Sustainability at UWE Bristol
Our world can't wait. We must not wait. The climate and ecological emergency is the defining issue of our time.
As a University, as a diverse community of global citizens, we have a shared responsibility to work together to address the urgency of the challenges we all now face.
UWE Bristol is acting today for a sustainable tomorrow
Find out how we are transforming our world for better, for all, for good – as we push ahead on our #OurPathTo2030.
Sustainability in our teaching and research
Education for sustainable development
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) sits at the heart of UWE Bristol’s institutional strategy and teaching and learning framework.
Research and partnerships
Our research and collaborations and their focus on social, economic and environmental sustainability.
Climate Education course
Our Climate Education course free for all students, available through Blackboard.
Sustainability on campus
Transport and travel
Our targets for 2030 and initiatives for sustainable travel including eco-friendly ways to get to campus.
Carbon, energy and water management
Our carbon, energy and water management plans and projects, including our passivhaus student accommodation.
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Our commitment to the circular economy, our initiatives to reduce, reuse and recycle, and our recycling facilities on campus.
Biodiversity and ecology
Our support for biodiversity including the Beeline project, community gardens, meadowscaping and edible plant nurseries.
Fairtrade
Our commitment to Fairtrade and what it means for our campaigning, the products in our cafes and study opportunities for students.
Hospitality
Our provision of healthy, planet friendly food for our students and staff and the public in our cafes and conferencing.
Purchasing and procurement
Our strategy to deliver sustainable procurement and work with our suppliers to reduce emissions in line with our policy.
ISO 14001 certification
Our independently audited ISO 14001 certification and its application in all aspects of our organisation.
Make a difference
Find out how you can get involved in sustainability at UWE Bristol and make a difference on campus and at home.
Get involvedWinner
of Institute of the year, Green Gown Awards 2023.
Highest score
by The Student Union at UWE for 9th year in a row, Excellent ranking in NUS Green Impact Award 2023-24.
Sustainability news and events
Find out about the latest news and events relating to sustainability.
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Sustainability awards
Details of local and national awards and the recognition UWE Bristol has received for our contribution to sustainability.
Strategy 2030
Strategy 2030's priority is to deliver an outstanding university experience for our students through innovative, practice-led, research-informed courses.
Creating a greener future
At UWE Bristol you can get skills and be part of a community of students and staff that are wanting to make the world a better place.
Health and wellbeing
Health and wellbeing services for students at the University.