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Sustainability and environmental impact have become increasingly important across all sectors, including education. In this context, the National Association of e-Learning Centers and Providers (ANCYPEL) and the General Council of Official Chemical Colleges of Spain will present an Environmental Technical Report on October 24, 2025, at the CEOE headquarters in Madrid. The study will assess the carbon footprint of in-person training and remote training, providing a detailed analysis of the ecological implications of each educational model.
Titled “Comparative Environmental Analysis between In-Person and Remote Training: Carbon Footprint as an Impact Category of Both Types,” the report aims to provide a scientific and objective evaluation of the environmental impact associated with various teaching modalities today. The presentation will take place in the José Mª Cuevas Room at CEOE and will feature prominent figures from the educational and scientific fields.
The research is based on the growing popularity of online education, particularly in graduate and continuing education programs, which has altered traditional patterns of energy consumption and commuting. In a context where European policies emphasize the need to move toward more sustainable models, there is a pressing need to measure the environmental impact of different educational modalities.
The report, compiled according to international life cycle assessment standards, is presented as a key tool for educational institutions and companies looking to integrate sustainability into their operations. It will compare energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and other environmental indicators associated with in-person and digital education, taking into account factors such as the mobility of students and teachers, the use of infrastructure, and the technological requirements of online education.
The event will begin at 12:00 PM with a presentation by Arturo de las Heras, president of ANCYPEL, who will highlight the need to advance toward more sustainable education. At 12:20 PM, Ricardo Díaz Martín, president of the General Council of Official Chemical Colleges of Spain, and Dr. Carlos Mayo del Río, an expert in life cycle analysis, will present the report’s findings. Both will address the differences between educational models and the opportunities that digitalization offers to reduce the ecological footprint.
The event will conclude with a Spanish wine reception at 1:00 PM, facilitating the exchange of ideas among attendees. Attendance is open to those in the educational field, researchers, and sustainability officers. Interested participants can register through the ANCYPEL website, where more information about the event is also available.
via: MiMub in Spanish