People & Planet University League

1. Does the university have a public sustainability policy that has been published or reviewed and updated within the last 5 years?
The University’s Environmental Policy has been reviewed and updated within the last 5 years and can be found here.

2. Does the university work to an environmental sustainability strategy, setting SMART targets for reducing environmental impact [across 8 key areas]?
The University’s Sustainability Strategy sets SMART targets for reducing environmental impacts and can be viewed here.

1. Does the university work to an environmental sustainability strategy, setting SMART targets for reducing environmental impact [across 8 key areas]?
The University’s Sustainability Strategy sets SMART targets for reducing environmental impacts and can be viewed here.

2. Does the university have an externally verified environmental management system (EMS), does it cover the whole university estate and what level of accreditation has been achieved?
Yes, the University conducts comprehensive audits of its environmental impacts annually as part of its ISO14001 accredited Environmental Management System (EMS). Maintaining this certification requires continual improvement through an effective audit process, including both internal and external audits. Over the past five years, the University has completed six audits, ensuring compliance and driving ongoing environmental performance improvements. You can read more about our EMS here.

1. Is sustainability included within the portfolio of responsibilities of a member of the university senior management team?
Sustainability is included within the portfolio of responsibilities of a member of the university senior management team. Nicola Davies, Chief Financial Officer, is the executive lead for sustainability at the University and Chair of the Sustainability Committee. Further information can be found here.

2. Who is working on environmental sustainability?
There are a wide variety of colleagues across the University working on environmental sustainability. The University Council, in partnership with Liverpool Guild of Students, has overarching responsibility for ensuring that the University meets its SDG Accord commitments. The Senior Leadership Team oversees the Environmental Policy and receives quarterly updates from the Sustainability Committee, chaired by CFO Nicola Davies. The Committee is accountable for the Sustainability Strategy and coordinates input from various working groups into a holistic framework.

The Sustainability Team leads delivery of the strategy and supports operations across all sustainability areas. There are currently 13 roles within the team:

• Sally Shaw, Associate Director of Sustainability
• Alex Preugschat, Sustainability Officer
• Laela Purvis-Greenway, Sustainability Officer
• Kate Sisodia, Sustainability Engagement Manager
• Grace Trotman, Sustainability Graduate Intern
• Rachael Hanmer-Dwight, Head of Environmental Sustainability and Energy Services
• Thomas Weldon, Environmental Sustainability Officer
• Dr. Rhiannon Hunt, Circular Economy Manager
• Sam Hay, Waste and Recycling Officer
• Ben Parker, Energy and Utilities Manager
• Will McCormack, Carbon and Energy Officer
• Jenna Lowe, Laboratory Sustainability Officer
• Mandy Johnston, Head of Category (Catering and Sustainable Procurement)

Each job role, area of responsibility, and contact information can be found here. The Sustainability Strategy is supported with a budget of over £1 million annually.

3. Does the university support a staff engagement scheme to involve staff in improving the environmental performance of the university?
Yes. The University actively supports staff engagement as a key part of its sustainability efforts. The Sustainability Team delivers a range of communications and engagement initiatives supporting the Environmental Policy, Sustainability Strategy, Biodiversity Plan, and Climate Plan.

Staff can take part in volunteering opportunities, access Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) resources, and join the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF). Other activities include contributing to the sustainability blog, receiving monthly briefing notes, and participating in events like Sustainability Week.

Training is also available, such as Carbon Literacy Training and the University’s Sustainability and Climate Change module (via Learnwell). The Living Labs programme allows staff and students to co-develop and trial sustainability solutions on campus.

Staff may also join Communities of Practice, working groups, and attend drop-in sessions with the Sustainability Team. They are regularly consulted on plans like the Biodiversity Plan and Energy Strategy. In addition, the CFO and Sustainability Team work closely with Guild and Joint Trade Union reps to ensure staff voices shape the sustainability agenda. More details are available here.

Does the institution have an active, robust and publicly available Ethical Investment Policy that is clearly approved and reviewed by a relevant individual/committee within the university?
The University’s publicly available Ethical Investment Policy can be found here.

