Sustainable Bath
Source: http://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/sustainable-bath
Archived: 2026-04-23 17:11
Sustainable Bath
Skip to main content
University of Bath
Open search
Sustainable Bath
Our journey towards a better future is one we take together. Be part of our whole-institution approach to sustainability.
University announces investment in renewable electricity supply amongst other actions to support campus decarbonisation.
Take action for our planet this spring by joining activities that support you with the knowledge, confidence and skills to create a more sustainable future.
Dr George Ferns explains for The Conversation that an outdoor education can offer something that conventional leadership programmes often miss.
Nominations for the Annual Sustainability Awards are now open. Help recognise our community's contributions to sustainability in 2025/26.
A new method for chemically recycling acrylic uses less energy and non-toxic solvents without reducing quality, so plastics can be recycled again and again.
Sign up to the Sustainable Bath newsletter to hear about latest sustainability research, news and events from University of Bath.
We’re equipping our students and graduates with the knowledge and skills they need to be leaders for positive change in an uncertain world.
Our research is improving lives nationally and internationally, changing policies, helping businesses and finding solutions to tackle environmental crises.
Through our strategy, research, recruitment, and community engagement, we're contributing to a fairer, safer society for all.
We work with businesses, suppliers, policy makers, HE and research sectors, and our local community towards shared sustainability goals. Work with us.
Ethical spending and investment can have a positive impact on our environment. Find out how we make sure our money goes towards ethical industries.
At Bath, you can make change happen. Develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills to take meaningful climate action in every stage of your life.
Be part of our community of changemakers. Find out about all the ways you can get actively involved in sustainability at Bath.
Information and advice to support our research community in taking impactful sustainable action.
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
.
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.
How we maintain and nurture the living landscape of our campus for the benefit of our community, wildlife and the environment.
Help us to meet our sustainable procurement targets by reducing purchases of products and services, while ensuring high quality in the products we need.
Discover how you can reduce your environmental impact by taking part in some of the University's initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint.
Changing the way you travel is often one of the most significant actions you can take to reduce your personal carbon footprint.
21 Apr 2026 2.00pm
10 East
2.55,
University of Bath
Join us for an interactive session highlighting the practical actions, innovation and collaboration driving sustainability across our campus from staff.
22 Apr 2026 12.30pm
University of Bath
Explore the climate emergency from a new perspective on this 4.6km guided walk through Earth’s 4.6 billion years of history.
23 Apr 2026 1.00pm
East
3.02,
University of Bath
ISCC guest speaker Dr Rodrigo Fagundes Cezar examines Brazil’s cautious stance in the geopolitics of green trade and what it means for Europe’s supply chains.
27 Apr 2026 2.30pm
10 West building room 2.45/46,
10 West
,
University of Bath
Join us at this Distinguished Lecture by Professor Mark Miodownik on sustainable materials, with networking opportunities before and after the event.
5 May 2026 3.00pm
4 East
3.38,
University of Bath
Join this Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change (ISCC) seminar where Prof John Thøgersen will share cases from EV adoption and red‑meat consumption.
14 May 2026 5.30pm
Lecture Theatre 1.01,
East Building
,
University of Bath
Attend Professor Benjamin Cashore's Global Chair Public Lecture, hosted by the Department of Social & Policy Sciences and the ISCC.
We're ranked 56th in the QS World Sustainability Rankings 2026
We're in the 2:2 award class in the People & Planet University League 2025-26
Go to Instagram
Go to LinkedIn
Showing slide 1 of 10
Find out more about our rankings
Skip to main content
University of Bath
Open search
Sustainable Bath
Our journey towards a better future is one we take together. Be part of our whole-institution approach to sustainability.
University announces investment in renewable electricity supply amongst other actions to support campus decarbonisation.
Take action for our planet this spring by joining activities that support you with the knowledge, confidence and skills to create a more sustainable future.
Dr George Ferns explains for The Conversation that an outdoor education can offer something that conventional leadership programmes often miss.
Nominations for the Annual Sustainability Awards are now open. Help recognise our community's contributions to sustainability in 2025/26.
A new method for chemically recycling acrylic uses less energy and non-toxic solvents without reducing quality, so plastics can be recycled again and again.
Sign up to the Sustainable Bath newsletter to hear about latest sustainability research, news and events from University of Bath.
We’re equipping our students and graduates with the knowledge and skills they need to be leaders for positive change in an uncertain world.
Our research is improving lives nationally and internationally, changing policies, helping businesses and finding solutions to tackle environmental crises.
Through our strategy, research, recruitment, and community engagement, we're contributing to a fairer, safer society for all.
We work with businesses, suppliers, policy makers, HE and research sectors, and our local community towards shared sustainability goals. Work with us.
Ethical spending and investment can have a positive impact on our environment. Find out how we make sure our money goes towards ethical industries.
At Bath, you can make change happen. Develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills to take meaningful climate action in every stage of your life.
Be part of our community of changemakers. Find out about all the ways you can get actively involved in sustainability at Bath.
Information and advice to support our research community in taking impactful sustainable action.
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
.
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.
How we maintain and nurture the living landscape of our campus for the benefit of our community, wildlife and the environment.
Help us to meet our sustainable procurement targets by reducing purchases of products and services, while ensuring high quality in the products we need.
Discover how you can reduce your environmental impact by taking part in some of the University's initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint.
Changing the way you travel is often one of the most significant actions you can take to reduce your personal carbon footprint.
21 Apr 2026 2.00pm
10 East
2.55,
University of Bath
Join us for an interactive session highlighting the practical actions, innovation and collaboration driving sustainability across our campus from staff.
22 Apr 2026 12.30pm
University of Bath
Explore the climate emergency from a new perspective on this 4.6km guided walk through Earth’s 4.6 billion years of history.
23 Apr 2026 1.00pm
East
3.02,
University of Bath
ISCC guest speaker Dr Rodrigo Fagundes Cezar examines Brazil’s cautious stance in the geopolitics of green trade and what it means for Europe’s supply chains.
27 Apr 2026 2.30pm
10 West building room 2.45/46,
10 West
,
University of Bath
Join us at this Distinguished Lecture by Professor Mark Miodownik on sustainable materials, with networking opportunities before and after the event.
5 May 2026 3.00pm
4 East
3.38,
University of Bath
Join this Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change (ISCC) seminar where Prof John Thøgersen will share cases from EV adoption and red‑meat consumption.
14 May 2026 5.30pm
Lecture Theatre 1.01,
East Building
,
University of Bath
Attend Professor Benjamin Cashore's Global Chair Public Lecture, hosted by the Department of Social & Policy Sciences and the ISCC.
We're ranked 56th in the QS World Sustainability Rankings 2026
We're in the 2:2 award class in the People & Planet University League 2025-26
Go to Instagram
Go to LinkedIn
Showing slide 1 of 10
Find out more about our rankings