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 first ETH Net Zero Day, co-organized by ETH Sustainability, Student Project House (SPH), external page Circular Horizon, and the Student Sustainability Committee (SSC) on Tuesday, 28 May at the Student Project House, city campus from 1-9.45pm. 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 SPH are working on reducing emissions. Additionally, there will be inputs from researchers around net zero at ETH and on a societal scale. Afterwards, you can participate in a 3-hour hackathon, working on different projects related to food, waste and communications - or join the Focus Sustainability workshop on "How to secure funding for your sustainability project". After the pitches, the event will end with an apero and networking.

Registration for the first ETH Net Zero Day

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Agenda

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)
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.