Date of last award 2025-10-30
Certificate number: BOS 040/2025 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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Universidade Politécnica de Tomar
Certificate number: BOS 040/2025 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
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The global sustainability of Universidade Politécnica de Tomar
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- They apply measures aimed at reducing food waste.
- They support initiatives connected to cultural and natural heritage.
- They use evaluation systems connected to quality monitoring.
Sustainability areas
Environment and Climate Change
The following are among this entity's initiatives related to water management.
- They promote campaigns on responsible water use.
- They apply measures aimed at efficient water use.
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 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 monitor waste and other management aspects.
- They apply reduction, reuse, and recycling measures.
- They apply criteria connected to responsible production and consumption.
This entity's initiatives include measures related to energy management and climate action.
- They apply adaptation measures for climate risks.
Integrating the marine environment into management helps identify pressures on its ecosystems and resources. Universidade Politécnica de Tomar incorporates initiatives related to their conservation and responsible use.
The initiatives carried out by this entity include measures related to protecting the marine environment.
- They promote awareness activities about aquatic ecosystems.
- They collaborate on initiatives aimed at caring for water.
- They support criteria connected to the use of marine resources.
The actions undertaken by this entity include measures related to the conservation of biodiversity and terrestrial ecosystems.
- They share information about natural resources in the area.
- They participate in initiatives connected to caring for biodiversity.
Society and Culture
Promoting access to opportunities is an important dimension of local development. Universidade Politécnica de Tomar incorporates initiatives related to social and economic inclusion.
The actions carried out by this entity include initiatives related to social inclusion and local economic development.
- They develop agreements related to social and economic improvements.
- They collaborate with social initiatives connected to their local area.
- They participate in international humanitarian solidarity projects.
Incorporating health and well-being into management makes it possible to address needs associated with each activity. Universidade Politécnica de Tomar implements measures related to healthy environments and caring for people.
This entity implements measures aimed at promoting healthy habits and preventing potential health risks.
- They apply safety and risk-prevention measures.
- They collaborate with initiatives connected to health care.
- They promote options connected to healthy lifestyle habits.
- They participate in health- and prevention-related projects.
This entity carries out training and awareness initiatives aimed at improving skills.
- They promote sustainability outreach activities.
- They collaborate on educational projects with other entities.
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 review measures connected to equality, inclusion, and empowerment.
This entity incorporates some measures related to visitor flow management, coexistence, and conservation of the local environment.
- They support initiatives connected to cultural and natural heritage.
- They include activities connected to local heritage.
Responsible management requires clear rules and mechanisms that promote integrity and accountability. Universidade Politécnica de Tomar implements measures related to these areas in its operations.
The measures adopted by this entity include some related to transparency, participation, and the responsible management of its relationships.
- They use evaluation systems connected to quality monitoring.
- They apply policies connected to integrity and abuse prevention.
- They collect information about their customers' satisfaction.
- They communicate information about their sustainability actions.
- They provide information about public services and points of interest in the area.
Governance and Economy
Food and resource management can integrate criteria related to their origin, use, and utilization. Universidade Politécnica de Tomar implements measures related to these areas in its operations.
This entity carries out several measures related to food consumption, supplier selection, and resource utilization.
- They apply measures aimed at reducing food waste.
- They showcase local products in their food and beverage offerings.
- They apply food safety protocols to their offerings.
Job quality is part of economic management that takes people into account. Universidade Politécnica de Tomar carries out initiatives related to job stability, training, and equal opportunity.
This entity’s initiatives include measures related to working conditions and professional development.
- They promote work-life balance and workplace inclusion measures.
- They promote innovation and continuous-improvement initiatives.
- They apply measures connected to labor rights and equality.
Adapting processes and infrastructure makes it possible to incorporate more efficient solutions into each activity. Universidade Politécnica de Tomar implements measures related to innovation and resource optimization.
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.
Partnerships facilitate the coordination of initiatives among entities with shared objectives. Universidade Politécnica de Tomar develops collaborations related to sustainability projects and working networks.
This entity participates in several collaborative initiatives related to sustainability and the development of shared projects.
- They share knowledge and experiences with other entities.
- They collaborate with educational and research institutions on training, innovation, and sustainability initiatives.
- They participate in networks and partnerships connected to sustainability.
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