Sustainability What we are doing What you can do Sustainability Plan COP26 The Academy More… Home >About the University>Sustainability Sustainability at York As an institution with both local roots and global reach, and at the leading edge of research and knowledge, sustainability is a key element of our responsibilities and values. We're committed to continuing our progress to make our activities more sustainable in support of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Find out below what we're aiming for, what we're currently doing and how you can get involved. Contact us Sustainability at York sustainability@york.ac.uk @UoYsustain Find us on Facebook I want the expertise and passion we have, including that of our students, to produce an evidenced plan of our response to the climate crisis; to think about reducing emissions, to think about how we can best deploy our research into industry and policy, and think about how we can best equip our students through what they study here, to embed sustainability in their careers. Professor Charlie Jeffery, Vice-Chancellor and President, University of York. 100% divestment from fossil fuels We are proud to say that we no longer have investments in the fossil fuel industry. 26,000kWh / year solar energy Generated by 80 solar panels installed across our University campus. Over 72,300 single-use cups saved And over £22,000 raised through the YORCUP and latte levy schemes in their first seven months. Green flag campus Since 2013, we've held the benchmark national standard for publicly accessible parks and green spaces in the UK. Cycle friendly campus We've received a gold award from Cycling-UK for being a cycle friendly employer. On campus energy We generate heat and electricity on campus and use renewable energy for all electricity from the National Grid. What we're doing How we're becoming a more sustainable University. What you can do Steps our staff and students can take towards living a more sustainable life. Our Sustainability Plan Our plans for a more sustainable future. COP26 may have ended but you can still see our ‘Research with a View’ exhibition online. This exhibition features images of University of York researchers' climate change-related studies. From the Arctic to here in York, it’s a snapshot of the vital work underway at the University. See the exhibition The Environmental Sustainability Academy at York We are proud to announce the launch of the Environmental Sustainability Academy at York backed by a £1.3m investment. The Academy brings together under one umbrella the environmental sustainability community at York. Discover the Academy One Planet Week 2021 If you missed any of this years culture and community focused One Planet Week, recordings of many of the sustainability themed events, discussions and debates are now available to view on the Sustainability YouTube Channel. Catch up on One Planet Week 2021 Working from home? Here are some ideas for actions you can take while you are working from home to live and work more sustainably. Reduce your carbon footprint Reuse, recycling and waste The best ways to dispose of your unwanted items on campus. Read more Sustainability blog The latest sustainability news and events at York. Read more Sustainable travel Make your journeys to, from and around the University more sustainable. Read more At the heart of our research Environmental sustainability and resilience is one of our seven research themes at the University of York. Our research Information for Prospective students Current students Staff Alumni Press and media About The University Research Business Global News Events York Unlimited Quick links A-Z Departments Contacts Maps and directions Term dates Job vacancies York Virtual Visit Coronavirus (Covid-19) Contact us University of York York YO10 5DD United Kingdom +44 (0) 1904 320 000 © University of York Legal statements | Privacy | Cookies | Modern slavery statement | Accessibility Modify By continuing to use the site you confirm that you're happy with our use of cookies.