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Sustainable Campus Operations

What We Do

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Find out how we are integrating sustainable practices across all areas of our operations:

BiodiversityLink opens in a new window

Our University has signed the Nature Positive Pledge – a commitment to start a Nature Positive journey to halt and reverse nature loss, and to actively restore biodiversity and ecosystems affected by our activities.

Circular EconomyLink opens in a new window

We’re developing a strategy for a more circular campus based on the three main pillars of Circular Economy: Eliminating waste and pollution, Reusing and circulating materials, and Regenerating nature.

Energy and CarbonLink opens in a new window

We’re working to achieve Net Zero on direct emissions and the energy we buy by 2030 and to get to Net Zero for indirect emissions by 2050. Our Energy Strategy is based on three principles: Reduce, Decarbonise, Smart.

Engagement and PartnershipsLink opens in a new window

We work in partnership with teams across the campus and offer events and opportunities that empower staff and students to get involved and adopt more environmentally conscious behaviours.

Responsible ProcurementLink opens in a new window

In collaboration with the Procurement Teams the Sustainability Officer are working to influence an increase in responsible sourcing within the University supply chain.

Food on CampusLink opens in a new window

By collaborating across the commercial outlets, the vision is to be sustainable and socially responsible University that showcases local produce, promotes healthier eating options and supports our environment.


Our Sustainability Strategy

The Way to Sustainable Strategy

Warwick is on a journey to becoming more sustainable. We are determined that our research, our curriculum and how we operate make a positive impact in the world. Our sustainability strategy – Way To Sustainable – sets out the path that we are all on together.


Get Involved- what you can do

Become a Green ChampionLink opens in a new window

This network is open to all Staff, PGR and students who want to help make our University environment and community a greener, healthier, happier place to live, work and study.

Warwick Green RewardsLink opens in a new window

Green Rewards is an online web platform and app where you log your sustainable actions—like active travel, recycling, and sustainable shopping—and earn Green Points as a result.

Circular Economy CampusLink opens in a new window

Learn how to be more circular on campus – and become a Recycling Hero!

How to Run Sustainable EventsLink opens in a new window

Make sustainability a key part of your event planning at Warwick.

Our EventsLink opens in a new window

We run events all year round for staff and students – come and join the fun, learn something new, and make a difference!

Our Progress

Energy and Carbon Report 24/25Link opens in a new window

Our Energy and Carbon Report details Warwick’s performance across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and outlines actions to reduce our environmental impact.

LEAF Impact Report 24/25Link opens in a new window

Warwick first implemented Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) Link opens in a new windowin 20/21, in the following five years, engagement has reached six schools, and ninety-five laboratory spaces.

Donation Drive Impact Report 24/25Link opens in a new window

The Donation Drive is a flagship circular economy initiative at the University of Warwick, designed to reduce the environmental impact of student move-out by making it easier for students to donate unwanted items before leaving campus.

Year in Review – Our Biodiversity Successes in 2025Link opens in a new window

Read more about Warwick’s 2025 biodiversity achievements, including wildlife surveys, conservation projects like crayfish release, and community engagement through events and litter picks.

Selection of Operations and Engagement Case Studies

Sustainability Curriculum Mapping

Click hereLink opens in a new window to see our sustainability curriculum mapping work so far at Warwick.

Campus comes together for newts on the move

The Energy and Sustainability team with the help of amazing volunteers relocated 135 amphibians this season.

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Sustainability in the Curriculum

Design Ecologies and Regenerative Practice (DI106-30), a core first-year module in Design Studies at Warwick, challenges students to reimagine design through systems thinking, biomimicry, circular economy principles, and life-centred design - developing the next generation of regenerative practitioners.

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