Sustainability in the Digital Age

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals defined by the United Nations to achieve sustainable development at a global level by 2030 are an important guard rail for the global community in the implementation of individual measures. They include the targeted promotion of high-quality education, affordable and clean energy, industry, innovation and infrastructure as well as sustainable consumption and production. "As TUM Campus Heilbronn, but also as part of the educational campus with its unique ecosystem, it is our duty to contribute to achieving the SDGs - both locally and on the world stage," says Daniel Gottschald, Managing Director of TUM Campus Heilbronn.

TUM Campus Heilbronn operates according to the principle "For the Digital Age" - also in terms of sustainability. "Sustainability for the Digital Age means that we recognize the importance of digitalization and use it to achieve the sustainability goals of the United Nations (SDGs)," says Helmut Krcmar, President's Representative for the Development of the TUM Campus Heilbronn. He adds: "We understand that technology and sustainability can go hand in hand. One example of this is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and CO₂ monitoring to develop sustainable solutions."

In the energy sector, for example, it is crucial that digitalization, management and technology merge with one another. "This is the only way we can find innovative solutions that make our world more sustainable." He cites examples of sustainability in the platform economy, logistics efficiency and financing climate protection through energy transition. These are all topics that are being researched by chairs at the TUM Campus Heilbronn. The educational campus and TUM in particular have a role model function here, because where else can these be observed, applied and passed on to the next generation in teaching with regard to sustainability?

One thing is important to Daniel Gottschald: "Our responsibility does not end with words." TUM Campus Heilbronn is therefore expecting a high-profile return visit from Dubai next year: "A delegation from science and public administration will work with us to consider what structures can be set up to achieve the sustainable development goals in concrete terms," he continues.

Our responsibility
does not end with words.

Daniel Gottschald,
Managing Director,
TUM Campus Heilbronnn

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