Sustainability news

The latest news about Social Responsibility and Sustainability from across the University.

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University is founding member in new Responsible Investment Network

06 November, 2019

The University of Edinburgh is a founding member of a new Responsible Investment Network within…

University of Edinburgh recognised for responsible investment excellence

10 September, 2019

The University of Edinburgh's commitment to responsible investment has been recognised by the…

Q4 highlights for 2018/19

28 August, 2019

The Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability (SRS) facilitates programmes to…

University launches new Sustainability Champions network

06 August, 2019

The network is open to all staff and students interested in learning how to live and work in a more…

University scores "straight As" in 2019 Responsible Investment report

24 July, 2019

The University of Edinburgh received an overall score of A in an annual assessment by the UN-…

University receives 2:1 rating in 2019 People and Planet rankings

19 July, 2019

The University has been ranked 2nd in Scotland and 38th in the UK in the People & Planet…

University "Highly Commended" in International Green Gown Awards

11 July, 2019

The University of Edinburgh has received a "Highly Commended" recognition in the "…

Disposable cup charge raised from 25p to 30p on campus

10 July, 2019

To encourage more students and staff to use reusable cups, University and Students'…

University finalist in seven Green Gown Award categories

03 July, 2019

The University of Edinburgh - including members of staff and students - have been named finalists…

University establishes Palm Oil Policy

02 July, 2019

The University has passed a Palm Oil Policy setting out actions it will take to combat the negative…