Harnessing our combined community power, we drive change across Wales and the world towards a sustainable future for all.
Our sustainable future
Our planet faces significant environmental challenges. The climate emergency, loss of biodiversity, and scarcity of essential resources are pressing issues of our time, requiring immediate and transformative responses.
Our Environmental Sustainability Plan for 2025–2035, outlines our commitment to shaping a sustainable future for ourselves and society, encompassing four sustainability goals.
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Goal 1: Globally responsible
We are minimising the environmental impact of our activities, promoting responsible consumption, and extending our positive influence through education, research, partnerships, and governance. -
Goal 2: Resilient and healthy
We are integrating climate adaptation, nature-based solutions, and resilience thinking into our estates and decision-making, enhancing institutional resilience and well-being. -
Goal 3: Prosperous and innovative
We are leveraging our data and campus as a hub for innovation, facilitating sustainability-focused work experience and cross-sector partnerships for innovation and inclusive growth. -
Goal 4: Inclusive and connected
We are creating cohesive communities by empowering ourselves with knowledge and skills to take sustainability action in everyday practice, fostering shared purpose and promoting equitable participation.
Our results
Sustainable Development Goals
We are also committed to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn about how we integrate these into university life.
Get involved
Our current students and staff can learn more about the sustainability opportunities and initiatives we have in place and how to get involved on the staff intranet and the student intranet.
