Exciting Launch of SBS Sustainability Report!

The University of Southampton Business School (SBS) successfully launched its first Sustainability Report, on 20 February 2025 on Boldrewood  Innovation Campus. The event was a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.

The event was opened by Professor  Jeni Giambona  (SBS Associate Dean, Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise) who welcomed participants and highlighted the significance of both industry and academic presence at the launch. SBS Dean, Professor Laura Costanzo, then delivered her opening remarks. Professor Costanzo stressed that sustainability is built into everything we do within the business school, from teaching to knowledge exchange and our civic commitment to research. Dr Pingli Li, Head of the  SBS  Accounting Department,  then introduced the SBS Sustainability Report Project, explaining its significance. Professor Mark Spearing, Vice President (Research and Enterprise) at the University of Southampton, talked about the importance of sustainability within the wider institution and facilitated a Q&A session.

The event featured engaging presentations by the Sustainability Reporting Team (Prof. Ven Tauringana, Dr. Renata Konadu), an industry speaker, Dr Cerys Baigent, and a student representative, Mr Callum Hodgson, who shared their experience from their involvement in the Sustainability Reporting initiatives.

As the SBS Dean emphasises in the report:

"We recognise that education plays a pivotal role in addressing the global climate crisis, and we remain dedicated to equipping our students, staff, and business partners with the knowledge and skills necessary to make meaningful contributions.

As part of these efforts, SBS is proud to be the first UK business school accredited by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to offer certified Sustainability Reporting Training. Sustainability is firmly embedded in our curriculum, and we collaborate closely with industry partners, including SMEs and charities, to assist in the preparation of their sustainability reports.

This report highlights the impact of our own operations on business, the environment and society, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to sustainable development and to contributing to the achievement of the UN SDGs."

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this important milestone!

You can read the full report here .