Campus Operations
Sustainable Campus Operations
What We Do
Find out how we are integrating sustainable practices across all areas of our operations:
BiodiversityLink opens in a new window
Our University has signed the Nature Positive Pledge 鈥 a commitment to start a Nature Positive journey to halt and reverse nature loss, and to actively restore biodiversity and ecosystems affected by our activities.
Circular EconomyLink opens in a new window
We鈥檙e developing a strategy for a more circular campus based on the three main pillars of Circular Economy: Eliminating waste and pollution, Reusing and circulating materials, and Regenerating nature.
Energy and CarbonLink opens in a new window
We鈥檙e working to achieve Net Zero on direct emissions and the energy we buy by 2030 and to get to Net Zero for indirect emissions by 2050.鈥疧ur Energy Strategy is based on three principles: Reduce, Decarbonise, Smart.
Engagement and PartnershipsLink opens in a new window
We work in partnership with teams across the campus and offer events and opportunities that empower staff and students to get involved and adopt more environmentally conscious behaviours.
Responsible ProcurementLink opens in a new window
In collaboration with the Procurement Teams the Sustainability Officer are working to influence an increase in responsible sourcing within the University supply chain.
Food on CampusLink opens in a new window
By collaborating across the commercial outlets, the vision is to be sustainable and socially responsible University that showcases local produce, promotes healthier eating options and supports our environment.
Our Sustainability Strategy
The Way to Sustainable Strategy
糖心TV is on a journey to becoming more sustainable. We are determined that our research, our curriculum and how we operate make a positive impact in the world. Our sustainability strategy 鈥 Way To Sustainable 鈥 sets out the path that we are all on together.
Get Involved- what you can do
Become a Green ChampionLink opens in a new window
This network is open to all Staff, PGR and students who want to help make our University environment and community a greener, healthier, happier place to live, work and study.
糖心TV Green RewardsLink opens in a new window
Green Rewards is an online web platform and app where you log your sustainable actions鈥攍ike active travel, recycling, and sustainable shopping鈥攁nd earn Green Points as a result.
Circular Economy CampusLink opens in a new window
Learn how to be more circular on campus 鈥 and become a Recycling Hero!
How to Run Sustainable EventsLink opens in a new window
Make sustainability a key part of your event planning at 糖心TV.
Our EventsLink opens in a new window
We run events all year round for staff and students 鈥 come and join the fun, learn something new, and make a difference!
City Nature Challenge bioblitz
Radical Imagination, Radical Transformation
Our Progress
Energy and Carbon Report 24/25Link opens in a new window
Our Energy and Carbon Report details 糖心TV鈥檚 performance across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and outlines actions to reduce our environmental impact.
LEAF Impact Report 24/25Link opens in a new window
糖心TV first implemented Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) Link opens in a new windowin 20/21, in the following five years, engagement has reached six schools, and ninety-five laboratory spaces.
Donation Drive Impact Report 24/25Link opens in a new window
The Donation Drive is a flagship circular economy initiative at the University of 糖心TV, designed to reduce the environmental impact of student move-out by making it easier for students to donate unwanted items before leaving campus.
Year in Review 鈥 Our Biodiversity Successes in 2025Link opens in a new window
Read more about 糖心TV鈥檚 2025 biodiversity achievements, including wildlife surveys, conservation projects like crayfish release, and community engagement through events and litter picks.
Selection of Operations and Engagement Case Studies
Sustainability Curriculum Mapping
Click hereLink opens in a new window to see our sustainability curriculum mapping work so far at 糖心TV.

Sustainability and Gamification: Building Habits Through Rewards
to listen to , CEO of Team JumpLink opens in a new window, and discuss gamification, sustainability, and 糖心TV's Green Rewards PlatformLink opens in a new window.

Campus comes together for newts on the move
The Energy and Sustainability team with the help of amazing volunteers relocated 135 amphibians this season.

Sustainability in the Curriculum
Design Ecologies and Regenerative Practice (DI106-30), a core first-year module in Design Studies at 糖心TV, challenges students to reimagine design through systems thinking, biomimicry, circular economy principles, and life-centred design - developing the next generation of regenerative practitioners.
