National Workshop on UI GreenMetric World University Rankings for Universities in Italy

The University of L'Aquila, Italy, hosted the National Workshop on UI GreenMetric World University Rankings for Universities in Italy on May 16-17, 2023. The workshop aimed to bring together various speakers from universities across Italy, including the University of Bologna, LUISS Guido Carli University, Marche Polytechnique University, University of Salerno, University of Bari, University of Camerino, and Politecnico di Torino.

The first day of the workshop began at 3:00 PM with a welcoming speech by Prof. Lelio Lapadre, Vice Rector for Sustainability at University of L'Aquila. Prof. Anna Tozzi from University of L'Aquila introduced the meeting, and the presentations commenced with Dr. Stefano Piazza from University of Bologna, who discussed Italian participation in GreenMetric over the past years. This was followed by presentations from Dr. Massimiliano D'Innocenzo from University of L'Aquila and Dr. Riccardo Galletti from Fondazione Alma Mater, who provided an analysis of the results of Italian universities in GreenMetric 2022.

Welcoming Speech by Prof. Lelio Lapadre, Vice Rector for Sustainability at University of L'Aquila



Introduction of the Meeting by Prof. Anna Tozzi from University of L'Aquila



Presentation by Dr. Stefano Piazza from University of Bologna



Presentation by Dr. Riccardo Galletti from Fondazione Alma Mater



Presentation by Dr. Massimiliano D'Innocenzo from University of L'Aquila



The workshop further included presentations from other universities, offering their perspectives on each UI GreenMetric methodology and sharing their experiences in participating in UI GreenMetric. Prof. Stefania Gorbi from PoliMarche spoke about Setting and Infrastructure (SI), Dr. Flavia Santi from LUISS discussed Energy and Climate Change (EC), Prof. Giovanni De Feo from the University of Salerno focused on Waste (WS), Prof. Giuditta Bonsegna from the University of Bari discussed Water (WT), and Dr. Valentina Colaleo addressed Education and Research (ED). The day concluded with a Questions and Answers session between presenters and participants.

Presentation by Prof. Stefania Gorbi from PoliMarche



Presentation by Dr. Flavia Santi from LUISS



Presentation by Prof. Giovanni De Feo from the University of Salerno



Presentation by Prof. Giuditta Bonsegna from the University of Bari



Presentation by Dr. Valentina Colaleo from Politecnico di Torino



The second day of the workshop began at 9:00 AM and was divided into two sessions. The workshop started with welcoming speeches from Pietro Di Benedetto, the General Director of the University of L'Aquila, who expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration with UI GreenMetric World University Rankings in achieving sustainable development objectives. This was followed by a video profile screening from UI GreenMetric and the University of L'Aquila. Workshop continued with opening remarks by Prof. Dr. Ir. Tommy Ilyas, M.Eng, an Expert-Member of UI GreenMetric, he expressed his hope that the meeting would provide new perspectives and generate innovative ideas to preserve culture and local wisdom in environmental treatment, creating positive impacts for communities. Lastly, Prof. Patrizia Lombardi from Politecnico di Torino emphasized the importance of the national workshop in facilitating the sharing of experiences and thoughts on sustainability among universities in Italy and recognizing the significance of UI GreenMetric World University Rankings.

Welcoming speech from Pietro Di Benedetto, the General Director of the University of L'Aquila



Opening remarks by Prof. Dr. Ir. Tommy Ilyas, M.Eng, an Expert-Member of UI GreenMetric



Opening Remarks by Prof. Patrizia Lombardi from Politecnico di Torino



The first session of the second day began with a presentation by Dr. Ruki Harwahyu, S.T., M.T., M.Sc, an Expert-Member of UI GreenMetric, who provided an introduction to UIGWUR and its network. He explained the performance of UI GreenMetric and the Italian University Rankings, as well as provided detailed information to complete the UI GreenMetric questionnaire. Dr. Luciana Sacchetti from the University of Bologna then discussed Carbon Footprint, explaining how the university calculates carbon footprint as evidence for UI GreenMetric submission.

Presentation by Dr. Ruki Harwahyu, S.T., M.T., M.Sc, an Expert-Member of UI GreenMetric



Presentation by Dr. Luciana Sacchetti from the University of Bologna



The second session featured presentations by Dr. Elena Forti from the University of Torino, who discussed Transport, Waste, and Water management. Dr. Forti explained the categories of transportation, waste, and water management based on the specific problems encountered. Also, Dr. Sergio Montelpare from the University of Chieti-Pescara delivered similar presentations on the same theme as Dr. Elena.
The workshop concluded with a Q&A session and closing remarks from Prof. Anna Tozzi.

Presentation by presentations by Dr. Elena Forti from the University of Torino



Presentation Dr. Sergio Montelpare from the University of Chieti-Pescara

Live stream available on UI GreenMetric’s and University of L’Aquila’s youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u9CPcQPqnM
https://www.youtube.com/live/EpV6GeI5jwY?feature=share
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