Staff and students engaging in sustainability activities

Join our sustainable future

At Imperial, sustainability starts with us. Let's create a more sustainable future together.

Sustainability is woven through how we learn, work, research and collaborate. Together, we are taking positive action to reduce our environmental impact and create a more sustainable future for everyone.

We aim to set a global benchmark for university sustainability by:

making bold decisions and leading by example in our activities and on our campuses
nurturing graduates who understand and advocate for climate science
supporting our researchers to investigate and respond to planetary challenges
by being a place for debate and discussion – not shying away from challenges, but leaning into them.

Whether you're staff or students, a senior decision maker or a brand new arrival – every action counts, no matter how big or small, to reaching our sustainable future.

Join the journey

Explore actions we can all take to set a global benchmark for university sustainability and beyond – from the everyday fundamentals to next-level solutions.

Right thing, right bin

Thoughtful consumption, buying less, choosing reusable, repairable and recyclable options, and sorting our waste into the right bin, all make a real difference.

Try a plant-based meal

Choosing lower carbon emission food and reusable containers can have a positive impact on our environmental footprint – and our bank balances!

Choose sustainable travel

Whether getting to campus or to international conferences, our travel choices can bring big improvements to our footprint and wellbeing.

Buy more sustainably

From daily purchases to major procurement decisions, what we buy can be improved with a sustainable mindset.

Adopt sustainable lab practices

Laboratories are one of the biggest contributors to Imperial’s environmental footprint, so improving how they operate with sustainability in mind is essential.

Join our Student Sustainability Ambassadors

Our Student Sustainability Ambassadors can help make a positive change at Imperial and beyond while boosting their sustainability knowledge and developing practical skills.

Become a Staff Sustainability Champion

Our Staff Sustainability Champions Network is a volunteer-led community of staff and PG students who are passionate about supporting sustainability initiatives, ideas and opportunities to learn.

Level up with our workshops and courses

Whether you’re looking for a self-guided module, a group workshop, or a full Master's programme, Imperial is a place where everyone can learn and develop their sustainability skills.