Our sustainable university
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Find out how we’re working towards becoming one of the most sustainable universities in the world.
Sustainable Sussex
Our vision is clear. Our strategic goal is for the University of Sussex to be one of the most sustainable universities in the world.
We will show global leadership in demonstrating and promoting all forms of environmental, social and economic sustainability at a local, regional, national and international level.
Here you can find out more about our sustainability strategy, policies, performance, research and how you can get involved in sustainability at Sussex.
The Big Biodiversity Conversation
Contribute your ideas to help us realise our vision of creating the most biodiverse university campus in the UK.
[##### Our policy and strategy
Read our 2021 Sustainability Strategy and see how we are working to improve sustainability across our University.](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/sustainable-university/policy-and-strategy)
[##### Our research
Find out about our world leading sustainability research.](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/research/explore-our-research/sustainability)
[##### Our performance
Find out about how we’re working on sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals at Sussex.](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/sustainable-university/performance)
[##### Contact us
Get in touch with the Sustainability team.](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/sustainable-university/people)
Get involved
Learn how you can make an impact in sustainability through your study, work and life at Sussex.
Latest news
[### Seize the Switch – Calling staff to turn it off
20 March 2026
Help save energy on campus this spring break before you leave your workspace
](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/sustainable-university/news-and-events/news?id=70374)
[### Join an April webinar to discover more about our Cycle to Work scheme
18 March 2026
Whether you’re a regular cyclist or just thinking about getting started, these sessions are a great opportunity to ask questions and explore options
](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/sustainable-university/news-and-events/news?id=70360)
[### Seize the Switch - Switch off before you head home
16 March 2026
Jump into action and help save energy on campus this spring break
](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/sustainable-university/news-and-events/news?id=70346)
Upcoming events
[### Volunteer at the Forest Food Garden
Thursday 16 April from 13:30 until 15:30\
University of Sussex Campus
Join us to help care for the Forest Food Garden,learn about sustainable food growing and enjoy the benefits of time outside.
](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/sustainable-university/news-and-events/events?id=70195)
Blog
Welcome to what we hope will be a lively and passionate sustainability blog from all sections of the staff and student community at Sussex.
[### Join an April webinar to discover more about our Cycle to Work scheme
18 March 2026
Whether you’re a regular cyclist or just thinking about getting started, these sessions are a great opportunity to ask questions and explore options
](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/sustainable-university/blog?id=70360)
[### Government plans to tackle climate change likely to benefit most British mammals but grassland species may lose out
18 November 2025
Expanding British woodlands to help meet carbon targets would also benefit most wild mammals, though grassland species risk losing out.
](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/sustainable-university/blog?id=69499)
What is Go Greener?
We are working to become one of the greenest universities in the UK and aim to cut carbon emissions by 45% by 2020.
Our University is home to some of the world’s leading sustainability academics, and together, we started a multi-million pound Go Greener programme in summer 2017, which saw more than 3,000 photovoltaics fitted on 30 buildings across the Sussex campus. Read about the University’s estates team’s environmental policies and strategy.
In 2018, this will be followed up by the replacement of 27,000 light bulbs with more efficient LED lighting, improved heating and cooling systems and smart metering installed across the campus.
An ongoing project funded by Research Councils UK and led by Professor Jan Selby and the DEMAND Centre, looking at how non-energy policies and practices can have knock-on effects on energy demand, will be used to inform the new Go Greener programme.
Our carbon reduction programme will also include an awareness-raising programme for students, staff and visitors.
Read more about the University’s Environmental Policy and Strategy
[##### Energy
See how we're using renewable energy to power parts of our campus.](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/sustainable-university/energy)
[##### Recycling
See how we've signed up to the only paper cup recycling scheme in the UK.](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/sustainable-university/recycling)
[##### Travel
Explore how we aim to improve sustainable forms of travel to campus.](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/sustainable-university/travel)
[##### Sussex Sustainability Research Programme
Find out how we are providing scientific support for a more sustainable society.](http://www.sussex.ac.uk/ssrp/)
[##### Sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals Report 2020
Find out more about how we're helping build a more sustainable university and world [PDF 766KB].](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/documents/university-of-sussex-sustainability-and-sustainable-development-goal-report-nov-2020.pdf)