The University’s Sustainability vision is to be:
“…Embedding sustainability practices across the University’s operations to become a leader in global environmental sustainability.”
Certificates
University of Reading Origin of Electricity 22-24
University of Reading Origin of Electricity 20-22
University of Reading Origin of Electricity 19-20
Renewable Energy Certificate for Domestic Sites 20-22
ISO 14001 2022 - 2023 Enviromental Management Certificate
ISO 50001 2022 - 2023 Energy Management Certificate
Greenlands and London Road Campus Enviromental Management Certificate
Greenlands and London Road Campus Energy Management Certificate
Internal Procedures & Documentation
Internal operating procedures, guidance, and other documentation can be found here: Environmental Procedures and Guidance.
University Strategy
Sustainability is a cornerstone of the University of Reading's strategic vision. Find out more about how sustainability is integrated into our strategic plan here.
Strategies, Plans & Objectives
Net Zero Carbon Plan 2021-30
Waste and Resource Use Strategy 2021-30
Travel Plan 2017-22
Environmental Objectives 2021-22
Sustainability Comms Strategy 2019-24
Sustainability Communication Plan 2022-23
Water management plan 2022-26
Emissions and Discharges 2022 - 2023
Construction and Refurbishment Plan
Reporting
Environmental Sustainability Report 2021-22
Report Appendices 2021-22
Environmental Sustainability Report 2020-21
Report Appendices 2020-21
Environmental and Sustainability Report 2019-20
Report Appendices 2019-20
Environmental and Sustainability Report 2018-19
Report Appendices 2018-19
Environmental Report 2017/18
Travel Survey 2022 Results Report
UK Environmental Legislation
There is a wide range of environmental legislation that is applicable to the University. Sustainability Services manage a legal register to document and evaluate relevant legislation to ensure the University remains compliant with all applicable legislation and other requirements. The GOV.uk website provides information about environmental legislation at www.gov.uk/topic/environmental-management