The University of Edinburgh has been recognised for its leadership on environmental and social impact, placing 7th in the world in the 2025 QS World University Rankings for Sustainability. The University has also committed to become zero carbon by 2040. Sustainability at the University of Edinburgh Zero by 2040 As a School we are taking active steps to ensure that our behaviours and practices are sustainable from social, economic, and environmental perspectives. We consider our impact not only within the School environment, but within our broader community of Edinburgh and the UK, as well as globally within the wider context of the climate crisis. We are committed to conducting teaching and research as sustainably as possible. Our Researchers Many of the School of Chemistry academic staff are leaders in the field of environmental and sustainable chemistry. Sustainability Action Plan We are working with the Department of Sustainability and social Responsibility to improve all of our operations through the use of a sustainability action plan Our Teaching We teach Green Chemistry in our degree courses & have implemented measures to make practical work more sustainable. Engagement & Impact Read more about some of the engagement activities and impacts our sustainability and environmental research are having in the real world. This article was published on 2025-06-10
