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Sustainable Impact

Through education, investment, and research, we aim to drive sustainable impact that extends beyond our campus, empowering students, staff, and partners to contribute meaningfully to global sustainability goals. Our initiatives are centred around the following areas:

  • Education for Sustainable Development (ESD): We are working to embed sustainability across the curriculum to equip students with the skills and knowledge to address complex global challenges. Our ESD initiatives include curriculum mapping and integration, working groups, and carbon literacy training to facilitate critical thinking and problem solving, ensuring graduates are prepared to make a positive environmental and social impact in their careers and communities.
  • Responsible Investment Policy: Aligned with our commitment to environmental and social responsibility, our Ethical Investment, Responsible Procurement and Sustainable Construction frameworks guide all investment decisions to ensure they are ethical, transparent, and aligned with sustainability principles. This policy emphasises divestment from fossil fuels, investment in renewable energy, and adherence to social responsibility standards, supporting a sustainable and resilient economy.
  • UKRI Sustainability Concordat: As a signatory of the UKRI Sustainability Concordat, we are committed to improving the environmental sustainability of our research practices. This commitment shows that we minimise the environmental impact of research activities, support sustainable research infrastructures, and encourage a culture of environmental stewardship within our research community.
  • Climate Action Barometer: Our Climate Action Barometer serves as a vital tool for monitoring and reporting our climate-related initiatives, progress, and emissions reductions. By tracking key sustainability metrics, we ensure accountability and transparency in our climate goals, providing the university community and stakeholders with regular updates on our progress toward net zero emissions.
  • Research for Sustainability – SDG Report: Our research efforts are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasising interdisciplinary projects that address pressing global issues. The SDG Report highlights our contributions to sustainability research, from climate resilience and biodiversity conservation to sustainable infrastructure and social equity. Through impactful research, we aim to drive solutions that benefit society and the planet.

Green Impact Awards 2023

On Wednesday 22nd November, staff and students came together to celebrate sustainability achievements at the University of Salford Green Impact Awards! Green Impact is a sustainability engagement programme, run internationally by SOS-UK. It’s a simple, fun and flexible way for departments to improve their environmental performance and champion sustainability at the University whilst receiving recognition […]

Sustaining Photography

Sustaining Photography is a collaborative project by Lizzie King & Gwen Riley Jones to connect and engage students at the University of Salford with sustainable photographic processes, using produce from the campus Community Allotment. Traditional photographic methods use chemicals that create toxic waste. The project instead is sharing and developing new methods using organic, plant-based, locally grown or […]

University of Salford shortlisted for two prestigious sustainability awards

The Green Gown Awards are the most prestigious recognition of best practice within the further and higher education sector. Established in 2004, the aim of the Awards is to showcase exceptional sustainability initiatives undertaken within the education sector, and to highlight the role of universities and colleges in educating the next generations about sustainable and […]

Community Clean-up in the Rock Street orchard

Join us on Tuesday 14/03 for a Community Clean-up Day in the community orchard on Rock Street in Salford (M7 2DQ). The day will involve litter picking, planting and garden maintenance.

Green Flag Awards 2022

The University of Salford campus has once again been recognised by the prestigious Green Flag Award Scheme as one of the best green spaces in the world. Green Flag Award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. Following a desk assessment and a visit at our campus, we can once again raise […]

Go Green Salford 2022: round-up & resources

This year, Go Green Salford ran between February 28th – March 27th and explored four themes: Our Planet, Our Food, Our Resources and Our Nature.  Throughout the month, we saw lots of engagement and support from our students, staff and local community. A massive thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s events! […]

We’re officially a Cycle Friendly Employer!

The Cycle Friendly Employer scheme, run by Cycling UK, is a framework for employers to promote and enable cycling at their workplace. Earlier this year we have achieved the Gold Award! Following an audit at the end of last year, we are delighted to announce that the University of Salford received the Gold Award! The […]

The Big Hog-Friendly Litter Pick Challenge

Litter is one of the main threats to hedgehogs living in urban environments. Unfortunately, many of them die because of it every year. To help create a safe and welcoming space for them on our campus, we’ve signed up to this year’s Big Hog-Friendly Litter Pick Challenge! About the challenge The challenge will take place […]