Our Ethical Investment Policy commits the University to invest its funds on a socially responsible basis with due regard to environmental, social and governance issues. It adopts both the UN Principles for Responsible Investment to better align investors with the broader objectives of society and the UN Global Compact principles focusing on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.

The university commits to including student representation on its investment committee(s).
A list of committee members that oversee investments can be found here: Investments Sub-Committee Terms of Reference. There is a Guild of Students Representative at committee meetings, and we work with the Guild of Students to make further improvements to the policy including ethical investing in the local community.

There are clear ongoing opportunities for the wider student body and staff community to engage with the policy.
There are regular meetings between senior University leaders and local representatives from University and College Union (UCU), UNITE and UNISON, the Green New Deal (GND) University of Liverpool Action Group and the Liverpool Guild of Students, to help foster discussions on the University’s sustainability and Climate Plan actions. Discussions include all aspects of university operations, from reducing our carbon emissions, to how we can develop and use our campus in a way which minimises our environmental impact. Sustainability in teaching, research and careers are also on the agenda as well as the University’s divestment strategy. This includes a focussed session on ethical investment.
The meetings are an opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue with colleagues in the Trade Unions and the Guild over matters relating to sustainability. More information can be found here.

There is a commitment, on an annual basis, to publicly disclose/list all investments being held in different companies across all asset classes and the market value of those holdings.
We publish a list of investments in both overseas and UK companies. Our Ethical Investment Policy applies to the full scope of the investments held by the University. View the list here.

Commitment, in Policy, to Screen out Specific Sectors:

Commitment to screen out fossil fuel companies: partial commitment or full commitment to screen out all fossil fuel companies?
The University has a full commitment to screen out fossil fuel companies, specifically excluding direct investments in companies that derive significant revenues from the extraction and production of fossil fuels, including thermal coal, oil, gas, and tar sands. This can be found under 'exclusions' in the Ethical Investment Policy

Partial commitment or full commitment to screen out all arms companies?
The University explicitly excludes from its direct investments any companies that derive significant revenues from the manufacture or sale of armaments. This indicates a full commitment to screen out all arms companies. This can be found under 'exclusions' in the Ethical Investment Policy

Does the institution have a robust and publicly available Ethical Banking Policy reported on at the senior level?
The University of Liverpool maintains a robust and publicly available Treasury Management Policy, overseen and approved at senior level by the University Council. While the policy primarily focuses on the management of cash flows, banking, and investments with strong risk control measures, it does not explicitly identify as an ‘Ethical Banking Policy’. Nevertheless, by adhering to CIPFA’s Treasury Management Code of Practice, the University demonstrates a commitment to responsible and transparent financial management. The policy emphasises the security and ethical stewardship of funds, providing a sound basis for ethical banking practices. Although specific commitments to ethical criteria in selecting banking partners or exclusions related to fossil fuels or controversial industries are not detailed, the senior-level reporting and public accessibility of the policy offer a framework through which ethical considerations could be incorporated and monitored. 

Transparency and Accountability:

Does the university website collate information in one place about investment practices and procedures in such a way that facilitates greater transparency and access to information for students, staff and the general public?

• Ethical Investment Policy: Ethical Investment Policy
• Annual list of investments: Annual list of investments
• List of committee members that oversee investments: List of committee members
• Meeting minutes that provide updates on investment policy reviews and divestment/investment status if relevant: The University documents investment policy review meetings, but they are not publicly available. See Investments Sub-Committee.
• Ethical Banking Policy: Treasury Management Policy

Does the institution have an active and publicly available ethical careers policy?
Yes, the University has a publicly available Ethical Careers Policy updated in the last 4 years and can be found  here. We also have a Job Posting Policy, which can be found  here. The University’s careers services is easily accessible through our  Careers and Employability page.

There should be evidence within the policy itself that it was last updated/reviewed within the last 4 years
Yes, this is confirmed within the Policy document.

There should be evidence within the policy itself that it has been signed off at a senior level
The Policy has been signed off by Iwan Williams, Director of Careers and Employability.

