Sustainability | University of Greenwich
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Nature positive at Greenwich
Nature positive at Greenwich:
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University wins Greener Greenwich award
University wins Greener Greenwich award:
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University of Greenwich ranked 7th in People & Planet University League
University of Greenwich ranked 7th in People & Planet University League:
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COP29
A greener future
Simon, our Head of Strategic Sustainability, highlights our key aims and accomplishments to ensure we remain a leader in achieving a greener future for us all.
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Our Action Areas
Our strategy is focused on six key action areas
Energy and Carbon
Climate change and finite energy resources have been identified as two of the biggest challenges facing the world today. To tackle these issues the university committed to achieving Net Zero by 2033.
Our Buildings and Estate
The University’s estate comprises a huge range of building types, styles and ages. We are working to ensure that our buildings are Net Zero by 2033.
Waste and Procurement
We are continually trying to improve are waste management and recycling rates here at the University of Greenwich.
Travel and Transport
The University recognises the need to deliver travel services to enable student and staff to travel safely, efficiently and responsibly between its three main campus sites.
Food and Catering
The University is committed to delivering sustainable and nutritious food to all students, staff and customers to all our campus outlets. These commitments are mirrored by the Students’ Union within their shops and cafes.
Our Natural Environment
Our natural landscape balances the spaces you need for socialising to protecting habitats and wildlife. Explore the areas around you.
Courses for a greener future
We are committed to ensuring our students are prepared to make their impact towards a sustainable, greener future by embedding sustainability throughout our curriculum. There are more than 50 programmes to choose from already.
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We take our responsibilities seriously and are motivated by the ability to empower change when we act together; from the smallest individual action to life changing research.
We are proud to have maintained our 'First Class Award’ in the
People & Planet's University Green League
since 2012 and we are currently ranked as the
17
th
most sustainability institution in the UK
and
joint
89
th
globally in the
Times Higher Education Impact (UN Sustainable Development Goal) Ranking
. Operationally, our Estates & Facilities Directorate are operating with ISO14001 (Environmental Management) accreditation.
Our Corporate Strategy;
This is Our Time
reflects our responsibility from the Vice-Chancellor in delivering sustainability across teaching, research and operations. Our
Sustainability Strategic Action Plan
sets out our ambition and the Priorities and targets we will achieve in delivering its success.
The new Curriculum Framework
launched in 2025, pushes for this teaching, embedding sustainability across all disciplines so our students know how their skills can solve the global challenges of today, and tomorrow. In recognising our own impacts as a University, our ambitious
Net Zero ambitions
strategic plan commits us in bringing down our carbon footprint.
Explore these webpages to find how you can make a difference to our planet through the actions you can do at Greenwich. Visit our
Blog pages
for even more insights into our events, partnerships and awards.
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Edible Garden Welcome Sign
Two students on the stockwell street library rooftop garden, reading a book.
Stockwell Street Cafe
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Reducing
disposable coffee cups
42%
recycling rate
Carbon
Neutral by 2030, Net Zero by 2033
£220,000
saved with our furniture reuse scheme
Smart heaters installed in student halls
Student Green Hub
Find out how you can live and learn sustainably whilst studying at the University of Greenwich
Staff Green Hub
Find out how you can incorporate environmental principles into teaching, and inspire our students.
Strategy
Learn more about our strategy, awards, achievements, and accreditations that help make this university a special place.
Awards & Accreditations
ISO 14001 (Cert. 23692-EMS-001)
ISO 14001 (Cert. 23692-EMS-001)
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Green League
Green League
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Fairtrade University
Fairtrade University
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Food for Life Gold
Food for Life Gold
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Hedgehog Friendly Campus
Hedgehog Friendly Campus
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The Planet Mark Accreditation
The Sustainability Team
Learn about the team, their passions and how to make contact.
News and events
Find out what has been going on recently around the University.
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