UCL Grand Challenges’ Post

Before we head off for a well-earned Easter break, we are excited to share UCL’s Annual Sustainability Report for 2023–2024. This year marks the final report under our Change Possible (2019–2024) strategy and it’s a moment to celebrate what we’ve achieved, reflect on the lessons learned and look ahead to an ambitious future. Highlights this year:  🏆 UCL ranked 1st in the UK, 3rd in Europe and 5th globally in the QS Sustainability Rankings, reaffirming our leadership in tackling environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges.  🌍 UCL signed the Concordat for Environmental Sustainability and expanded our LEAF (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework) to over 100 organisations in 11 countries, driving sustainable lab practices worldwide. 🎓 UCL and the Students' Union UCL hosted the first-ever Sustainability Leadership Conference, bringing together 120 students and 80 academics and industry experts for two days of workshops, panels and networking. ⛰️ UCL and Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK) hosted the first-ever Racial Action for the Climate Emergency Summit, raising awareness of the need for more diverse voices in the environmental sector. ⚡ UCL achieved a 56% reduction in building energy emissions and a 60% decrease in waste per person since 2019–2020. 🌿 UCL’s biodiverse spaces expanded, including the opening of the new outdoor seating area, cycle lane and insect friendly planters at Gordon Square. As we close the chapter on Change Possible, we now look ahead to UCL’s new Sustainability Plan (2025-2035) set to launch this year.  🙌 A huge thank you to our staff, students and partners for your dedication and passion. 📖 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/e6hqbhtW  #Sustainability #ClimateAction #NetZero #ESG #ChangePossible #SustainabilityReport  UCL Grand Challenges The Bartlett, UCL's Faculty of the Built Environment Mullard Space Science Laboratory UCL News UCL Careers