Is information about the careers service structure and staff accessible and clear?
The University’s careers services is easily accessible through our  Careers and Employability page.

Any combined careers services the university is part of AND how to contact that combined careers service
The University of Liverpool’s Careers & Employability Service does not list, reference, or engage with any third-party careers services. All career-related support is managed internally by university staff.

1. Does the University have a publicly available carbon management plan?
The Sustainability team monitors energy and carbon across the entire University in support of the Sustainability Strategy and Liverpool2031 Net Zero Carbon targets. The University's Climate Plan sets out our ambitions, principles, and commitments in relation to addressing the climate crisis and outlines how we are going to move forward in developing our pathway to achieving net zero. With key activities already underway, the Climate Plan will help us transition to net zero at pace and with real impact.

2. Does it include a carbon emissions baseline for 2005 or later which covers all scope 1 and 2 emissions?
The University of Liverpool has a comprehensive and publicly available Climate Plan which includes a detailed Carbon Management Plan. This plan provides a clear breakdown of the University’s baseline carbon emissions across scope 1, 2, and 3, supported by a range of policies and strategies aimed at mitigating and reducing these emissions. The University adopts the sector-specific carbon emissions framework developed by EAUC, AUDE, and BUFDG, ensuring alignment with best practice standards. The Sustainability Team is actively leading a thorough data collection initiative, collaborating across departments such as Procurement and Estates, to establish an accurate emissions baseline. This process utilises DEFRA conversion factors to guarantee precise measurement and transparent reporting, thereby underpinning the University’s ambitious commitment to achieving net zero carbon targets in line with its Sustainability Strategy and Liverpool2031 goals.

3. Is there a carbon reduction target covering scope 1 & 2, consistent with an 80% reduction by 2050, with at least one milestone before 2030?
The University’s Climate Plan sets a clear carbon reduction target to achieve net zero emissions for scope 1 and 2 by 2035, demonstrating a commitment that goes beyond the minimum 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050. The plan outlines the ambitions, principles, and commitments that guide the University’s approach to tackling the climate crisis. It also includes defined milestones leading up to 2035, ensuring measurable progress towards this target well before 2050.

4. Are named persons or titles responsible for delivering the plan?
The University’s Carbon Management Plan clearly identifies named persons or job titles responsible for delivering the carbon reduction actions. Appendix 1 of the Carbon Management Plan provides an overview of these Reduction Plans and specifies the job titles accountable for each action, ensuring clear accountability and progress monitoring.

5. Is there a reporting mechanism for monitoring the plan?
The action plans and associated timescales will be updated as needed and reviewed by the Sustainability Committee during quarterly meetings, as outlined in the Governance section of the Climate Plan.

6. Are scope 3 emissions reported to HESA through the EMR?
The target comprises scope 1 & 2 emissions; meanwhile scope 3 emissions (including from waste, travel and supply chain and water and wastewater) are addressed within the University’s sustainability governance AND reported to HESA Estate Management Return (EMR).

7. Is there a sustainable travel policy that seeks to reduce emissions from staff travel?
Yes, the University of Liverpool has a Sustainable Travel Guide, developed in response to the Staff Travel Survey. It provides staff with information and tools to reduce the impact of business travel (including transport and hotel stays) on the University’s scope 3 carbon emissions. This supports the University’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2035 for scopes 1 and 2, and by 2050 for scope 3. The guidance is intended to be used alongside the University’s Business Travel and Expenses Policy. Commuter travel is addressed separately through the Sustainable Transport webpages.

8. Does the University calculate total carbon emissions from residential accommodation?
Yes, this is reported in the EMR annually.

9. Does the carbon management plan include a baseline and reduction targets for scope 3 emissions calculated in the following areas?

