Policy
We aim to bring about social, environmental, economic and health benefits not only to Wales but to the wider world.
Overarching strategy
Our commitment to sustainable development is reflected in our strategic direction, which includes environmental and social sustainability as one of our enabling strategies. We are committed to the priorities of the Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice.
Environmental Sustainability Plan 2025-2035
Sustainable Futures: Transformation through Collective Agency
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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Environmental Sustainability Action Plan 2024-2025
Environmental Sustainability Action Plan 2024-25
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Carbon Management Plan - July 2025
Our Carbon Management Plan outlines our approach to achieving Carbon Net Zero and will enable us to develop a future plan for reducing emissions.
Learning and Teaching strategy
Our University strategy ‘Our Future, Together’, strongly supports Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) by embedding sustainability in our research, education, operations, and community engagement.
It champions the use of our campus as a ‘Living Lab’ for real-world, experiential learning and highlights our commitment to developing resilient, critical, and problem-solving graduates who are equipped to lead sustainable change in an uncertain world.
Our approach to ESD is supported by our Environmental Sustainability Plan and guided by the following:
Education for Sustainable Development Action Plan Overview 2024 - 2030
This document aims to provide an overview of the proposed Action Plan for the embedding of Education for Sustainable Development across the Cardiff University Curricula and Student Experience: 2024 - 2030
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Education and students sub-strategy
We are committed to a high quality student experience and work in partnership with our students to take them on an inspiring educational journey.
Health, Safety and Environment policies
We are independently audited and certified to the ISO 14001 international standard.
We have a range of policies in place to support health, safety, environment and sustainability.
See how our policies are making an impact.