2023 Travel Survey now live

Open to all staff and students, the travel survey allows us to calculate commuting emissions and will inform the Sustainable Travel principle of the Climate Plan.

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Read our Climate Plan

The University of Leeds Climate Plan was approved in November 2021. You can read it in full here, along with our dedicated plan to deliver net zero emissions by 2030.

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Tree planting completed at Gair Wood

More than 60,000 trees have been planted at the new Gair Wood site in north Leeds.

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Taking the lead on global grand challenges

At the University of Leeds, we are committed to embedding sustainability in everything we do. To us, sustainability means creating value for society by taking responsibility for our economic, cultural, social and environmental impacts. We draw on the diverse expertise of our students, staff and partners to collaborate in finding sustainable solutions to global challenges, and to maintain our position as world-leaders in sustainability.

Sustainability is a journey. Though society may not have all of the answers now, we are committed to using the University’s assets to tackle global challenges. On our website, you can explore what’s happening across the University, including our world-leading research and education, how we’re using our campus to find solutions to local and world challenges, and what you can do to be a part of our sustainable community.

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As part of the University’s Student Citizenship programme, the Sustainability Service, in conjunction with Residences, have launched the 2023 Halls...

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The annual travel survey is now open for responses from staff and students at the University of Leeds and will...

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Climate Week 2023 is taking place between Monday 27 – Friday 31 March and there’s lots of ways for you...

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As part of the celebrations for Leeds 2023 arts and culture festival, the Sustainability Service is running a community mural...

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Hedgehogs are of native origin in the UK and are unfortunately on the red list for Britain’s mammals, highlighting their...

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The Bike2Work Scheme is a Government run scheme that is included within the staff benefits at the University of Leeds....

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Local birder, Paul Wheatley, tells the story of the Leeds Peregrines. The wild Peregrine Falcons, that nest on the top...

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Hi, my name’s Lucy and I am the current 2022/23 Sustainability Communications and Engagement intern in the Sustainability Service at...

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