General information

In the first half of 2026, BOKU University will conduct a materiality analysis in accordance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The materiality analysis serves to determine which issues should be prioritised in sustainability management and where measures should be taken to ensure that BOKU becomes more authentically sustainable. To this end, potential impacts, risks and opportunities (IROs) for BOKU will be identified, assessed and prioritised in line with the sustainability themes of the BOKU Whole Institution Approach. To ensure a holistic perspective, various internal and external stakeholders will be involved in different formats throughout the entire process. 


The following diagram provides an overview of the process. If you have any further questions, please contact nachhaltigkeit(at)boku.ac.at

 

  • Step 1 (August 2025 – March 2026): Stakeholder mapping, creation of a value chain, environmental analysis
  • Step 2 (January – April 2026): Identification of impacts, risks and opportunities in thematic workshops with internal experts, consolidation by the BOKU Sustainability Team, validation workshop with the Rectorate
  • Step 3 (May – September 2026): Assessment of impacts, risks and opportunities in workshops with internal experts, stakeholder engagement and student survey
  • Step 4 (Autumn 2026): Decision on key issues by the Rectorate, development of measures and strategies, and reporting

Results of the materiality assessment 2026

The results will be available soon.