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.
Wild Warwick - Recap!
Wild Warwick was a new project for 2024/2025, aiming to promote wildlife and green spaces on campus. Read the case study to find out more.

Education for Sustainable Development Network
Welcome to the Education for Sustainable Development Network, a community dedicated to addressing sustainability through events, resources, and collaboration.

Education for Sustainable Development Spotlight
Discover more case studies on Education for Sustainable Development at the University of Warwick.

Education for Sustainable Development
At Warwick, we equip students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to tackle the pressing challenges of our time.

Donation Drive Saves Over 8 Tonnes of Items from Going to General Waste
The Donation Drive is a project to reduce the environmental impact of move out by making it easier for students to donate unwanted items before they leave campus. This proactive system prevents waste, reduces the University’s carbon footprint and supports incoming students and local charities.

Our Energy Strategy
Our Energy Strategy is based on three principles: Reduce, Decarbonise, Smart. We have case studies available for each, which can be found below:
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- Decarbonise Case StudiesLink opens in a new window
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Electric Vehicles and Batteries
Read more about WMG’s research into electric vehicles and battery technology, and how it supports sustainability.

Establishing a UK supply chain for electric machine manufacture
The University of Warwick’s WMG was awarded £5.7m by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to form an electrifying Prosperity Partnership with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). WMG and JLR have been accelerating their electrification journey, and JLR is on the road to achieving carbon net zero by 2039.

Innovative Very Light Rail vehicle for Coventry
Over the last two years researchers from WMG, together with TDi Ltd, have been designing and building the new Coventry Very Light Rail (VLR) vehicle for Coventry City Council.
