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Achievements and Progress

Follow our sustainability journey through our Sustainable Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø annual reports. They document Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø's successes and challenges towards creating a more sustainable university. You can also check progress on our Carbon Management Plan and Inclusive Environments commitments.

2022-23Ìý±Ê°ù´Ç²µ°ù±ð²õ²õ

  • Ongoing development of the sustainable and ‘’visionary’’ Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø East campus;Ìý
  • Launch of the new Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Grand Challenges programme and Climate Crisis Grand Challenge; Ìý
  • 53% reduction in campus carbon emissions (CO2 from building energy use);ÌýÌý
  • 3,877 (57%) modules related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), an increase of 1,717 since 2021-22;Ìý
  • 100% disposable-free hospitality service and introduction of 50p disposable cup charge;Ìý
  • 54% waste reduction rate per person and recycling rates of 59%;Ìý
  • 125 teams participated in Green Impact and LEAF (Lab) programmes.

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People and planet - First Class award

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø has been granted a 'first Class' award by People & Planet's University LeagueÌýwhich ranks UK universities on their environmental and ethical performance.Ìý


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ISO14001 certificate

We achieved anÌýISO14001 certificationÌýin recognition of our commitment to reducing our impact on the environment.Ìý

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Additional progress reports


Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Sustainability Bond Impact ReportsÌý

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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø is pleased to have launched our sustainability bond; helping us to deliver on the sector-leading commitments that we have laid out in our Sustainability Strategy. Find out more about the bond and our ambitious plans to make Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø an exemplary sustainable university.

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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø's Carbon Management Progress Reports

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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø's new Cardbon Management Plan was approved by Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Council in July 2016.ÌýThe Plan set a target for a 8% reduction in emissions by 2018 and a 15% reduction by 2020. This report outlines Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø’s progress towards this target in 2018/19.

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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø's Inclusive Environments: Annual Report

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Everyone at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø should have an equal opportunity to participate and contribute freely in the activities of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍøÌýand we should be supporting everyone to achieve their ambitions.ÌýThis document gives a snapshot of the successes and challenges with a focus onÌý2021.

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