The challenge

We start from a strong place: our previous Carbon Strategy achieved a fantastic 63% drop in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2020, overshooting our target of 40%. In addition, we had already fully divested from fossil fuels in 2018.

Now our challenge is to make deeper, harder cuts – tackling the full scope of our emissions. The climate emergency means there is absolutely no time to stand still and, with the help of our students, staff and partners, we’re determined to contribute meaningfully to tackling this global crisis. This will be even more important as the University looks to grow its student numbers and course offer in the coming years