Research project: University of Southampton Sustainability Strategy

The strategy sets out six main goals for the University:

• Goal 1: Achieve net zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030.
• Goal 2: Measure total emissions footprint and set targets for Scope 3 reductions.
• Goal 3: Adopt a value-based approach to reduce emissions from business travel.
• Goal 4: Ensure that sustainability is a part of every University education programme by 2025.
• Goal 5: Make sustainability a cornerstone of UoS’ research and societal impact.
• Goal 6: Implement a sustainable and ethical investment policy.

ECCD contribution

• The Energy and Climate Change Division (ECCD) team contributed significantly to the consultation and strategy drafting phases.
• Professor Abubakr Bahaj is now chairing the University Sustainability Implementation Group (SIG) which has been tasked with co-ordinating the delivery of the Strategy’s six goals.
• Dr Ben Anderson has been seconded to SIG to support this work