ABOUT HASS
Handels Students for Sustainability is a part of the Student Union of the School of Business Economics and Law at Gothenburg University. Our aim is to provide students with tools for integrating sustainability to their future careers.
FIVE PILLARS
Our organization has its foundation in five ground pillars, defining all our activities and projects
Knowledge
Knowledge is the basis for commitment. Without knowledge we cannot make any difference. Therefore, Handels Students for Sustainability will act to give students the possibility to broaden their knowledge about sustainability issues. Furthermore, Handels Students for Sustainability will spread knowledge of ecological, economical and social challenges, in balance between academia and practice.
Incentive
We want to make use of engagement and make sustainable development to a natural incentive in students’ future lives and careers. Handels Students for Sustainability will relate sustainability challenges to all students at the Gothenburg School of Business, Economics and Law ; whether they study on basic or advanced level; law, logistics, economics or environmental science.
Empowerment
To create difference, it requires not only knowledge and willingness. It also requires courage, leadership and tools for change. We want to give our members that. Handels Students for Sustainability will give practical experience and support in project management and change management to develop students’ abilities to drive change in enterprises, organizations and society.
Effect
A sustainable development requires our knowledge used in actions. Our projects will influence and contribute to a perceptible effect in society. Handels Students for Sustainability will act to create a measurable effect towards a more sustainable society.
Context
Many students lack a context and a forum for discussion around important sustainability issues. Handels Students for Sustainability want to contribute to this by creating spaces for discussion, reflection, community and personal development around questions concerning ecological, social and economical sustainability.