Sustainability and Environment
Social Responsibility
Reykjavik University (RU) is dedicated to educating future leaders who prioritize social responsibility, equality, innovation, and sustainable development, guided by strong ethical principles. RU is also committed to reducing the environmental impact of its operations and contributing to efforts to mitigate climate change.
Social Report
The role of Reykjavik University (RU) is to create and disseminate knowledge to enhance competitiveness and quality of life for individuals and society, guided by ethics, sustainability, and responsibility.
The strategy of Reykjavik University is to be a strong teaching and research university with an emphasis on technology, business, and law.
Equality
Reykjavik University operates under an ambitious Equality Policy, focusing on pay equity, recruitment, career advancement, work-life balance, and measures against gender-based violence and harassment.
Environmental Initiatives
Reykjavik University (RU) has signed a declaration on climate issues, committing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimizing negative environmental impacts through targeted actions. Based on this declaration, an environmental task force comprised of staff members develops ideas to enhance eco-friendly operations.
Social Financing Framework
Social financing, or so-called red financing, includes bond issues and other financial instruments, where funds are used to finance assets or projects that have a positive social impact, e.g., those that are in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.