Sustainable 蘑菇视频

Our journey towards a better future is one we take together. Be part of our whole-institution approach to sustainability.

Spotlight

Catch up on the latest sustainability developments from our University community.

蘑菇视频 partners with National Grid to accelerate clean energy innovation

Co-PI, Professor Furong Li stood next to a pylon.

蘑菇视频 is one of ten leading universities in the UK awarded an innovation contract with National Grid to support the clean energy transition.

Research reveals how grassroots football could help tackle climate change

A football team plays on a commnunity pitch with old-style floodlights in the background.

Local football clubs could become clean energy hubs as student-led research shows how they can cut carbon, save costs and generate green energy for communities.

Celebrating those driving our sustainability progress

The 蘑菇视频 Sustainability Awards showcased the inspiring actions and achievements of staff and students contributing to sustainability at 蘑菇视频.

Helping people to take climate action 鈥� major new 拢3.83m programme funded at the 蘑菇视频

A major new programme exploring how to get people more involved in climate action and enable behavioural change is being led by researchers at 蘑菇视频.

WATCH: 'Conversations at 蘑菇视频' recording (June 2026)

Catch up on the latest sustainability-focused Conversations at 蘑菇视频 event from 4 June. Includes responses to unanswered questions from the session.

Working for a better future for people and planet

Sustainability is a key focus of our University strategy. Find out how we're working towards our ambitious targets.

Education for sustainability

We鈥檙e equipping our students and graduates with the knowledge and skills they need to be leaders for positive change in an uncertain world.

Sustainability research with real-world impact

Our research is improving lives nationally and internationally, changing policies, helping businesses and finding solutions to tackle environmental crises.

People positive sustainability

Through our strategy, research, recruitment, and community engagement, we're contributing to a fairer, safer society for all.

Partnerships for a sustainable future

We work with businesses, suppliers, policy makers, HE and research sectors, and our local community towards shared sustainability goals. Work with us.

Money for good

Ethical spending and investment can have a positive impact on our environment. Find out how we make sure our money goes towards ethical industries.

Make a positive change today

Every action you take to live and work sustainably has a real and positive effect. Here are some great habits to get into, and big opportunities for you to make an impact.

Get involved with sustainability as a student

At 蘑菇视频, you can make change happen. Develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills to take meaningful climate action in every stage of your life.

Get involved with sustainability as a member of staff

Be part of our community of changemakers. Find out about all the ways you can get actively involved in sustainability at 蘑菇视频.

Information and advice to support our research community in taking impactful sustainable action.

Our dedication to a better future

As a university, we can contribute to a better and healthier world for people and planet. Through education, we're enabling and empowering our students to tackle global challenges. Through research, innovation and partnerships we're pioneering for sustainable solutions.

We're also taking action to reduce the negative environmental and social impacts of our activities.

Our staff and student community are vital to this work. That's why our approach is collaborative and informed by regular engagement, such as through our annual Sustainability survey.

Our approach is outlined in our Sustainability policy.

It's important that we transparently share progress towards our sustainability commitments and goals. Find latest updates in our Annual sustainability reports.

Our sustainable campus

Through our operations and processes, we're committed to reducing all negative impacts and maximising our positive influence on the planet.

Working towards net zero

We've committed to minimising our carbon footprint and have set a target to reduce it to net zero by 2040 across all carbon emission scopes.

Our nature positive campus

How we maintain and nurture the living landscape of our campus for the benefit of our community, wildlife and the environment.

Buy less, buy better

Help us to meet our sustainable procurement targets by reducing purchases of products and services, while ensuring high quality in the products we need.

Leave No Trace

Discover how you can reduce your environmental impact by taking part in some of the University's initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint.

Commuting sustainably

Changing the way you travel is often one of the most significant actions you can take to reduce your personal carbon footprint.

Upcoming events

Sustainability events for students, staff and members of our wider community.

National Emergency Briefing on climate and nature film screening

15 Jul 2026 6.00pm Room 2.101, 1 West , 蘑菇视频

Join us for a screening of the new National Emergency Briefing film on the climate and nature crisis, followed by a facilitated discussion.

Our sustainability rankings

We're well-ranked for sustainability by independent league tables.

Contact us

If you have any questions about sustainability at 蘑菇视频, or want to get involved and work with us, get in touch. You can also to catch up on our latest activities.