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Environmental sustainability

Sustainability on campus

We embed sustainable practices into all of the systems and process across the University campus. From green spaces, to sustainable construction, we continue to care for and future-proof our home for the generations to come.

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  • Risk and climate resilienceDiscover how we're adapting to the changing climate.
  • Responsible procurementLearn about how we're making sustainable purchasing decisions.
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  • Construction and refurbishmentLearn more about how we're reducing the environmental impact of our buildings.

Sustainable practices

In line with the commitments made and ambitions outlined in Our Sustainable Future (PDF, 4.7MB) we provide comprehensive guidance to integrate environmental sustainability into our policies, processes, and procedures. By following this code of practice (PDF, 2.52MB), our professional services staff can incorporate these principles into everyday operations.

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Decarbonising fleet vehicles

We aim to decarbonise fleet vehicles by 2030 and provide electric vehicle charging points for staff, students and visitors. Discover more of our sustainable travel initiatives. 

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Food waste collection

We are in the process of rolling out food waste collection facilities, aiming to have them in 100% of University buildings by 2024. 

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Eliminating peat based compost

We eliminated the use of peat based compost across campus in January 2023. Discover more ways we are making our campus sustainable. 

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Biodiversity survey

We have conducted a biodiversity survey of our campus to calculate a baseline and set a target to provide a measurable improvement by 2030. Discover more of our commitments to promoting biodiversity. 

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Meet the team

Environmental Sustainability team

Alongside our core team of sustainability experts, we also work with colleagues across the University including Social Responsibility, Estates and Facilities, and Procurement. 

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