UWL maintains first class ranking in the People & Planet university league table
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The University of West London has been given a first class ranking (13th place overall, climbing from 17th in 2022/23) by the People & Planet student campaigning network in their University League 2023/24 for environmental efforts including carbon reduction and food sustainability.
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The University is in the top five sustainable universities in London, the top 10 of modern* universities, the top 10 of modern* universities for carbon reduction and the top 10 of universities for sustainable food.
We are proud to have been ranked first class again and to be recognised as one of the most sustainable universities in London. UWL is making conscious decisions to progress initiatives across the business that have a direct impact on our sustainability, and we stand by our commitments to continually improve,”
said Claire Willitts, Director of Property Services.
Dr Suresh Gamlath, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business Development), commented:
UWL is committed to taking action on climate change while addressing critical economic and social issues. The University’s investment policy is guided by ethical values and the need to manage environmental, social and governance risks.
We are committed to reinvesting in sustainability projects in our community and on campus. It is in the interest of our students and people everywhere that we work together towards a more sustainable future for ourselves and for future generations yet to come.”
People & Planet’s University League is the only comprehensive and independent league table of UK universities ranked by environmental and ethical performance. It is compiled annually by the UK’s largest student campaigning network, People & Planet.
*A modern university is a university established in or after 1992
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