to social integration and inclusion.
  • They incorporate measures aimed at improving accessibility.

This entity participates in several collaborative initiatives related to sustainability and the development of shared projects.

  • They participate in networks and partnerships connected to sustainability.
  • They share knowledge and experiences with other entities.

Biosphere Certificate, company typology

This distinction must be understood in accordance with the Biosphere Scheme, and does not certify that the entity's activity is sustainable in absolute terms. The certificate is subject to monitoring activities with a maximum frequency of twelve months from the date of last award.

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