INCREASINGLY RESPONSIBLE MOBILITY ULiège’s Sustainable Development Unit (Cellule institutionnelle du Développement Durable (CiDD)) has analysed changes in staff mobility by comparing data for 2019 with that for 2022 and 2023. This study showed a very clear reduction (over 25%) in the total number of kilometres travelled by air. In addition, in 2022, Brussels-Berlin plane journeys had fallen by almost half, and Brussels-Lyon journeys by two thirds. As for Brussels-Munich journeys by plane, these have been virtually eliminated. Of course, the reasons for this decline are multifactorial. At the beginning of 2022, few conferences were being organised because of the post-covid recovery. Rising transport costs linked to inflation have also probably contributed to the slowdown in travel. Finally, digitalisation, which allows meetings to be held virtually, may also explain the reduction in travel. Sophie Blain, ULiège’s Sustainability Officer, adds: «Despite the internationalisation of the University’s activities, the number of kilometres travelled by plane in connection with university activities is falling. Whether we’re talking about the impact of the policy or changes in behaviour, the overall result is positive.» These results are therefore very encouraging. An analysis of the results would suggest that ULiège staff are moving towards greater sobriety in their mobility in general and abroad in particular. The initial results of this analysis are undeniably a source of motivation to continue along this path. IS IT NECESSARY OR USEFUL FOR ME TO GO TO THE SITE? To find out more: VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION IS ENCOURAGED I'm taking the train first class I prefer the train to the plane whenever possible I plan to take the train whenever possible THE DURATION OF THE TRAIN JOURNEY FROM THE PLACE OF DEPARTURE TO THE DESTINATION IS WWW.DURABLE.ULIEGE.BE/TRAJETS-INTERNATIONAUX I've been invited to an event abroad Yes I have to be there No I can take part remotely Less than 6 hours by train Between 6 and 8 hours by train Over 8 hours by train I'm travelling with a group, I can travel by car. OFFSET THE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GENERATED BY ANY JOURNEYS → Tool to help you decide to travel and the most suitable mode of transport. 13 | ACTIVITY REPORT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AT ULIÈGE | 2022 – 2023
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