Waste (including construction):
Yes, the Carbon Management Plan includes a baseline and partial reduction targets for Scope 3 emissions from waste. The University of Liverpool has committed to a 50% reduction in domestic general waste sent for incineration with energy recovery by 2025, using a 10-year pre-COVID average as the baseline. The University is also applying the sector-specific carbon emissions framework developed by EAUC, AUDE, and BUFDG, along with DEFRA conversion factors, to gather data from departments including Estates. Emissions reductions are tracked through the Estates Management Record (EMR), and the Carbon Management summary in the Climate Plan signposts the relevant plans and strategies, including the Waste Management Plan, where reduction targets are further detailed.

Water:
Yes, the University of Liverpool has established a baseline for Scope 3 emissions associated with water supply and wastewater treatment. This has been done using the sector-specific Standardised Carbon Emissions Framework (SCEF) developed by EAUC, AUDE, and BUFDG, in conjunction with DEFRA conversion factors. These emissions are reported annually through the Higher Education Statistics Agency’s Estates Management Record (EMR), which tracks resource use and carbon impacts across the university estate. Water efficiency is embedded in the University’s broader sustainability strategies, including infrastructure upgrades and behaviour change initiatives aimed at reducing consumption.

Procurement (supply chain):
Yes, the Carbon Management Plan includes a baseline for Scope 3 emissions from procurement, though reduction targets have not yet been formalised. The University has used CO2Analysis (CO2A) to establish its supply chain emissions baseline, which is part of a wider carbon management approach aligned with the EAUC/AUDE/BUFDG framework and DEFRA conversion factors. While procurement activities are included in the baseline, the University is still in the process of developing specific reduction targets, although it is actively working with suppliers through tools such as NETPositive and the HESCET report to support future emissions reductions.

Staff and student business trips (e.g., flights to conferences and field trips):
Yes, the University is baselining Scope 3 emissions from staff and student business travel. The emissions data is being gathered through a university-wide data collection exercise, applying the EAUC/AUDE/BUFDG framework and DEFRA conversion factors. Business travel emissions are accounted for within the Estates Management Record (EMR), and strategies to reduce these emissions are outlined in the University’s Sustainable Travel Guide and Travel and Expenses Policy.

Staff and students commuting to university on a daily basis:
Yes, the University has established a baseline for Scope 3 commuting emissions through annual staff travel surveys, which are used to calculate emissions from both staff and student commuting. These figures are processed using DEFRA emission factors and are included in the University's broader carbon management planning.

Carbon emissions associated with the travel between students’ homes and the university at the start and end of term (including international students’ travel to and from their home country):
Yes, the University of Liverpool is in the process of baselining Scope 3 emissions from student travel between their homes and the University, including international travel. This is being done through data collection aligned with the EAUC/AUDE/BUFDG framework and the use of DEFRA conversion factors.

1. Is the University accredited by the Living Wage Foundation as a Living Wage employer?
The university is accredited by the Living Wage Foundation as a living wage employer. More details can be found in the University’s Modern Slavery Statement and on the Living Wage Foundation website.

2. Does the university have a policy that ensures outsourced staff receive the same or equivalent pay and benefits as directly employed staff?
Yes, please see the University’s Statutory Pay Gap Report.

3. Is the institution a Fairtrade University?
Yes, the University has been awarded a Fairtrade University and College Award as part of the 2023-2025 cohort. More information is available here.

4. Are the university ITC supply chains covered by Electronics Watch?
The University of Liverpool is a member of the North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC), and much of what is procured is through framework agreements created by this and other HE consortia throughout the country. NWUPC recently celebrated 10 years of impact with Electronics Watch. More can be found on the University’s Procurement pages and the NWUPC website.

5. Is the university signed up to the Can't Buy My Silence universities pledge?
The University is signed up to the Can't Buy My Silence universities pledge to stop using NDAs for complaints about sexual harassment, abuse or misconduct, or other forms of harassment and bullying.

6. What proportion of all academic staff are on fixed term contracts?
This data will be taken directly from the 2025/26 HESA Staff record. More information can be viewed here.

1. Does the university have a publicly-available sustainable food policy (or a Sustainable Procurement Policy which integrates sustainability criteria for food) that is reported on annually at a senior level of the university?
Yes, the sustainable food policy can be found here. The University also has a procurement policy available through the staff intranet.

