Sustainable Liverpool
Sustainable Liverpool is the sustainability blog that provides regular updates on how we are working to make the University more sustainable. We bring you the latest updates from the Sustainability team, research, event highlights, and details of projects and campaigns. In addition, we’ll share articles on topics from climate action, innovation and gender equality to tips on well-being and sustainable living. We also share information on how you can contribute to sustainable research and work to improve social, cultural and environmental best practice across our campuses.
We want the blog to celebrate the ingenuity of our staff, students and partners. So, if you would like to contribute to the newsletter, please share your sustainability news, events or activities with sustainability@liverpool.ac.uk or complete the online form.
If you’re looking to get involved with sustainability projects, you can find all of our projects and activities in the get involved section
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Find out how the University is taking action to becoming a more environmentally and socially sustainable organisation in Strategy and Performance pages.
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University of Liverpool ranked in world’s top 50 in QS Sustainability Rankings
University of Liverpool ranked in world’s top 50 in QS Sustainability Rankings
The University of Liverpool has risen 100 places and ranked among the world’s top 50 for its environmental and social impact in the annual QS Sustainability Rankings.
Posted on: 5 December 2023
Carbon Literacy Action Day 
Carbon Literacy Action Day
Today we are celebrating Carbon Literacy Action Day, highlighting the University’s dedication towards tackling climate change through education, and commitment to inspiring learners to work towards a zero-carbon future.
Posted on: 4 December 2023
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COP28: Responding to climate crisis through our research
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, launches this week in the United Arab Emeriates bringing world leaders together to discuss how to limit and prepare for future climate change.
Posted on: 30 November 2023
University submits evidence to the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 
University submits evidence to the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
The Sustainability Department recently completed the University’s annual submission to the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, a global league table which measures universities progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Posted on: 21 November 2023
It's Recycle Week! 
It's Recycle Week!
Recycle Week, running from 16th-22nd October, is an annual event designed to celebrate and promote the benefits of recycling. Celebrating its 20th year, Recycle Week was created by WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme), a registered charity who work with businesses, communities and individuals to achieve a Circular Economy.
Posted on: 16 October 2023
Go Green at the library this Libraries Week!
Go Green at the library this Libraries Week!
Discover how our Libraries are celebrating Libraries Week 2023 by ‘Going Green’ and inspiring learning for all.\n
Posted on: 2 October 2023
Supporting students through hardship in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Supporting students through hardship in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The University provides support for students who are experiencing poverty, including hardship funding and other financial help, as well as a range of other measures such as providing subsidised food and extending access to campus facilities. We have provided a guide on provisions available, and how this supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) in line with our Sustainability Strategy.\n
Posted on: 26 September 2023
Bringing campus furniture full circle
Bringing campus furniture full circle
The University has recently saved an estimated £50,000, diverted more than 4 tonnes of waste from landfill and saved over 8 tonnes CO2e by reusing and repurposing furniture on campus.\n
Posted on: 25 September 2023
Centre for Sustainable Business launches new programme for the future leaders in business sustainability
Centre for Sustainable Business launches new programme for the future leaders in business sustainability
The Management School’s Centre for Sustainable Business (CSB) is launching a new executive education programme, ‘Shaping Sustainable Futures’, for the future leaders in business sustainability.
Posted on: 21 September 2023
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University of Liverpool ranked in world’s top 50 in QS Sustainability Rankings
University of Liverpool ranked in world’s top 50 in QS Sustainability Rankings
The University of Liverpool has risen 100 places and ranked among the world’s top 50 for its environmental and social impact in the annual QS Sustainability Rankings.
Posted on: 5 December 2023