Covering an area of almost 3,000 square metres, a garden paradise has been created on the roof of the new MPI building for Structure and Dynamics of Matter in Hamburg. The roof was named ‘Green Roof of the Year 2021’.

Sustainability in the Max Planck Society

“The Max Planck Society is committed to contributing to a future worth living in, both through its research and its practical actions. It wants to be a role model for how research can be conducted responsibly, sustainably and in a climate-friendly manner.”

Mission Statement of the Max Planck Society

Climate Action Plan

With the help of its Climate Action Plan, the Max Planck Society aims to become climate-neutral by 2035

More Biodiversity at Max Planck Institutes

More than 30 Max Planck Institutes promote biodiversity on their green spaces

Guidelines for Sustainable Planning and Building

Max Planck Sustainability Network

In the Max Planck Sustainability Network, employees of the Max Planck Institutes and the central administration are committed to create a sustainable scientific environment