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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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Sustainable practices

Every operation and process undertaken at our University has sustainability front of mind, in line with the commitments made and ambitions outlined in Our Sustainable Future (PDF, 4.7MB).

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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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Environmental Sustainability team

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

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