2. Does the university's sustainable food policy require that sustainability standards are embedded in tenders & contracts with external contractors?
Yes, sustainability standards are embedded in tenders and contracts with external contractors through the University's membership of TUCO (The University Caterers Organisation).

3. Has the university implemented a comprehensive framework for continual improvement in sustainable food and catering that is regularly audited and verified by an external organisation credible to the sustainable food standards movement and stakeholder bodies?
The University of Liverpool currently holds Fairtrade University accreditation, awarded by the Fairtrade Foundation and SOS-UK, confirming its commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability in catering. Additionally, the University began working towards accreditation with both the Sustainable Restaurant Association and the Soil Association’s Food for Life Served Here programme in the 2024/2025 academic year. These programmes are widely recognised for their credibility and robust auditing processes, reinforcing the University's ongoing efforts to embed sustainability and continual improvement in its food systems as part of its broader Sustainability Strategy 2031.

4. Does the university provide space and / or other support for student / staff-led sustainable food projects?
The University of Liverpool actively supports student- and staff-led sustainable food projects by providing dedicated space and resources. Initiatives like the Guild of Students Gardening Project transform campus areas into vibrant green spaces using raised beds, wall planters, and Hügelkultur techniques to grow food sustainably. Through regular Give it a Go sessions, staff and students engage in hands-on activities such as herb planting and maintaining fungus gardens. The project yields fresh fruits and vegetables shared with the university community and beyond, while weekly gardening sessions offer opportunities to volunteer and help reduce the University’s carbon footprint. Additionally, the University hosts the Queen of Greens bus, a mobile greengrocer delivering affordable produce to campus each week, further promoting access to sustainable, healthy food. 

5. Does the university have at least one plant-based food outlet on campus?
Yes, the Law and Social Justice Café is currently being transformed into a plant-based outlet.

1. Does the university publish a strategy for student and staff engagement in sustainable development?
Yes. Student and staff engagement in sustainable development is embedded across the University of Liverpool’s strategic framework, including Liverpool 2031, the Sustainability Strategy, the Climate Plan, and Biodiversity Plan.

As outlined in the Climate Plan, one of the University’s five cross-cutting commitments is engaging our community. We are committed to working in partnership with our students and staff to embed our climate response into learning, teaching, research, and operations. The University believes that lasting and effective climate action must be shaped and owned by our community, and therefore supports initiatives that empower students and staff to contribute to collective efforts and to lead their own change-making activities.

The Climate Plan also emphasises the importance of embedding a whole institution approach, recognising that our entire community, across academic, operational, and student life, must be engaged to drive action and systemic change. The University is also committed to aligning its climate response with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and delivering just transitions that promote equity and inclusion across all initiatives, in line with our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies and plans.

Each year, the University collects and reviews evidence from staff and students to evaluate progress against the SDGs, including case studies, engagement projects, and sustainability-related research and operations. Programmes such as Sustainability in Action and the Student Sustainability Hub provide accessible platforms for staff and students to learn, contribute, and take action. The Climate Plan’s Engagement and Embedding programme is central to enabling systematic change across the institution, supported by strong internal partnerships, ongoing communication, and transparent reporting.

2. Are the university sustainability policy and strategy and other student engagement opportunities for sustainability a component of every student induction?
New students are welcomed on to campus for the start of the new academic year, as we aim to equip them with the skills, information and knowledge to be more sustainable in Liverpool, and beyond. Dedicated staff are on hand to answer questions, provide insight into the Sustainability in Action module and the Student Sustainability Hub, sustainability in halls, as well as the health and wellbeing support networks and resources available at the University.

The Student Sustainability Hub is a central point of reference to find resources on sustainability related societies, volunteering, career development opportunities, COP activities, lifestyle choices, and social networks. The Hub is home to the award-winning Sustainability in Action module. The Sustainability in Action online course is introduced to all students during Welcome Week activities and all current students are automatically enrolled in Canvas. We have a presence during the induction process and each year the Sustainability team host a welcome stall at the Welcome Week Fair for students to find out about how they can learn more about sustainability at the University of Liverpool, including information about sustainability policy and strategy and the range of engagement opportunities available.

