The 2022/23 People & Planet University League, which classifies 153 UK universities by sustainability and ethics criteria, has recognised the University of Portsmouth for its efforts to improve its environmental performance.
The 2022/23 People & Planet University League, which classifies 153 UK universities by sustainability and ethics criteria, has recognised the University of Portsmouth for its efforts to improve its environmental performance.
Published this week in The Guardian, the tables show the University rose 17 places to 54th in the overall League and received a 2:1 award. Most importantly, the University of Portsmouth was among the 41 per cent of UK universities that have managed to achieve their carbon reduction target.
The University of Portsmouth scored top marks in the following categories:
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for its sustainability strategy;
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the percentage of waste recycled, composted or anaerobically digested;
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using its campus as a living lab;
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highlighting research in sustainability;
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demonstrating commitment to Educational Sustainable Development;
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actively supporting an environment themed week;
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providing funds for student led sustainability projects;
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having a sustainable food policy;
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A commitment in policy to screen out fossil fuel investments.
The latest People & Planet League table reflects a determination at the University of Portsmouth to embed positive environmental ambition and policies in our DNA.
Bernie Topham, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Portsmouth, said: “The latest People & Planet League table reflects a determination at the University of Portsmouth to embed positive environmental ambition and policies in our DNA. It is a key concern in our decision making , and this is reflected in the high ratings we have received in this latest survey. We will continue to work with our students, staff and partners to lead on environmental sustainability to help achieve our bold strategic aim to become a climate-positive university by 2030.”
The People & Planet University League is the only comprehensive and independent table of UK universities ranked by environmental and ethical performance. It is compiled annually by the UK’s largest student campaigning network, People & Planet.
We will continue to work with our students, staff and partners to lead on environmental sustainability to help achieve our bold strategic aim to become a climate-positive university by 2030.
Running since 2007, the People & Planet University League was initially the product of student research into how higher education establishments could go beyond being ‘green’ to become an example of systemic change.
The publication has helped to shift the narrative from individual actions, such as promoting recycling and switching off lights, to shaping institutional policy on ethical investment, food, electronics supply chains and much more.