Sustainability in Action - Keele University

Sustainability in Action

gardening At Keele we are taking a number of actions to embed environmental sustainability into the every day life of the University community. 

From recent projects such as the new allotment scheme and installation of renewable technologies into new builds, as well as awareness raising through our network of Environmental Champions we are finding ways to ensure that environmental sustainability is a primary consideration in any action that we take.

10 Key Facts

These 10 Key Facts demonstrate the wide range of actions we are taking at Keele. You can also download our 10 Key Facts leaflet.

  1. Sustainability is now embedded as a core theme in the Keele Distinctive Curriculum.
  2. Research on Environment and Sustainability at Keele University has attracted around £5M of external funding since 2009.
  3. Keele University has set an ambitious target of a 34% reduction in carbon emissions by 2020 based on 1990 levels.
  4. The University purchases 100% green electricity from renewable sources.
  5. We have a range of renewable energy technologies installed on campus such as: solar thermal, biomass, ground source heat, a micro wind turbine, a solar PV array installed on the new Day Nursery and further PV installations planned within the coming year.
  6. The University has been awarded the Carbon Trust standard for year-on-year reductions in carbon emissions.
  7. Keele University recycled 42% of all waste generated in 2011.
  8. Students can join the Keele Bicycle Users (BUG) group, watch out for a new bicycle hire scheme and guided trips from campus.
  9. Keele University is taking part in an exciting new project with the National Union of Students (NUS) called “Student eats”. This is to help students grow their own food on campus and set-up a cooperative to sell the produce back to students and local residents.
  10. Keele University holds Fairtrade status for selling and promoting Fairtrade products on campus.