3. Does the university actively and regularly promote events and activities aimed at increasing engagement?
The University and Guild of Students host regular sustainability events and initiatives throughout the year as part of the thematic calendar, such as Earth Day, Net Zero Week, British Science Week, Bike Week, COP, Recycle Week, Global Goals Week, Open Day, and participate in the University wide Wellbeing Week and Feel Good February programme of events.

The University’s annual Sustainability Week offers a wide range of events for staff and students aimed at raising awareness of sustainability objectives and promoting positive behaviour change. This year, held from 24th–28th February as part of the Feel Good February initiative, the Sustainability Team collaborated with the Guild of Students and the wider University community to deliver over 25 educational, wellbeing, and creative activities including strategy drop-in sessions, film screenings, guided tours of the Energy Centre, sustainable labs, and the Spine Building, as well as gardening, food growing, swap shops, workshops, cycling, mindfulness, and more. Over 500 staff, students, and alumni participated in the vibrant programme, with highlights such as 246 attendees at the popular Sustainability Fair, five fully booked building tours, a Halls-exclusive ‘Sew-cial’, a campus litter pick, and a nature walk at Formby Woods. Social media engagement peaked with a promotional reel on the UoL Sustainability Instagram reaching 15.4k views, 79.4% from non-followers.

The Sustainability team also provide support and guidance to students and staff hosting their own events on campus, such as the UoL Circular Economy Project team pop-ups, and our Sustainable Events Guide, empowers event organisers to integrate sustainability into planning, management, and evaluation of events at the University.

4. Does the university provide funds for student-led sustainability projects?
The University provides annual funding for student-led sustainability projects, such as funds allocated for 6 student interns to enhance the student sustainability community through online and campus activities. Examples of student-led projects include the San Marcos Business Challenge, Green Impact, Green Fingers, and UN SDG Curriculum Mapping. 

A group of University of Liverpool students recently took part in the Sustainable Innovation Challenge 2025 in Northern Ireland, joining 90 peers from UK and European universities to tackle sustainability through enterprise. Organised by the University’s Careers and Employability team, the two-day event offered hands-on experience in innovation and cross-border collaboration. Highlights included a tour of Portrush and Royal Portrush Golf Club, where students explored economic and environmental impacts of major sporting events. Working in mixed teams, they developed and pitched sustainable ideas with guidance from over 20 industry mentors, culminating in a civic reception and awards ceremony at Belfast City Hall.

5. Do all staff inductions cover university sustainability policy, strategy and areas for staff to engage?
The University organises regular induction events for new starters to help them understand their place of work, meet colleagues, be welcomed by senior staff, and hear from key contacts including those providing advice and support on sustainability. As part of the staff induction session led by the Academy, there is an introduction to sustainability at the University delivered by Sustainability Officers. The University also provides a range of resources including staff guidance, online courses, events, and workshops. The Sustainability team works with departments and teams across the University to provide bespoke support on how staff can make their actions in work more sustainable. Staff development opportunities are available here.

6. Are invitations extended to recognised Trade Union representatives by way of membership at committees to which the sustainability strategy, carbon management plan and other relevant strategic areas of sustainable development are reported?
Sustainability and climate action are the focus of regular meetings between senior University leaders and local representatives from University and College Union (UCU), UNITE, UNISON, the Green New Deal (GND) University of Liverpool Action Group, and Liverpool Guild of Students.

Meetings help foster discussion on the University’s sustainability and Climate Plan actions, referencing issues raised by the Green New Deal Action Group, a collaboration between students and campus unions aimed at prioritising sustainability in trade union relations with the University. Topics include carbon emissions reduction, sustainable campus development, sustainability in teaching, research, careers, and the University’s divestment strategy.

More details can be found in the Climate Action Group Terms of Reference and the joint Declaration of a Climate and Ecological Crisis signed by the University, Campus Trade Unions, and Liverpool Guild of Students.

