Environmental Sustainability

  • Sustainability

    Environmental Sustainability is embedded in our operations, supported in our teaching and research, and integral to Brookes’ overall commitment to Social Responsibility. Our latest Annual Sustainability Report highlights the progress we have made in key areas of Environmental Sustainability.

  • Energy - solar rooftop

     Carbon and energy

    Our carbon reduction strategy takes a three-step approach to cutting carbon.

    The John Henry Brookes Building at Oxford Brookes University

     Sustainable buildings

    We include sustainable design principles in all our building projects.

    Recycling and waste at Oxford Brookes University

     Recycling and waste

    We offer many ways to help students and staff reduce waste at Brookes.

    Water - image of water fountain photograph by Indigo Skies on Flickr

     Water

    Smart meters are helping us uncover hidden water leaks at Brookes.

    Biodiversity at Oxford Brookes University - grass

     Biodiversity

    Brookes takes an active approach to supporting local biodiversity.

    Transport - the Brookes bus outside the John Henry Brookes building, Oxford

     Transport

    We offer a number of incentives to encourage sustainable travel at Brookes.

    Food - photograph of counter at Oxford Brookes University

     Food

    Brookes is committed to sourcing ethical and sustainable food.

    Procurement - suppliers

     Procurement

    Sustainability is embedded in our procurement process.

    Headington - courtyard

     Environmental Management

    Download our strategies, action plans, sustainability reports and other documents.

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