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We are determined to achieve the highest standards of environmental performance in our operations, across all areas of sustainability. 

To find out more about our targets and progress view our Annual Sustainability Report.  

Read more about our commitment to environmental sustainability in our Environmental Policy.  

Key areas

Carbon and energy  

Reduce Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions to tackle the climate emergency and reach our 2035 Net Zero Carbon target. Improve the energy efficiency of our estate.  

Biodiversity 

Encourage rich biodiversity on our sites and beyond, in partnership with local organisations.  

Waste  

Increase recycling rates and embed the circular economy throughout our operations.  

Water 

Improve water efficiency and proactively protect local water systems.  

Travel 

Promote sustainable modes of transport for our students, staff and guests.  

Catering 

Source ethical, sustainable and local products. Generate a positive environmental impact through our catering provision.  

Procurement 

Engage our supply chain and embed responsible purchasing choices in all school decisions.   

Environmental management 

Our Egrove Park site has a certified ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, which will soon be expanded to cover the entire estate. 

Contributing to the University's progress

Our work is aligned with the University of Oxford’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy.

Continuous improvement

There’s always much more work to be done to improve our environmental sustainability performance. Our sustainability volunteer group meets regularly to plan and launch new projects. We encourage all our staff and students to join by contacting GreenImpact@sbs.ox.ac.uk

Please feel free to give feedback on our environmental sustainability performance to Sustainability@sbs.ox.ac.uk.