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Environmental Sustainability at Warwick

Environmental Sustainability at Warwick

  • Volunteer with the Donation Drive

    Join our incredible community of staff, students, and local volunteers and be part of something genuinely impactful.

  • Making Space for Nature

    Across our campus, we are rethinking how our outdoor spaces are managed to better support nature, climate resilience and wellbeing. By giving nature more room to thrive, we are creating a greener, healthier and more biodiverse campus for people and wildlife alike.

  • Spring Biodiversity Trail

    This trail is designed to cover April to June, when flowers begin to bloom, birds are actively nesting, and new growth can be seen on campus.

  • Get Involved as a Student Green Champion

    Drive change, lead initiatives, and join a community of passionate sustainability advocates- apply now!

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.

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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

we are 83rd in the world for qs sustainability ranking

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.

we are 45th in the uk in people and planet

Our key strengths including:

  • Education for Sustainable Development
  • Staff & Student Engagement
  • Sustainability staff
  • Environmental Auditing & Management Systems
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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

Sustainability Events

Sustainability Press Releases

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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