# 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.
[Read our Annual Sustainability Report](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/getmedia/2afc15cc-18ba-43ef-8622-4cb72c02e60c/annual-sustainability-report-2022.pdf)
[Contact us](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/Sustainability/Contact-us/)
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](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/strategy/). Our latest [Annual Sustainability Report](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/getmedia/2afc15cc-18ba-43ef-8622-4cb72c02e60c/annual-sustainability-report-2022.pdf) highlights the progress we have made in key areas of Environmental Sustainability.
Our [Sustainability video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIzLzqUf6rw) outlines some recent achievements.
Oxford Brookes supports the Concordat for Environmental Sustainability in Research. Download our [Letter of Commitment](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/getmedia/f5fac88e-984a-4e5a-9b96-71ed11f1a7df/Environmental-Sustainability-Concordat-Signatory-Letter-OBU.pdf) 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")
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