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Commitments and Strategy

As London’s Global University with a diverse community, we have an opportunity to inspire sustainability action on an international scale. Learn about the commitments we have made and our strategy to make this possible.

Change Possible: The Strategy for a Sustainable ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº 2019 - 2024


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Developed by the ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº community and informed by our world-leading research, this Sustainability Strategy sets out our plan for ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº to be ever-more active in tackling the global climate emergency whilst deepening our commitment as a leader in environmental and social sustainability.Ìý

The ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Sustainability Strategy encourages and empowers all members of our community to do their part in co-creating a world where everyone can live together within the capacity of the planet.

We will apply our pioneering spirit, working together across disciplines, to deliver on our commitments and make real world impact.Ìý

Download our strategy (PDF)

The Vision


There are three founding principles behind our vision for a Sustainable ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº 2019-2024.

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¹û¶³Ó°Ôº inspires action

Because ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº students will go on to be the leaders of tomorrow, we commit to empower every student to champion sustainability during their time here at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº, and beyond.

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¹û¶³Ó°Ôº isÌýrun sustainably

We will lead by example by operating in a sustainable and socially responsible way through fully integrating sustainability into our planning, processes and culture.

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¹û¶³Ó°Ôº shapes the debate

¹û¶³Ó°Ôº must shape the debate. As world leaders in research, we want to spark debate and co-create sustainability solutions with the wider world.

Headline commitments for 2024


There are six headline commitments for ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº to acheive by 2024.

  • Every student will have the opportunity to study and be involved in sustainability;
  • Increase our sustainability research, with increased focus on the Sustainable Development Goals;
  • Our buildings will be net zero carbon, and by 2030 our institution will be net zero carbon;
  • Be a single-use-plastic free campus;
  • Reduce waste per person by 20%;
  • Create 10,000m2 of more biodiverse green space on campus.

Signature campaigns


Our three signature campaigns bring togetherÌýour teaching, research and operations to show that a sustainable future is possible.

Positive ClimateÌýwill use ¹û¶³Ó°Ôºâ€™s wealth of climate change expertise and research to reduce carbon emissions. By 2030,Ìýwe’ll beÌýgenerating all our renewable energy, helpingÌýour staff and students reduce the impact of their travel andÌýbe providingÌý100% vegetarian catering for events and hospitality.

The LoopÌýwill tackle unsustainable consumption byÌýreducing wasteÌýand specifyingÌýthe bestÌýproductsÌýfor people and planet.ÌýWe’ll be rethinking our relationship with products, asking who is making them, where they come from, where they end up and whether we really need them at all?

Wild BloomsburyÌýwill introduce nature-based solutions to Bloomsbury.ÌýBy 2024, we will have created 10,000m2 of extra biodiverse space – equivalent to more than one and a half football pitches.ÌýLook forward to seeingÌýgreen walls, brown roofs and pocket gardens to increase biodiversity and reduce the impacts of pollution in the heart of London.Ìý

Achievements and Progress


Find out how we're doing by viewing our annual reports and progress reports.

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