Sustainability

The University is committed to acting in a socially responsible way that maximises its positive and minimises its negative impact on society and the communities in which it is based. This is reflected in the University’s strategy Building Excellence which states that “we will embed sustainability and social responsibility into all of our processes, operations and developments” and also “will work closely with local partners to enhance the social, cultural and economic wellbeing of the communities and regions in which we reside”.

Utilising the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) the University is taking positive steps forward in raising awareness and embedding Sustainability across Schools, Departments and Accommodation on campus, as well as to benefit the wider community.

About Response to global climate change

Contact us

environment@lboro.ac.uk

How are we doing?

Donations worth £437k given to the BHF

Since 2012 LU students and staff have donated items worth £437k to the British Heart Foundation.

Over 75% of waste has been recycled annually

Figure maintained for the last 8 years

37% reduction in Carbon Emissions

Relative to Student Numbers compared to the 2010 baseline year.

Awarded Bronze

As part of the Hedgehog Friendly Campus initiative

CO2 car emissions reduced by over 20%

Reduced car commute emissions since the inception of our Sustainable Travel Plan.

Campus bees produce 1,300lbs honey since 2016

It takes 12 bees to produce one teaspoon of honey. We have around 500,000 in our apiary.

Updated Fruit Routes for 2021

Find out more about the University’s award winning Fruit Routes project and walk or how to get involved.

What we do

What you can do

Blog Sustainably Speaking

A response to global climate and ecological change

Campaigns

Climate Action Plan

This has been developed to allow each School and Department to create a personalised Climate Action Plan.

Climate Action

Developing a programme to support engagement.

View all campaigns

Waste and recycling

The university works hard, with both staff and students, to manage our waste seeking opportunities to reduce waste, maximise reuse, increase recycling and divert waste from landfill at every opportunity.

A-Z recycling

Travel

The University is committed to creating a healthy, sustainable environment that is accessible for everyone.

Utilities

It takes a lot of energy to support a world class university and there is a fine balance between reducing energy consumption and providing world class facilities to our staff and students.

Biodiversity

The University has and established Biodiversity Working Group. The remit of this group is to develop and steer delivery of the Biodiversity Action Plan for the whole University.