Operations Case Studies

Operations Case Studies
Sustainability at Warwick
Our University's commitment to sustainable operations encompasses transport, energy, waste, water and campus maintenance and biodiversity. Find out how we're taking steps towards a greener campus, evolving our activities to become a more sustainable university, and taking our learnings into the wider world.
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:
Maximizing Efficiency Driving Savings and Sustainability Behind the Scene
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Energy and Sustainability team's work managing campus energy.
Nature Positive Pledge: Our commitment to halting and reversing nature loss on campus
Warwick has signed the Nature Positive Pledge – a commitment to start a journey to halt and reverse nature loss, and to actively restore biodiversity and ecosystems affected by our activities.
Community Fridge: Circular Economy in Practice
The Community Fridge demonstrates circular economy principles through partnership between Chemistry, Warwick Food Group, and Energy & Sustainability teams.
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.
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.
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.
Start reducing, reusing, and recycling with Warwick
We're working to make it easy for everyone to reduce, reuse, and recycle, following our Environmental Policy to implement long-term waste management strategies and cut the overall waste generated by 1% per annum between 2021 and 2025.