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.
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 – Way To Sustainable – 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 Press Releases
Scientists uncover 'mix and match' mechanism for creating new cancer-fighting drugs
Warwick soars into top five universities in student-led rankings
What’s so funny?! Apes and humans have been sharing a laugh for 15 million years
Warwick computer scientists are helping secure your data against quantum computers
Warwick awarded €2.5m ERC grant to decode soil's hidden synchronization
Warwick hosts leading international conference on the future of lifelong learning and celebrates sector award success
Attorney General, Richard Hermer KC visits Warwick as pupils from across the UK compete in School Tasking national final
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!
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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