Campus

ETH Zurich is not only one of the largest universities in Switzerland, but also one of the major employers in the Zurich area. More than 30,000 students and employees commute to, from, and between the various campuses and sites of the university on a daily basis. As 75% use public transport, the emissions associated with their commutes are rather modest. Emissions from business travel, of which almost 95% is attributable to air travel, on the other hand, cause approximately 12% of ETH Zurich's total reported CO₂ footprint.

Food production and consumption contribute significantly to the global greenhouse gas footprint. Under normal circumstances, more than 1.7 million menus are sold annually on the ETH campus (as of 2018). As food-related greenhouse gas emissions account for a significant share of ETH's total greenhouse gas emissions, sustainability plays an important role in the area of campus catering.

The broad spectrum of people from different backgrounds makes ETH Zurich a unique place to work and study. For life on campus, this diversity brings considerable added value. Where people of different ages, genders, cultures or religions come together, the result is far more than just a collection of individuals, but an environment rich in perspectives and opinions. While this is generally beneficial, diversity can also create challenges, tensions and even conflict.

As an employer and university, ETH Zurich emphasizes that any form of discrimination will not be tolerated. Although the university promotes an environment in which living together brings added value for all, it operates a number of services, helplines and offices that serve as points of contact in cases of threats and violence, sexual harassment, bullying or other misconduct.