If you would like to find out more about environmental sustainability at the University, you can send us an email or explore the team profiles below and contact an individual directly.

The Environmental Sustainability team are based in the Directorate of Estates and Facilities.

Learn more about our full governance structure.

Core team

Faculty

We also have sustainability groups and committees to guide and support our University in its journey to becoming more environmentally friendly.  

Awards 

We are proud that our work in environmental sustainability has been recognised by several awards. Here are a few examples of the most recent accolades.  

2019

The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) Sustainability Impact Awards 

  • Sustainability campaign for 10,000 Actions 

2018

The Catey Awards 

  • Sustainable Business Award for Hospitality and Events  

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) 

  • Champion of Champions award 

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM)  

  • Travel Choice Award (gold award)  

Guardian University Awards  

  • Sustainability project (runners up) for 10,000 Actions  

2017

Green Gown 

  • Learning and skills for 10,000 Actions and the Sustainability Challenge  

Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) Awards  

  • Impact Initiative of the Year for 10,000 Actions and the Sustainability Challenge  

Green Innovation and Finance Awards  

  • University of the Year  

The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) 

  • Sustainability Award  

Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM) 

  • Best Reuse and Waste Prevention Project – Give it, don’t bin it  

Sustainable Restaurant Association 

  • Food in Residence rating of 3 out of 3 stars  
  • Greenhouse Café rating of 3 out of 3 stars 

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) 

  • Travel Choice Award (Gold)