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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...
The University of Leeds and Leeds University Union Fairtrade Partnership are delighted to have achieved the highest level of recognition - 3-star status - in the Fairtrade University Award. This rare achievement reflects successful audits for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 academic years. Our 3-star status recognises the breadth of activity to promote Fairtrade, trade justice and ethical consumption,...
The University of Leeds has launched its new Framework for Environmental and Social Responsibility 2026–2030, setting out a bold, integrated vision to embed sustainability and social impact across all aspects of university life. Developed in collaboration with staff, students and partners, the Framework responds to urgent global challenges, including climate change, environmental degradation and social inequality, while...
Become an auditor for the Fairtrade University Award and help us monitor our progress towards Fairtrade University status! Volunteer auditors conduct an audit of the university to review the efforts to embed and promote Fairtrade and wider ethical consumption. You will receive full training via Teams, delivered by SOS-UK and the Fairtrade Foundation, where you...
The University’s Blueprint programme has received international recognition though the annual International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) Excellence Awards. What is Blueprint? Led by the Sustainability Service, Blueprint is our flagship staff engagement programme. It supports the University’s Schools and Services to develop five-year plans to embed sustainable practices throughout their operations. Blueprint enables teams across...
On Monday 24th June, the Sustainability Service hosted a celebration to acknowledge staff, partners, and community members who go above and beyond to embed sustainability in everything they do. The Sustainability Service is a team dedicated to helping deliver a more socially and environmentally responsible University, and its partnerships with teams and individuals from across...
We are delighted that the University of Leeds has retained our Fairtrade University award, after being audited for the 22/23 and 23/24 academic years. Our two-star status recognises the broad range of activities undertaken within the University, including raising awareness and increasing availability of Fairtrade products in the university, further supporting work towards a more...
The Sustainable Labs programme has reached an important milestone, with 50 labs from 11 different schools and four faculties now signed up to the LEAF framework for implementing sustainability initiatives. Newly certified labs included the first labs within the School of Medicine and the School of Chemical and Process Engineering (SCaPE) to achieve LEAF certification. ...
The University of Leeds campus is now home to an exciting new ‘Adventure Lab’ initiative, which brings unique outdoor scavenger hunts, experiences, and games to life! Thanks to the efforts of staff member Erica Di Martino from the Lifelong Learning Centre, locations have now been added to campus for people to explore campus biodiversity using...
The University of Leeds Conferences and Events team have officially joined the Blueprint programme to drive forward sustainability initiatives across their venues, events, and operations. The team coordinates conferences and events both internally at the University of Leeds and for external clients, with events taking place across the University campus as well as at a...