Net Zero Day

What does a Net Zero future look like?
What is ETH doing to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions?
And how can you contribute?

Until now, we do not know what it feels like to be part of a climate-neutral university. The path to net zero is like an expedition with a lot to discover, learn and obstacles to overcome. Success is not guaranteed. But by joining forces, we can make significant progress towards climate neutrality as part of the "ETH Net Zero" program.

Join us for the second ETH Net Zero Day, co-organized by ETH Sustainability, the Student Sustainability Committee (SSC) and many others on Thursday, 8 May at the CAB building from 1pm onwards. This event is designed to engage students and employees in ETH's expedition to net zero.

At the event, you will hear about the "ETH Net Zero" program and how ETH Sustainability, SSC, and other ETH units are working on reducing emissions. Additionally, there will be an impact fair as well as interactice workshops for you to get active – followed by a delicious apéro and time for networking!

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Exemplary agenda from 2024:

12.00-13.00: Project fair - get to know the latest and greatest projects and initiatives on net zero around ETH. Meanwhile, grab some delicious vegan flatbreads and burgers from the "Jaybees" or the "the Neighbours" food trucks.
13.00-13.15: Welcome by moderators and Ueli Weidmann (Vice president of infrastructure and sustainability)
13:15-13:50: Presentations by ETH sustainability ("ETH Net Zero" Program), SSC (Vision2030), and SPH (Net Zero Project)
13.50-14.00: Net Zero in Switzerland by Yves Henz (Municipal councillor of Zurich)
13.45-14.10: Net Zero Challenge from a social science perspective (Anthony Patt, Professor of Climate Policy at D-USYS)
14.10-15.00: Research talks on latest developments around reaching net zero of different sectors (i.e., mobility, food, buildings, carbon removal).
15.30-18.30: Hackathon on making ETH more sustainable - with the chance to win a prize!
15.30-17.30: Focus Sustainability workshop on "how to secure funding for your sustainability project" (in parallel)
18.30 onwards: Pitches, apéro and networking. At the purely vegan apéro, you can enjoy a corn-pea tempeh from "Das Pure" or take home a loaf of bread from Foodsharing. Try your luck with a delicious lemon coconut cake or an ice cream from Gelateria di Berna.