Our university and climate change
As a global organisation we are committed to sustainability in everything we do at our campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia.
As a global organisation we are committed to sustainability in everything we do at our campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia.
In partnership with our staff and student community, we are making a step-change in our long-standing mission to secure a more sustainable planet.
We have set ambitious, science-based carbon reduction targets: by 2030 to reduce our emissions by 63%, with an aspiration of net zero by 2040 and absolute zero by 2050.
We support Nottingham’s ambition to be the UK’s first zero carbon city by 2028 and are working with partners in China and Malaysia to improve sustainability in their regions.
Sustainability informs every aspect of life and work on our campuses, from developing state of the art spaces for research and education, to engaging with our community and partners to further embed green behaviours and practices.
COP26: together, we can make a difference
Change is possible when we all work together. Tackling climate change in a joined up way, through what we teach, what we research and how we operate gives us the best opportunity to make a real difference. We’d love you to get involved.”
Andy Nolan, Director of Development & Sustainability at the University of Nottingham
Sustainability initiatives at our university
Cutting carbon
Travel
Low-carbon, healthy transport
We recognise that travel, both for business and commuting, has a significant environmental impact and is one of the biggest contributors to the university’s own carbon footprint. We are exploring opportunities to transition to a more climate-conscious approach to business travel and engaging with staff on the issue.
Alongside this, we are investing in our campuses to ensure they increasingly support low-carbon and sustainable travel. Whether that be with cycling facilities, electric vehicle charging points or our hopper bus for travel between campuses. We are aiming to further reduce single occupancy private car travel and there are many options for staff, students and visitors to travel to the university without a car.
Find out more
Sustainable transport
Biodiversity
Get involved
Read our Environmental Sustainability Strategic Delivery Plan