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Sustainable Campus

We are committed to achieving a carbon-neutral campus by 2038 through a range of impactful initiatives. By implementing energy-efficient technologies, decarbonising our buildings, promoting sustainable travel, and enhancing biodiversity, we aim to create a campus that serves as a living lab for sustainability.

  • Net Zero Carbon and Buildings Decarbonisation plans: Our Estates and Facilities team lead efforts to improve energy and water efficiency, reduce waste, and minimise resource use. Our Environmental and Energy Management System (EEMS) is certified to both ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 50001:2018 standards, highlighting our commitment to ongoing environmental improvement. Our Energy, Water, and Carbon Management Plan guides our work, setting clear goals for reducing energy consumption and transitioning to renewable energy sources. We are actively working to decarbonise campus buildings, including the elimination of avoidable single-use plastics and implementing sustainable construction practices for new projects and refurbishments.
  • Sustainable Transport: We are dedicated to reducing emissions from transport by encouraging sustainable travel options like cycling through our Cycle to Work scheme, walking, public transport, car-sharing, and decarbonising our own fleet.
  • Sustainable food policy: Our Sustainable Food Policy is designed to promote healthy, sustainable, and ethical food choices on campus. By prioritising locally sourced, seasonal, and responsibly produced ingredients in collaboration with our in-house catering services, we reduce our carbon footprint and support local suppliers.
  • Biodiversity and Green Spaces: Our commitment to a green campus extends to preserving and enhancing biodiversity on our grounds. Through habitat restoration, litter picks, and creating spaces for local wildlife in collaboration with the Salford Ranger Team, we work to protect the natural environment. Our efforts are aligned with regional initiatives such as the PlasticFreeGM pledge, aiming to reduce single-use plastics across Greater Manchester and promote broader environmental stewardship, in addition to the Hedgehog Friendly Campus scheme, within which we hold platinum accreditation.
  • Waste Management and circular economy: By following the principles of the waste hierarchy, we aim to minimise waste on campus and encourage sustainable resource use, guided by our Waste Management Plan. Our ethical and sustainable procurement system ensures that environmental and social impacts are considered in all purchases, from supplies to services.

Get on your bike for the Sky Ride

The Manchester Sky Ride 2011 is taking place this Sunday, August 7 with up to 10,000 cyclists expected to take advantage of traffic free streets in the city centre. Cyclists will be able to travel along a 11.5km route between Castlefield and Sport City that will be totally traffic free between 10am and 4pm. The […]

Cycle to Work Scheme will launch in September

From September, employees will be able to participate in a new University-supported Cycle to Work Scheme. As part of the University’s commitment to encouraging sustainable methods of travel, the scheme will provide staff with the use of a bike and safety equipment.  There is also a financial incentive as the initiative is an HM Revenue […]

New tram line improves connections to the University

A new Metrolink line has opened this month that has increased sustainable travel links to the University. Anyone travelling from the Chorlton area can now change at Cornbrook and board a service direct to the MediaCityUK tram stop which opened in 2010. The journey will only take about 25 minutes. Staff and students wishing to […]

Greater Manchester to receive £4.9m cycle fund

Greater Manchester has secured a £4.9 million investment from the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) for an array of cycling improvements across the region. Impression of a proposed cycle centre at Manchester Piccadilly (from Manchester & Salford Cycle Centres report) A large part of the fund will pay for the construction of several ‘cycle centres’ […]

Free Salford QuaysLink bus to MediaCityUK has begun

The new bus service linking the University to MediaCityUK, called ‘Salford QuaysLink’ has started this week. The service operates between Salford Crescent station, Salford Shopping City and Salford Quays on a 10-minute frequency during the day Monday-Friday and every 15 minutes in the evening and on weekends. For staff and students of the University, the […]

Cycle lockers available for the summer

Outside of the Horlock and Constantine Court student residences there are some bicycle lockers, shown here in less favourable cycling weather. Accommodation have kindly allowed staff and students to use the lockers over the summer period while the residences are empty. If you would like to use a locker to store your bike and kit […]

A Walk in the Life

Clare Fallon, our Assistant Environment & Sustainability Officer (who you may know from such initiatives as Fairtrade and the Wallness Lane Clean Up) walks to work every day. So to get a feel for what it’s like to walk to work on a regular basis, Clare’s provided us with info and photos from her daily […]

Join the nationwide bug hunt!

The Bugs Count survey is now open so what a great excuse to get outside and discover the incredible variety of invertebrates that make their home around us. The survey involves finding as many bugs as you can in the timed challenges and keeping a special eye out for the six Species Quest bugs. Your […]

What a jump in the Green League!

The People and Planet Green League 2011 was published yesterday in The Guardian and Salford have climbed a whopping 85 places from 122nd to 37th! We’re now classified at the top of the 2:1 category. The Green League is produced by the student-run organisation, People and Planet, annually and has been operating since 2007. The […]