Case Studies - Sustainability at Warwick
Case Studies
Sustainability at Warwick
From cutting-edge research to community engagement and green campus initiatives, at University of Warwick, we’re on a journey to becoming a more sustainable university.
Take a look at our environmental sustainability case studies, encompassing our work and projects in Research, Education, Engagement, and Operations. You can learn more about how we're engaging with the Sustainable Development Goals, both internally and with our external partners.
Alumni Sustainability Stories
1. Describe your current role and what attracted you to it
I am a Sustainability Consultant working for a London-based SME focused on building design and retrofit since graduation from Warwick. My focus scopes are mostly around Energy and Retrofit, Ecology, Certifications and Community Engagement. I wanted to feel like I can have a significant impact in society and work for a smaller organisation!
2. What are the key sustainability skills you learnt at Warwick that have helped you with your career to date?
I believe the most instrumental skill learned has been embracing transdisciplinarity. Sustainability projects in the world of work requires us to balance different expectations and considerations across fields, and learning how to appropriately respond (with evidence!) to queries. We work with engineers, architects, insurers, landscape planners, local authorities etc. so we need to be open to different types of expertise.
3. What top tips do you have for Warwick graduates who would like to work in your sector?
Do not be afraid to go out there and try things, societies and extracurriculars can be an excellent entry point into this world! I received my offer of employment shortly after graduating thanks to a consulting project I worked on while at Warwick. The client was impressed, they remembered me and we took it from there.