Sustainability

Leiden University takes its place at the heart of society seriously, and the university is committed to helping build a sustainable society. Making buildings more sustainable contributes to achieving Dutch and European environmental standards. Leiden University takes this into account in all its building projects.

The Gorlaeus Building has received a 'Very Good' rating within the BREEAM certification. This is a high commendation for a laboratory building. For more information on the sustainable aspects of the Gorlaeus Building, please see sustainable construction and sustainable demolition below.

Do you want to know more about how we make the University more sustainable? Please check out the sustainability file.