1. The integration of sustainability into all activities at Novia University of Applied Sciences. Tove Holm, MSc, Environmental coordinator at Novia University of Applied Sciences and Quality coordinator at the Unit of Research and Development.

2. A result of the merger 1.8.2008 between -Svenska yrkeshögskolan University of Applied Sciences, certified according to ISO 9001 since 1999 -Sydväst University of Applied Sciences certified according to ISO 14001 since 2006 The name “Novia” comes from the latin words -Nova= new -Via = road, way Novia University of Applied Sciences

3. Yrkeshögskolan Novia Novia University of Applied Sciences The largest Swedish-language University of Applied Sciences in Finland 3 500 students 34 Bachelor´s Degree Programmes 5 Master´s Degree Programmes 3 Degree Programmes in English - Nursing (Vaasa) - Integrated Coastal Zone Management (Raseborg) - Maritime Management (Åbo/ Turku)

4. Background, Sydväst University of Applied Sciences, 1999- 2008 Ab Utbildning Sydväst was founded in 1995 through a merger of 13 formerly independent vocational colleges, several of them dating from the early 1900s. It was a private limited company consisting of Sydväst University of Applied Sciences, Sydväst Vocational Institute and Central Administration. In 1999 the Board of Directors decided on to make environment and sustainable development a principal focus area for the entire organization. To ensure systematic and structured work and across- the-organization engagement it was decided to implement an Environmental Management System according to the ISO 14001 standard. From the very start the concept of sustainable development went beyond the ecological dimension. There were both educational, social and economic goals to be achieved.

5. ISO 14001 in a Higher Education Institution – Case Sydväst University Sydväst University of Applied Sciences was the first higher education institution in Finland to have implemented a certified environmental management system in the entire university, at every degree programme, in 2006. The certification covered the entire organization of Ab Utbildning Sydväst.

6. How the work has continued at Novia University of Applied Sciences, 2008-: Novia stands for: –quality education –regional presence –sustainable development – both ecological, economic, social and cultural Novia applies an integrated Management system of Quality, Environment and Safety

7. At the moment, 2009- 2010 the units that have belonged to Sydväst are certified according to ISO 14001. The units have chosen new objectives in June/August 2009. the units that have belonged to Svenska yrkeshögskolan have chosen own objectives during last semester during an continuing education for the personnel that has been organized at the units. Two objectives for the entire university was chosen in June 2009 for the period 2009- 2012. –Relevant aspects of sustainable development for the profession can be identified in the curricula. –The activity will be developed in the way that all units will be ready to be certified according to ISO 14001. The goal is to certify all units according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 in May 2010.

8. Goal for the integrated management system The most important goal is to support our students’ progress into quality- and environmentally conscious skilled citizens who can take sustainability into consideration in their future roles. To increase the environmental consciousness of our students and personnel it is also important to consider the environmental impacts of our service functions. Practice what you preach is important for credibility in an educational institution. Involvement and visibility are achieved through special events, exhibits, and projects, where students, personnel, community members, entrepreneurs and other interest groups join in hands-on work for positive environmental impact.

9. How sustainable development is linked to course work The economic, social, environmental and cultural aspects of sustainable development are linked to all course work. Det Norske Veritas, who audits our environmental management system, considers this integration a strong asset. Some examples of how sustainable development has been incorporated in the curriculum: –study modules in sustainability worth 3 or 5 credit points is part of most degree programmes –SD is integrated in R&D –continuing education of the personnel –some course description includes the heading Sustainability Aspects stating briefly how sustainability themes are dealt with in the course. –during their practice placements students also observe their work environment from the sustainability point of view

10. Drivers for implementing sustainable development in Finland Drivers for Implementing SD Hardware infrastructure Software infrastructure Legislation System of political governance Education Policies, strategies UN Decade of Education for SD (2005- 2014) Baltic 21 E programme Sustainable development in education: Finnish stategy Possible tool: a management system

11. How we have integrated environmental management in the management system The documentation follows the structure of the quality management standard ISO 9001. In that we have implemented the demands from the EMS standard ISO 14001 and the safety management system standard OHSAS 18001, according to the correspondence table betweeen the standards –the policy, implementaion and operation, checking and management review includes the demands for quality as well as environment and safety –special demands from the EMS: Planning: environmental aspects, significant aspects, sustainability objectives and programmes Legal and other requirement: how these apply to its environmental aspects and evaluation for compliance, for example: waste disposal

12. The Baltic 21 E Network for Higher Education Novia University of Applied Sciences is a partner in several national and international networks promoting sustainable development. Among them is The Baltic 21 E Network for Higher Education, coordinated by Novia in 2007- 2009. The aim is to facilitate cooperation between different higher education networks for sustainable development in the Baltic Sea region.

13. Thank you!