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
Meet Dr Ross Jaggers, Chemistry PhD graduate (2018), now working as a Senior Sustainability Manager at Virgin.
Alumni Sustainability Stories
Meet Christina Vaschuk, Life Sciences and Global Sustainable Development graduate (2024), now working on sustainable FemTech technologies at Rapid Innovation Group.
Alumni Sustainability Stories
Meet Roopal Kanabar, Computer and Management Sciences graduate (2008), and Founder of Sustainabar, an advisory firm providing sustainable investment solutions.
Alumni Sustainability Stories
Meet Chemistry graduate Alina Kuzmich (2014), now working as an Energy & Decarbonisation Consultant.
Alumni Sustainability Stories
Meet Rob Hebden, Environmental Bioscience graduate (2024), now working as a Sustainability Consultant calculating carbon footprints for businesses.
Department of Sociology Green Team
The Department of Sociology established its Green Team in 2021–22 to embed environmental sustainability into departmental practices. Meeting once per term and reporting to the departmental meeting, the team drives initiatives that reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable behaviours among staff and students.
University House Begins Major Low-Carbon Heating Upgrade
A major refurbishment project has now commenced to improve the reliability of the mechanical and electrical systems, improve the building’s energy performance and reduce carbon emissions.
Computer Science Building Completes Major Low-Carbon Refurbishment
The University’s Computer Science building has reached a major sustainability milestone following the completion of a comprehensive refurbishment project in December 2025. The works mark a real step forward in reducing the University’s carbon emissions.
Warwick Wins Big Hog Friendly Litter Pick Challenge
After building momentum with a Top 3 finish in the past two years, the University of Warwick has won the universities category of the Big Hog Friendly Litter Pick Challenge for the first time, recognising the University’s ongoing efforts to reduce litter and protect wildlife on campus and in the local community.
