Sustainability and environment

In 2016, we were ranked number one in the ‘People and Planet University League’

accredited as the greenest UK University

Two green flag awards recognise the quality of our green space


In the last year we successfully reduced our carbon emissions by 1302 tonnes of CO2.

In that year, the overall cost per tonne CO2 was £280.

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We work with 120 suppliers, all carefully chosen for their sustainable business credentials


In partnership with Nottingham City Council, UPP, and the University of Nottingham 12,862 bags were donated to the British Heart Foundation. They weighed 102.8 tonnes, and had a value of £180,068

Of these bags, 8806 came from NTU halls and areas Where our students dominate, weighing 69.5 tonnes with a value of £123,000


We have an internationally recognised Environmental Management System (ISO14001).

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