New annual Sustainability Report unveils Surrey's achievements and commitments

The University of Surrey's Annual Sustainability Report (2023-2024) highlights its continued drive to reduce carbon emissions and embed sustainability.

The report reflects on Surrey’s success in the THE impact ranking, placing in the top 5% of universities globally. The ranking measures institutions against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and emphasises Surrey’s commitment to delivering all 17 goals.

To be ranked among the top 5% of universities in the THE Impact Rankings is a source of great pride for our whole University. These rankings, which couldn’t be more important to us, reflect our contribution towards a sustainable future for our planet. Professor Bob Nichol, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean (FEPS)

Along with ranking success, the report details the University’s continued drive to reach net zero carbon. The University has made significant progress against its 8-point plan, reducing scope 1 & 2 emissions by 19% in comparison to the baseline year.

The University has made significant steps on its carbon reduction journey, tackling all 8 of the points in our net zero carbon plan for scope 1 and 2 emissions – from reducing our energy demand, to transitioning to renewable energy. Martin Wiles

Other key highlights include work to embed sustainability into the University’s 8 policies, as well as significant development of staff and student sustainability engagement – including the launch of the University’s very first Sustainability Awards.

Read to full Annual Sustainability Report.