From research to industry, clever new tech and innovative solutions, Imperial alumni are at the heart of the efforts to tackle climate change, protect our oceans, and reduce waste.

Practical solutions

Single-use plastics, fast fashion and emissions are some of the biggest culprits when it comes to sustainability. These alumni-led startups are providing practical solutions to these issues, developing innovative new materials and processes to minimise waste and harmful byproducts.

Sustainability in agriculture

From sustainable growing technologies to investment and local research, Imperial alumni are combining their technical skills with a passion for the environment to address global food security.

Green energy

Whether it's battery technology, energy storage or innovative renewable energy sources, Imperial alumni are leading the green energy transition. 

Achieving net-zero carbon

Imperial alumni around the world are contributing ideas, funding, passion and technical expertise to the carbon-reduction efforts.

Watch our alumni experts in action

Alumni profile: Dr George McGavin

Dr George McGavin (PhD Entomology 1978) is an award-winning author and academic and a regular on television, including as a co-presenter of the BBC series Expedition, and has had several insect species named in his honour. In this short video he shares his love for insects and the natural world, and recalls his Imperial days. 

Profile video of Dr George McGavin

Alumni profile: Dr George McGavin

Dr George McGavin (PhD Entomology 1978) shares his love for insects and the natural world

Dr George McGavin (PhD Entomology 1978) is an award-winning author and academic and a regular on television, including as a co-presenter of the BBC series Expedition, and has had several insect species named in his honour. In this short video he shares his love for insects and the natural world, and recalls his Imperial days. 

Alumni panel event on ocean plastics

Ocean Plastics: Tackling the Global Challenge

Alumni experts discuss the issue of pollution by plastics, and the innovations that might help

Without immediate and sustained action, we could see the annual flow of plastic into the ocean nearly triple by 2040. In this panel discussion, alumni experts and award-winning students innovating in the sector talk about the issue of pollution by plastics, and the solutions and innovations across the world that might help.

Spotlight event with alumnus Peter Rawlinson

Alumni Spotlight: Peter Rawlinson

Meet Peter Rawlinson (Mechanical Engineering 1979), CEO of electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors

Imperial graduate Peter Rawlinson (Mechanical Engineering 1979), CEO & CTO of electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors joined us for a candid conversation on the environmental crisis and the challenges and opportunities of designing and building electric cars.

Alumni panel event on econmic recovery and sustainability

Economic recovery and sustainability

Alumni experts discuss the changes required to become 'net zero', and the impact of COVID-19

Sustainability is rising up the agenda of every business and government. But how will the COVID-19 pandemic change the long-term needs and priorities of businesses in the UK, especially in regards to zero-carbon and sustainability? Alumni experts discuss the changes required to become 'net zero', and the plans that have been developed to make this happen.

Share your story

Do you work in climate change or sustainability? We'd love to hear more about what you're doing. If you are interested in providing an alumni profile, please get in touch: alumni@imperial.ac.uk. You can also search for and connect with other alumni in the sector on Imperial Plexus.