Our sustainable University

Achieving our Sustainability Strategy is about collaboration, engagement, and inspiring action.

We use our strengths in teaching and research to drive forward solutions to climate change and environmental sustainability. We recognise the tremendous amount of work that is already happening across our campus in all areas of activity and we work with stakeholders to maximise our positive impact.

The University is a responsible civic partner that works across Liverpool, and supports the ambitions of the City Region.

Click on any of the areas below for an in-depth look at how we’re building sustainability into every aspect of our operations and embedding social sustainability across the institution. You can also discover how aspects of our research, teaching and campus operations support each of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

 

Virtual tour of Ness Gardens

Explore Ness Botanic Gardens with this beautiful panorama that highlights a diverse variety of plants and planting areas spread across 64 acres. Constantly changing, there are always new things to see at Ness, including vibrant year-round colour and outstanding collections of rhododendrons, camellias, snowdrops and Sorbus, amongst others.

Discover more about Ness Botanic Gardens

Biodiversity

Biodiversity

Improving and conserving green space and wildlife on campus.

Culture and diversity

Culture and diversity

Creating vibrant and diverse communities and ensuring social sustainability is embedded across the institution.

Energy and carbon

Energy and carbon

Reducing our emissions and increasing energy efficiency.

Health and wellbeing

Health and wellbeing

Sustainability action to support better health and wellbeing for the University community.

Purchasing and catering

Purchasing and catering

Managing our procurement and catering activities in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner.

Sustainable buildings

Sustainable buildings

Responsible estates management across the University.

Travel and transport

Travel and transport

Supporting active and sustainable travel through a range of travel initiatives.

Water, waste and recycling

Water, waste and recycling

Managing our water consumption, reducing waste and improving recycling practices.

Green Guild

The Green Guild provides opportunities for students, staff and the wider community to think green & and become more sustainable. See how the Guild impacts upon the environment and some of the things they’re to reduce those impacts.