Our Roadmap to 2030The University of Birmingham are leading sustainability from the heart of West Midlands. Through Pioneering research, transformative education, and campus wide commitment and believing in their duty to ensure a thriving planet for future generations.
Founded as England’s first civic university, UoB’s commitment to social responsibility is stronger than ever. Declaring a climate emergency in 2022 and have embedded sustainability within their Birmingham 2030 Strategic Framework, guiding research, education, campus operations and community action.
Progress in Action
- 43rd globally – QS Sustainability Rankings 2026
- 16th in the UK – QS Sustainability Rankings 2026
- 360+ Sustainability Champions across campus
- 4,300+ hours of volunteering at BIFoR
- 1,000+ school students and teachers engaged in climate education
University of Birmingham embed sustainability in everything they do, making it second nature across research, teaching and operations. Commitment driven by the University Executive Board governance, with their Sustainability Steering Group (SSG) and senior leadership ensure accountability and drive towards our net-zero goals. Developing institutional sustainability policy and strategies producing annual sustainability and carbon accounting reports.
On their membership with SWM, they say:
“Working with SWM gives the University of Birmingham an excellent opportunity to improve the reach, influence and impact of our research. It will help us develop not only a more sustainable campus but also contribute to a thriving and environmentally sustainable region.“