Sustainability

Source: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/sustainability Parent: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/study/courses

At Oxford Brookes we have a deep commitment to Environmental Sustainability.

We recognise the key role we play in delivering sustainable operations, development programs, and the global reach of our research and teaching programs.

Sustainability has been identified as a key enabler in the new 2035 University Strategy. Our latest Annual Sustainability Report highlights the progress we have made in key areas of Environmental Sustainability.

Our Sustainability video outlines some recent achievements.

Oxford Brookes supports the Concordat for Environmental Sustainability in Research. Download our Letter of Commitment to learn more.

[## Carbon and energy

By 2040, we intend to become a net-zero carbon organisation.](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/sustainability/carbon-and-energy "Carbon and energy")

[## Sustainable buildings

We include sustainable design principles in all our building projects.](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/sustainability/sustainable-buildings "Sustainable buildings")

[## Recycling and waste

We offer many ways to help students and staff reduce waste at Oxford Brookes.](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/sustainability/recycling-and-waste "Recycling and waste")

[## Water

Smart meters are helping us uncover hidden water leaks at Oxford Brookes.](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/sustainability/water "Water")

[## Heating

Information on heating schedules and setpoints for occupants, with guidance on thermal comfort levels.](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/sustainability/heating "Heating")

[## Biodiversity

Oxford Brookes takes an active approach to supporting local biodiversity.](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/sustainability/biodiversity "Biodiversity")

[## Transport

We offer a number of incentives to encourage sustainable travel at Oxford Brookes.](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/sustainability/transport "Transport")

[## Food

Oxford Brookes is committed to sourcing ethical and sustainable food.](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/sustainability/food "Food")

[## Procurement

Sustainability is embedded in our procurement process.](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/sustainability/procurement "Procurement")

[## Students & sustainability

Get involved in sustainability at Oxford Brookes.](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/sustainability/student-engagement "Students & sustainability")

[## Staff engagement

There are many opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills around Sustainability.](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/sustainability/staff-engagement "Staff engagement")

[## Research

Sustainable and Resilient Futures Network.](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/sustainability/research "Research")

[## Ethical Finance

Find out about our new ethical investment policy.](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/sustainability/ethical-finance "Ethical Finance")

[## Environmental management

Download our strategies, action plans, sustainability reports and other documents.](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/sustainability/environmental-management "Environmental management")