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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.

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG wheelWe use the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) to help guide our activity, and we do so inclusively, making sure everyone’s voice is heard and considered along the way. Read more about the University's positive actions to impact the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

News

Help shape the future of environmental and social responsibility at Leeds – Join a Sustainability Café!  

We’re inviting all staff to take part in a series of Engagement Cafés this June. Which is your chance to shape the future of Environmental and Social responsibility at Leeds.   The University takes a holistic approach to sustainability – one that is embedded across teaching, research, operations, and engagement – and is guided by...

Tell us how you commute to campus in the 2025 Annual Travel Survey

The Annual Travel Survey is now open for responses, and we want to hear from staff and students at the University of Leeds. Whether you cycle, drive, walk, bus or wheel - you have until Friday 13 June to let us know! The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete, and you’ll also have the...

Neighbourhood walking tours pilot: would you like to attend?

The University of Leeds Sustainability Service is launching neighbourhood walking tours, a pilot initiative within the Student Citizenship Programme, and we are looking for students to test out the tours.  These guided tours are intended to deepen students' understanding and appreciation of local history, cultural diversity, and community opportunities available to them.  The neighbourhood tours...

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Blogs

A bold new approach to urban biodiversity at the University of Leeds 

This year on International Day for Biological Diversity, we are excited to announce the publication of the new Biodiversity Standard, that will guide the University...

Moving Out? Sort it out!

We’re bringing back our Moving Out campaign in partnership with Unipol and other higher Education institutions across the city to help support students and ease...

The Climate Action Training Module transforming anxiety into action

- An April LUNSHE (Leeds University Network for Sustainability in Higher Education) blog In a world increasingly shaped by the climate crisis, education has emerged...

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