Route Zero
A journey towards our climate commitment
Caption: *tCO 2e emission data presented is simplified to facilitate reading
At NOVA University Lisbon, we are aware that everything we do has a footprint on the planet. As an institution of knowledge creation, innovation and community impact, we feel the weight of such responsibility. That’s why we’ve chosen to act!
Since late 2023, NOVA has been building the foundations to become a Net-Zero and Climate Resilient University, aligned with the ambition of the Paris Agreement and Agenda 2030. Route Zero is the roadmap for transformation — reaching across operations, governance, education and collective action.
The journey ahead is as exciting as complex. It won’t be easy. But it’s urgent. And it’s already underway.
Route Zero is the path we walk together — towards a more just, sustainable, and climate-ready future.
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Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions
2023
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Scope 3 GHG emissions
2024
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Scientific publications on topics related to climate change
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courses addressing climate change science topics
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Route Zero in numbers
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NOVA wants to be an example of leadership
in its commitment to
sustainable development and to align
with universities and partners with the
same vision.
Our route is Route Zero.
in its commitment to
sustainable development and to align
with universities and partners with the
same vision.
Our route is Route Zero.
Resources Library
Please check this page regularly for new content
HEI and Climate Action
Explores the link between climate action, the SDGs and HEIs´ missions.
Porque devem as IES comprometer-se com a Ação ClimáticaGives insights on what could be the purpose, goals, structure and components of a climate neutrality and resilience Roadmap for HEIs.
O que é um Roteiro para a Neutralidade e Resiliência ClimáticaProvides an overview on what needs to be considered and secured prior to starting the development of a Climate Action Plan or Roadmap, including available resources and capacity building needs.
Preparar o Terreno para a Ação Climática(available in July)
Details the importance and steps to define a transparent and widely recognized structure of competences, responsibilities and accountability.
Climate Change Mitigation
Lists and defines the most frequently used concepts related to climate change mitigation (e.g., GHG emissions, carbon neutrality, net zero, carbon positive, carbon sequestration).
Concepts on Climate Change Mitigation- Details the technical basis for setting a GHG emissions inventory in accordance to Greenhouse Gas Protocol Standard, focusing on what is material for HEIs.
- Provides step-by-step guidance on the functionalities of the software tool created to gather, process and visualize the data.
Excel de apoio ao registo de dados
Workshop Técnico 1- Como calcular a pegada de carbono da sua IES (apresentação)
- Gives an overview of the methodology used to project medium to long-term evolution of GHG emissions considering future activities and assets.
- Includes a form to support the projection of future GHG emissions for HEIs (available here)
2º Workshop Técnico Route Zero- Como projetar a pegada carbónica da sua IES
Provides an overview of how to design alternative pathways to reach net zero, considering the lifespan of current assets, the opportunity for new investments and the HEI’s overall strategy.
Medidas para Redução de Emissões de Gases com Efeito de Estufa – Manual de apoio para IESIntroduces concepts related to emissions offsetting, frames its role in the context of a roadmap to climate neutrality, and identifies some possibilities that HEIs can explore to prepare for offsetting and/or neutralizing their GHG emissions.
Preparar a neutralidade- Opções de Offset Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience
Lists and explains key concepts for Climate Change Resilience in the context of HEI activities (e.g., climate events, climate hazards, climate risk, exposure, sensitivity, adaptive capacity, resilience and contingency plans).
Adaptação e Resiliência às alterações Climáticas- Conceitos(available in July)
Provides an overview of the process of developing a Climate Change Resilience Plan for one of NOVA schools, including the principles for adaptive management, selecting technical and technological solutions and engaging with key stakeholders in territorial management.
