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Sustainability Strategy 2031

At the University of Liverpool, we place a more sustainable planet at the heart of our values and our vision for the future.

Our Sustainability Strategy

This Sustainability Strategy recognises the great potential we have to make a difference to our planet and sets out our commitment to doing so.

Recognising both the global value of our academic role and our local impact as a large organisation, our vision is to drive forward environmental and social equity through our education, research, and operations, making a positive impact within and beyond our boundaries.

Explore our Sustainability Strategy to find out how we are becoming a more environmentally and socially sustainable organisation.

This Strategy is designed for anyone in our University community, colleagues, partners, and students, to pick up and understand at a glance how we’re going to achieve our goals.

Download the Sustainability Strategy (PDF, 4.6 MB)

Progress report

In its first year of implementation, the University’s Sustainability Strategy has delivered progress across research, education and student experience, and campus operations, laying strong foundations for long-term success.

Professor Tim Jones, Vice-Chancellor

We will make a positive impact within and beyond our boundaries. Research will be at the forefront of our efforts as we direct expertise towards addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Professor Tim Jones Vice-Chancellor

Our progress has been demonstrated in improvements in sustainability league tables. We are proud of our position in the 2026 QS Sustainability Rankings of 64th out of 2,001 institutions globally.

Nicola Davies Chief Financial Officer and Chair of the University’s Sustainability Committee