Green Gown Awards 2020 - University of the West of England - Winner

The University is committed to supporting the global sustainability agenda for a strong, healthy, and just society living within environmental limits in everything that it does. Central to this commitment is the ambition to create an environment and culture in which all student and staff members have the opportunity to develop and use the skills and understanding required to contribute to global sustainability and health both at the University and throughout their private lives.  

A holistic approach to sustainability across all aspects of the University enables continuous, innovative, genuine, and embedded performance improvements which have been successful to date.  

The approach has enhanced the University’s reputation externally, and encouraged faculties, services, students, and wider stakeholders to work in partnership. 

Top 3 learnings:

1. It is not easy so keep working at it and learn from your mistakes. 
2. Partnerships are one of the key ingredients enabling successful progress. 
3. Do not think you know it all, collaboration is the key to progress.  

Read our Sustainability Report here.