Environmental Sustainability at Warwick
Creating a Sustainable Future
The University of Warwick is playing its part in tackling the climate emergency. Building on our existing research and education programmes and our connections to industry and society, we’re focusing on The Way to Sustainable – the real-life implications of creating a sustainable future and the practical challenges of getting there.
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.
Sustainability strategy
Warwick is on a journey to becoming more sustainable and making a positive impact in the world. Our sustainability strategy – Way To Sustainable – sets out the path that we are all on together.
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. From volunteering at events and joining student-led projects to contributing ideas and learning new skills, your involvement matters. Explore opportunities, connect with like-minded people, and be part of the change.
Tracking Our Impact
83rd in the world, 27th in the UK
QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026Link opens in a new window
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.
45th in the UK
People & Planet University League 2025/26Link opens in a new window
Our key strengths including:
- Education for Sustainable Development
- Staff & Student Engagement
- Sustainability staff
- Environmental Auditing & Management Systems
UN SDG Report 2023/24Link opens in a new window
Our SDG Report 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
We won the Big Hog-Friendly Litter Pick Challenge in 2025!
Repurposed Materials Take Centre Stage at Warwick’s Sustainable Crafternoon
University of Warwick and Belgrade Theatre join forces to explore community co-creation
Professor Dieter Wolke and Dr Tanya Lereya's paper on bullying features as the most cited paper of the 2010s in Archives of Disease and Childhood 100th Anniversary list of most influential papers
University of Warwick UN Sustainable Development Goals Report 2023-24
Pollution solution co-developed by Professor Anant Sudarshan reaches finals of 2025 Earthshot Prize
Sustainability Events
Citizen science - MammalWeb
Sustainability Press Releases
Nationwide seed relay drops off precious heritage seed at the University of Warwick’s UK Vegetable Genebank
Warwick rises in QS World University Sustainability Rankings
Pollution solution co-developed by Professor Anant Sudarshan reaches finals of 2025 Earthshot Prize
Research finds crop breeding can cut methane emissions without sacrificing yield
Pioneering Virtual Reality Technology used to Tackle Coventry Fuel Poverty
New research shows that abandoning a shopping trolley is worse for the planet than you think
Warwick astronomers trial using starlight to measure greenhouse gases
Introduction to Sustainability at WarwickLink opens in a new window
Learn more about Warwick's sustainability journey and about different sustainability projects and initiatives you can get involved with on campus.
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