Reporting and performance

As part of the University’s commitment to embedding sustainability into every aspect of its operations, we are committed to reporting our performance and measuring the effect of what we do, to gauge the success of our Sustainability Strategy. Our performance is monitored internally through our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and also through external bodies.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Development Goals Annual Report

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide meaningful Key Performance Indicators and targets related to each SDG. Our annual Sustainable Development Goals Report, captures the activities across research, teaching, public engagement and campus operations which support these goals in alignment with the University’s strategic vision and objectives.

Governance

Governance

Our Governance structure allows us to positively influence environmental, social and economic development through our governance practices.

Environmental Management System

Environmental Management System

Our EMS ensures the University complies with relevant environmental legislation and continually reduces its environmental impacts and improves environmental performance.

People & Planet University League

We are a 2:1 class sustainable university in People & Planet's University League, a comprehensive and independent league table of UK universities ranked by environmental and ethical performance.

QS Sustainability Rankings

The University is ranked 50th out of 1,403 institutions globally in the QS Sustainability Rankings in 2024.

The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

We are ranked in the top 100 institutions worldwide in the The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for 2024.

Higher Education Statistics Agency

Environmental information for UK higher education providers is collected as part of the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Estates management record.