Putting it into practice
Sustainability is about more than ecological changes alone. It also involves social and economic changes around the world. Research among Radboud students shows that they want to engage much more with sustainability issues and other societal challenges but they don’t always know how to put this into practice.
Tom van Onna
Tom van Onna (Manager of Energy and Energy Transition at Radboud University) kicks off the Impact Makers series. When he’s not working, he most enjoys being out on his road bike. That’s important for maintaining balance. As he puts it: “That’s when I process everything, and the next day I know how to move forward again.”
In his work, he deals with an ambitious and challenging goal: a climate-neutral campus by 2050. Tom says, “If you look at the state of the climate, there’s a lot to be done. In the past few years, the number of solar panels on the roofs of our buildings has doubled. We’ve gone from about 1,000 kilowatts to 2,000 kilowatts of solar panels. We’re also now replacing the lighting in all buildings with LED lighting.”
Curious what Tom would like to share with people who also want to contribute to sustainability? Watch the video below!