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Fairtrade Curation Project
Reflective Blog Post (Mimansa Deshkar (Fairtrade Curator, SSA), Supervisor: Charlotte Davenport) A small blue-and-green label on a chocolate bar or a pack of coffee is something many of us have seen without thinking twice about it. Yet behind those everyday products are stories of global trade justice, social equality, environmental sustainability and student activism. Discovering how deeply these ideas are embedded in...
University of Leeds recognised among the world’s leading universities for sustainability impact
The University of Leeds has once again been recognised as one of the world’s leading universities for sustainability, securing a place among the global top 60 institutions in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings. The achievement reflects the University’s long-standing commitment to addressing environmental and social challenges through world-leading research, education, operations and partnerships. ...
Delivering a net zero supply chain
The University of Leeds is taking steps to cut the climate impact of the goods, services and resources it uses through a new Net Zero Supply Chain and Resources Delivery Plan. Around 70% of the University's reported greenhouse gas emissions come from products and services bought, and resources consumed. The new plan builds on a...
Latest Blogs
Discover Fairtrade shopping across Leeds and surrounding areas
Leeds has proudly held Fairtrade City status for more than 20 years, reflecting the city's long-standing commitment to supporting farmers, producers and workers around the world through...
A Student Sustainability Impact Intern Blog by Alysia Byrne
An introduction to me and the Leeds RSPB Group I am a young ornithologist and ecology undergraduate aspiring to do a PhD studying avian behaviour. I also have a passion...
Reflecting on the University of Leeds Sustainability Celebration 2026
The University of Leeds has recognised outstanding individuals, teams and community partners at its annual Sustainability Celebration, highlighting the collaborative efforts helping to create a more environmentally...
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