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Sustainability Policies

To help us achieve our sustainability strategy, we have a series of policies and plans in place. These are to hold us accountable as a university – and help us achieve our goal of becoming carbon net-zero by 2035.

Download the Sustainability Policy

Lancaster University’s Sustainability Policy has been produced to provide an overview of the key objectives, detailing how the University proposes to demonstrate progress towards a net zero future, sustainable impact and positive change.

Sustainability Policy

Climate Emergency Carbon Reduction Plan

Lancaster University’s Climate Emergency Carbon Reduction Plan (CECRP) has been produced to provide a strategic route map, detailing how the University proposes to reduce its carbon emissions through the implementation of a range of projects, policies, education and behaviour change.

Climate Emergency Plan

Plans and Policies Accordion

Give us your thoughts

It is essential that staff and students engage with us and our sustainability strategy. We involve our communities in the development and reviews of our sustainability strategy, policy, and decision-making. If you would like to contribute your thoughts, we’d love to hear from you

Email: Sustainability