Environmental Sustainability at Warwick
Creating a Sustainable Future
The University of Warwick is playing its part in tackling the climate emergency. We aspire to be a sector‑leading institution in environmental sustainability, embedding the topic across research, education, governance and operations and empowering our community to drive positive change locally, nationally and globally.
Get involved
Want to make a positive impact? There are plenty of ways to take action and help create a more sustainable campus and community!
Sustainability strategy
Warwick is on a journey to becoming more sustainable and making a positive impact in the world. Our sustainability strategy sets out the path that we are all on together.
Case studies
Take a look at our environmental sustainability case studies to learn more about how we're tackling climate change problems, both internally and with our external partners.
Tracking Our Impact
Warwick excelled in Governance, ranking 13th globally and in the top 1% of universities. This position recognises the critical frameworks that Warwick has in place to help foster transparency, inclusivity, and ethical responsibility towards achieving long-term sustainability.
Our key strengths including:
- Education for Sustainable Development
- Staff & Student Engagement
- Sustainability staff
- Environmental Auditing & Management Systems
Our SDG ReportLink opens in a new window showcases how Warwick is delivering impact locally, nationally, and globally.
Read more sustainability case studies on our Case Studies page.Link opens in a new window
Environmental Sustainability at Warwick Updates
Sustainability News
Endangered Crayfish Breeding Success at Warwick
The Big Butterfly Count 2026 results are out!
Warwick Food Group earns Food Made Good award
Science for hedgehogs at Wellesbourne Innovation Campus
Celebrating International Bat Night with a bat-friendly campus
University of Warwick receives £1.5 million grant to support groundbreaking research in sustainable energy, advanced materials, and manufacturing
Sustainability Press Releases
Astronomers spot unique double disc of debris that hints at Solar System’s future
Independent publishers lead the way on tenth Warwick Prize for Women in Translation shortlist
Plaque honouring Caribbean prisoners of war has gone missing from Portchester Castle
University of Warwick wins national award for excellence in teaching
Anaesthesia choice makes no difference for patient recovery after major surgery, landmark UK trial finds
Green, pink and purple: astronomers reveal the surprising true colours of white dwarf stars
Babies who are smaller than expected at birth tend to have poorer school performance as teenagers
Sustainability Matters Now Podcast
A University of Warwick podcast exploring the three pillars of sustainability: environmental, economic, and social.
Through conversations with staff, students, and partners at Warwick and beyond, we examine how universities, organisations, and communities put sustainability into practice; from grassroots recycling initiatives to climate politics, and from student wellbeing programmes to institutional transformation. Join us monthly for stories of innovation, leadership, and sustainable change in action!