We are committed to embedding sustainability across everything we do at City. We are actively working to reduce our environmental impact and play our part in responding to the global climate challenge.
Greenest university in London
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Ranked
1st
in London and fifth in the UK in the People and Planet University League
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We have committed to reaching net zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2040
Living our values
All of our electricity comes from renewable energy sources and since 2005/06 we have reduced our carbon emissions by 53 per cent.
We support many volunteering opportunities for students and staff and work closely with the Students’ Union to host our annual Global Goals Week, a series of events, activities and lectures exploring sustainability that we have proudly run for more than ten years.
As the founders of the London Student Sustainability Conference, we showcase the best new student research and academic projects in the field of sustainable development.
Sustainability team
Head of Sustainability (Vacant) – Responsibilities include sustainability strategy, net zero target and carbon management.
Sustainability Officer (Eleanor Simes) – Responsibilities include embedding the Global Goals across university activities.
Sustainability Engagement Coordinator (Vacant) – Responsibilities include student and staff engagement.