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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...
This year the University’s closure period runs from Monday 23 December to Wednesday 1 January 2024 (inclusive). During this period, we need all staff to participate in the Big Christmas Switch Off 2024! The Switch Off is a initiative to get all building users to shut down their workspaces over the winter break. This, alongside the...
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. ...
A project exploring the potential to use geothermal energy on campus is progressing well, with phase one nearing completion. The geothermal energy work forms part of the Net Zero Delivery Plan, which sets out the key projects that will help achieve the University's target of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Delivering Net...
Work has begun this week on two projects that contribute towards the ‘delivering net zero’ principle of the University of Leeds Climate Plan. On campus, test drilling has commenced to explore the potential to use geothermal heat to contribute to our heating requirements, whilst at the Brownlee Triathlon Centre in north Leeds, work has commenced...
The Sustainable Labs programme is launching a roadshow tour of campus in January and February 2024 to promote engagement with sustainability in labs across the University. Staff involved with work in laboratories are invited to meet the Sustainable Labs team to find out how they can make a difference in 2024 - reducing their environmental...
This year’s University closure period runs from Friday 22 December 2023 to Monday 1 January 2024, inclusive. Alongside the University's Estates and Energy teams, we're encouraging staff to help us save energy by switching off when leaving for the Christmas period. Thanks to the efforts of staff and students the 2022 Switch Off campaign reduced...
As part of the University’s ambitious Climate Plan, agreed in 2021, the University of Leeds has committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions. With the rapid escalation of the climate crisis, taking action is necessary and urgent. We have now shared our plan to deliver a net zero estate, marking the latest development in our...
Climate Week 2023 is taking place between Monday 27 – Friday 31 March and there’s lots of ways for you to get involved. Led by LUU, Climate Week aims to inspire students to take action and make changes to become more sustainable. Whether it’s learning more about climate change, attending different events or making small...
Congratulations to the PIXC Research Facility in the Faculty of Biological Sciences for achieving the first Gold LEAF accreditation at the University of Leeds! LEAF (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework) is a tool that was developed by University College London (UCL) to help researchers, staff, and students understand and improve the sustainability and efficiency of their...