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H-BRS once again honoured as a Fairtrade University
"I am delighted to be honoured once again as a Fairtrade University," says University President Marion Halfmann. "It makes it clear that sustainability and fair trade at H-BRS are not one-off actions, but rather characterise a basic understanding that is supported by the entire university."
At H-BRS, the diversity management team oversees the Fairtrade activities. The H-BRS initiative "Respect! Time for Diversity, Time for Sustainability" initiative organises fair trade and sustainability campaigns throughout the year. This year, these included the continuation of "Diversity Creates", the international handicraft and sewing event, which focusses on sustainable handicrafts. The Bonn Filmfair will also be back on campus this year when the documentary "Bigger than us" is shown on 13 November together with Fairtrade Town Sankt Augustin. In addition, activities such as the Sustainability Action Year or student projects, such as a podcast episode on the topic of Fairtrade University in the summer semester, reflect the breadth of commitment at H-BRS.
The H-BRS was first recognised as a Fairtrade University in 2019. The initiative for the application came from students, who also founded a Green Office to support the university on its path to greater sustainability.
"The recertification as a Fairtrade University underlines that fair trade and sustainability are firmly anchored in our university's self-image," says Sarah Friedrichs, Head of Diversity Management at the H-BRS. "We want to actively contribute to the creation of a fairer and more sustainable world and continue to encourage university members to get involved. Because each and every one of us can make a contribution to promoting fair trade."
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Contact
Sarah Friedrichs
Head of Diversity Management, Senior Expert on International Affairs and Digital Transformation to the Vice President, Commissioner Antidiscrimination and Anti-Racism
Location
Sankt Augustin
Room
E 236
Address
Grantham-Allee 20
53757, Sankt Augustin
Telephone
+49 2241 865 137