7. Is there student representation on university committees concerned with estates, planning, finance and strategic decision making?
Yes. Student representatives work closely with the University Council and attend Sustainability Committee and Working Group meetings to ensure the University’s SDG Accord commitments are met. More information on University governance is available here.

8. Does the university conduct a student or staff-led mapping, auditing or tracking of actions completed to promote environmental sustainability annually?
The Education for Sustainable Development UN SDG Curriculum Mapping project invites students to volunteer to identify links between existing modules and the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Volunteers help identify best practices and opportunities to expand SDG integration in curricula. Volunteer opportunities are listed here.

1. Does the university demonstrate commitment to education for sustainable development at a high level of strategy or senior responsibility?
Yes, the University of Liverpool shows a strong commitment to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) at a senior strategic level. This is embedded in the University’s Sustainability Strategy, which integrates sustainability across the curriculum and student experience, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This strategic commitment is further reinforced through the Liverpool 2031 framework, where ESD is a key component of the Education and Student Experience pillar. The University prioritises ESD through the Curriculum Project, which is creating a new Institutional Learning Framework focused on sustainability, inclusion, and global citizenship. 

2. Has the university developed or uses a framework or strategy for ESD?
Yes, ESD is embedded in the institutional framework through the Sustainability Strategy and the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, supported by the Centre for Innovation in Education. A UN SDG Curriculum Mapping Project helps integrate sustainability across disciplines, with tools and resources for staff and students.

3. Does the university have a mechanism for reviewing and reporting on progress of ESD integration with named persons responsible?
Yes, progress is reviewed and reported by the Sustainability Working Group, chaired by Dr Gemma Ahearn, and overseen by the University Education Committee, which reports to Senate and Council. Details are available here.

4. Does the university make available support and training to help academic staff integrate ESD into the curriculum?
Yes, the Centre for Innovation in Education (CIE) offers guides, workshops, online courses, and one-to-one support for academic staff to embed ESD, including use of Living Labs for experiential learning. More info here.

5. Does the university promote real-world learning of skills for ESD through the use of its setting as a ‘Living Lab’?
Yes, the Living Labs programme enables students and staff to collaborate on real sustainability challenges on campus and in the city, with pilots focusing on waste and recycling, and plans to expand into energy, biodiversity, and travel. 

6. Does the university support and highlight School, Faculty or Research team projects for Sustainable Development?
Yes, sustainability projects are supported and highlighted through Faculty Sustainability Committees, the Interdisciplinary Centre for Sustainability Research (ICSR), and public reporting like the annual SDG Report and Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. More info here.

7. Does the university offer multiple scholarships for the full duration and cost of the degree, or a full fee waiver, for people seeking asylum?
The University of Liverpool offers up to four Asylum Seekers Scholarships annually for undergraduate students seeking asylum or their dependents, covering the full cost and duration of the degree. It also offers 2–3 Humanitarian Scholarships for postgraduate students, including refugees and Ukrainian nationals with temporary protected status. These initiatives are part of the University’s commitment under the UNHCR Global Pledge to expand refugee access to higher education and support its application for University of Sanctuary status. 

8. Does the university offer multiple scholarships for refugees or humanitarian protection holders?
Yes, similar scholarships and support are available for refugees and those with humanitarian protection, including tuition fee waivers and maintenance awards. More info here.

9. Does the university offer scholarships for people with other limited leave to remain in the UK?
Yes, the University has signed the UNHCR Global Pledge, committing to support asylum seekers and refugees with scholarships and pastoral care. See here.

10. Does the university offer support for living costs equivalent to student finance for groups in 5.a-5.c?
Yes, support includes the University Hardship Fund, Money Advice & Guidance Team, and emergency loans via the Guild of Students. Details here.

12. Does the university include these groups in their Access and Participation plan or equivalent?
Yes, the University provides financial support, hardship funding, emergency loans, subsidised food, and welfare services for these groups, aligning with its Sustainability Strategy and SDGs. More info here.

Information on the University’s energy sources, waste and recycling practices, carbon reduction, and water usage is published within the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Estates Management Record (EMR).