About us
The University of Surrey is working hard to improve its sustainability across environmental, economic and social aspects of its activity. The University is integrating sustainability into all eight core policies, starting with our operations policy. We will deliver the key aims within each of the policies through a delivery plan(s).
Sustainability Report 2022/23
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DOWNLOADOur vision
We will be synonymous with sustainability literacy, applied best practice, research and leadership.
- Education – we will develop students’ awareness of sustainability through curricular and co-curricular provision
- Research – we will lead on sustainable research, drawing in private as well as public funding
- Operations and influence – we will set challenging targets to reduce our environmental impact, and use our influence to help others become more sustainable
- Students – our students will go on to promote life-long sustainable solutions into all sectors across the world.
Sustainable Development Goals
To reflect our corporate commitment to embedding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in our operations and education, we have signed the Sustainable Development Goals Accord. This asserts us to align all major efforts with the SDGs by collaborating with key stakeholder groups and other signatory institutions.
Highlights from the Times Higher Impact ranking (2024)
Sustainable Development Goals Annual Report
Our Sustainable Development Goals report showcases what we achieved in 2022/2023 to meet the United Nations 17 sustainable development goals.