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.
Engineering: Sustainability Embedded Across All Programmes
All Engineering undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Warwick hold AHEP (Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes) accreditation.

Chemistry: ESD-Centered Curriculum with Real-World Impact
The Beyond Science module uses campus as a Living Lab to support Chemistry students develop their skills through real-world sustainability projects.

Why indigenous communities must be involved in protecting forests
Based on the analysis of satellite images from Thailand and case studies from other Southeast Asian countries, the research demonstrates that policymakers can achieve improvements in forest health by working collaboratively with indigenous communities.

Implementation of decarbonisation actions in General Practice to help achieve a net zero NHS (GPNET-0 Study)
The study aims to understand how general practice is implementing decarbonisation actions, and generate actionable recommendations on how to support and accelerate the implementation and sustainability of actions to decarbonise general practice to help achieve a net zero NHS.

Optimising Gallery Ventilation for Energy Efficiency at Warwick Arts Centre
The Mead Gallery ventilation was upgraded with smart controls, reducing energy use significantly while supporting sustainability and operational efficiency.

Championing Circularity Through the ReStart® Program
The University of Warwick demonstrated its commitment to sustainability and the circular economy by partnering with Maris Interiors and Tarkett in the ReStart® program, successfully recovering 4,737 kilograms of carpet tiles from Riley Court to reduce waste and extend material lifecycles.

Social Impact Assessment (SOCIAT) Tool for Nature Protection and Restoration projects
Researchers in GSD have developed an innovative theoretical and methodological framework for assessing and predicting social impacts of nature policies.

Circular Economy: Radcliffe Lounge Reupholstery Project
Radcliffe has been reimagined with a sleek, sustainable makeover, embracing the circular economy to refresh existing furniture—delivering a modern, high-end space while cutting costs and slashing carbon emissions.

Retrofit Rocks! Creating sustainable communities
Researchers in the Department of Economics are developing a place-based approach to housing retrofitting.
