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With over 25,000 students and approximately 2,000 staff, the University’s day to day activities have a considerable impact on the environment.

This site sets out the University’s strategic approach to managing its environmental impact and details the key initiatives both planned and in place to improve environmental performance.

The sustainability office can be contacted via sustainability@ulster.ac.uk

Top 5

Top 5

Global Goals Teach In 2021 - Top 5 Institution

Finalist

Finalist

Education Awards 2020 - Best Green Campus Award

Winner

Winner

Environmental Leadership Award - Business in the Community’s Responsible Business Awards.

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Carbon management plan

The Plan commits the University to a target of a 29% reduction in carbon emissions by 2020/21, from the baseline year of 2005/06.

Climate Smart At Home

As we all continue to spend large amounts of time at home, it has given some of us more time to think about what we can do to help the environment and live more sustainably.

Biodiversity

The primary objective of any landscaping should be to create a pleasant, aesthetic environment for staff, students and visitors to enjoy.

Construction and refurbishment

Replacing inefficient building stock and refurbishment of existing buildings together offer the greatest potential to improve environmental performance.

Energy

The effective management of energy has been a key strategic objective within the University for many years, having been at the heart of its Estates Strategy for the past two decades.

Governance

In 2021, the University established a high level Steering Group to develop and embed environmental sustainability across the institution.

Sustainable procurement

The University recognises its responsibility to conduct its purchasing activities in an environmentally responsible manner.

Sustainable travel

The University has adopted a formal sustainable travel plan with the aim of encouraging staff, students and visitors to travel to and from the University by more sustainable means.

Waste

As a result of its daily activities, the University generates significant quantities of waste.

Water

As part of its everyday activities, the University consumes significant quantities of water.

Research

The Global Challenges Research Fund is a £1.5 billion fund provided to support research that addresses the challenges faced by developing countries.