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We want to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2035 and we're making real strides towards that goal through impactful projects across our campuses.
Sustainability Team
14 November 2024
We are hugely proud that, for three years running, we've been ranked in the top 100 universities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which measures contribution towards the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Find out more as we prepare our 2025 submission.
24 October 2024
To help us sort our recyclables better, we’re taking general waste bins out of classrooms at our Colchester Campus and providing recycling bins in corridors.
03 October 2024
We're introducing a charge for using the Electric Vehicle charging points at our Colchester Campus. From 1 August we’ll be working with Clenergy, who provide simple, fair and accessible vehicle charging, to introduce a fee of 50p per kWh to use our charging points
Travel and Transport
02 July 2024
How the University of Essex are reusing furniture to reduce waste
19 December 2023
A blog about our wonderful trees in Wivenhoe Park
10 October 2023
On 25 September 2023, hundreds of UK organisations raise an SDG flag to show their support for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
19 September 2023
A new leadership structure has been created to lead the range of Infrastructure and Environments activities within Professional Services.
Communications Office
17 July 2023
Training session on carbon literacy and the climate emergency which is available to staff and students
28 June 2023
LLoyd Shankley is on the trail of Wivenhoe Park’s newest residents.
LLoyd Shankley
27 April 2023