Sustainability
We aim to bring about social, environmental, economic and health benefits not only to Wales but to the wider world.
We are independently audited and certified to the ISO 14001 international standard, based on an effective environmental management system, characterised by continual improvement.
In 2019, we declared a climate emergency, recognising our need to play our part in the global response. We are committed to becoming carbon net zero for scopes 1 and 2 by 2030 and are currently developing our target for scope 3.
A more sustainable university
Our commitment to sustainable development is reflected in our strategic direction, which includes environmental and social sustainability as one of our enabling strategies:
Environmental Sustainability Strategy recast 2021
‘A More Sustainable University’ - Environmental Sustainability Enabling Strategy 2018-2023 (Recast 2020)
Environmental Sustainability Action Plan 2024-25
Environmental Sustainability Action Plan 2024-25.
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Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice
Letter of commitment to the priorities of the Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice.
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Climate emergency paper summary report
Cardiff University’s vision is to build towards an inclusive, sustainable and resilient future for our community and to bring about environmental benefits not only to Cardiff and Wales but to the wider world.
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Carbon Emissions Audit (Scope 1 2 and 3) Summary Report February 2022
Cardiff University Carbon Audit 2021
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Working together for sustainability
Sustainability and climate action are led by the Dean of Environmental Sustainability, Professor Monjur Mourshed. We work closely with our students and staff across the University in the development and consultation of our sustainability-related policies and strategy. Browse our sustainability contacts to connect with key staff.
Contact us
If you have questions or would like further information about sustainability in the University, please get in touch:
Sustainability enquiries
Committed to sustainability
We are working to be sustainable across all our work, including, teaching, research and campus maintenance and performance.
Read our environmental policies to learn how we embed sustainability across our operations.