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.
Novel, e-assisted cargo trike launches
WMG is collaborating with Pashley Cycles and three other SME across the Midlands to develop an electrically assisted, last mile delivery trike.
Intelligent Vehicles
WMG, as part of a consortium led by ConigitalLink opens in a new window working on the Multi-Area Connected Automated Mobility (MACAM) project, which aims to establish a remote driving control hub that will oversee self-driving vehicles, placing Coventry at the driving force of transport innovation.
Start reducing, reusing, and recycling with Warwick
We're working to make it easy for everyone to reduce, reuse, and recycle, following our Environmental PolicyLink opens in a new window to implement long-term waste management strategies and cut the overall waste generated by 1% per annum between 2021 and 2025.
Campus trails on the path to sustainability
There are many trails to follow on campus, allowing you to explore the wonderful green spaces we have.
Biodiversity on Campus
The Campus Masterplan, which leads to 2030 and beyond, sets a blueprint for the future development of the campus. It commits to managing biodiversity holistically and to ensuring biodiversity on campus is better than before.
Building a sustainable campus
We're continually investing in and developing new campus buildings, and these projects are being developed with a consciousness of the University’s plans to achieve net-zero carbon from direct emissions by 2030.
London air quality monitoring
Researchers have developed state-of-the-art machine learning models that establish real-time connected network of sensors, across London - enabling more effective air quality forecasting and modelling than is currently available.
University of Warwick signs agreement with agronomy specialist to bring UK beans to market
The University of Warwick’s research commercialisation wing, Warwick Innovations, has signed a contract with agronomy specialist Agrii to promote the commercial production of UK haricot beans developed by scientists at the University of Warwick.
Our network of Green Champions
With a network of over 1,000 students and 200 staff members from 40 different departments, Green Champions are putting sustainability at the heart of their University of Warwick experience.