Performance

Electricity consumption

We have reduced our electricity consumption by 5% between 2023/24 and 2024/25.

Scope 1 and 2 emissions

Our Scope 1 and 2 emissions have decreased by 32% since the 2005/06 baseline, despite our estate growing by 31% over the same period.

Switch Off to Save

Our last Switch Off initiative saved 255 tonnes of carbon emissions – equivalent to the average annual emissions of 40 to 50 people in the UK.

Improving biodiversity

We have created 9 meadow areas across campus since 2015.

Leading the way

We have been chosen as 1 of 17 institutions to pilot the Nature Friendly Grounds scheme.

Responsible Procurement

We are 1 of 5 public bodies piloting supply chain Social Value reporting with Welsh Government and the Social Value Portal.

Responsible procurement

In 2024/25, 38 of our suppliers committed to our responsible procurement goals by signing up for our Supplier Code of Conduct.

Sustainable travel

We have 24 electric vehicles out of 69 as part of our fleet.

Residential recycling

Since 2022/23, the amount of our residential waste that is recycled has increased by 12.7%.

Academic building waste

In 2024/25, we recycled over 60% of our academic building waste.

Supporting a circular economy

Between 2023/24 and 2024/25, over 52 tonnes (52,834kg) of furniture and equipment have been reused internally, saving the university over £401,000.

Sustainability recognition

In 2025, more than 40 of our labs achieved recognition under LEAF, and 13 staff teams across the university gained a Green Impact award.

Environmental Compliance Officers

Over 50 members of staff volunteer as Environmental Compliance Officers (ECOs) to support their colleagues in sustainable choices.

Sustainability Fortnight

In 2025, our Sustainability Fortnight included a calendar of 25 events which were attended by over 450 people.