Reducing our emissions

Our Climate Action Strategy

Our commitments to help tackle the climate emergency.

Climate Strategy Document A4 updatedOct24

Reducing our emissions

These commitments are all about actions we will take across the University to reduce our carbon emissions. We will:

  • Deliver an efficient and sustainable campus that makes a positive difference to climate change, biodiversity, and the city. Our £250m Campus Plan will be delivered in phases, leading to a significant reduction in energy consumption and carbon emissions, critical to deliver on our net zero targets.
  • Reduce our use of air travel in favour of more sustainable options, and reinvest savings to deliver on our climate commitments.
  • Invest in improving Active Travel infrastructure, policies and incentives for staff and students, such as:
    • Enhancing our staff Cycle to Work scheme to include e-bikes, and the option to claim business mileage when travelling by bike.
    • Improving facilities on campus that provide safe and secure bike storage.
    • Providing discounts for public transport, rail season ticket schemes and discounts for cycling maintenance services.
  • We have done lots of work in recent years to achieve ambitious targets on recycling; reductions in waste, printing and water use; and creating a more sustainable catering offer. We know we can do more and will work with staff and students to set ambitious targets for positive change.
  • Procure 100% green electricity as standard and completely electrify our fleet of university vehicles by 2024.

Our Climate Action Strategy

Our commitments to help tackle the climate emergency.

Climate Strategy Document A4 updatedOct24