Sustainability Reports
Learn about our sustainability targets and progress towards them
King's operations and activities can have a significant impact on local and global environments. We aim to minimise their negative effects, while strengthening our positive impact through our research, teaching, actions and operations.
Our Climate & Sustainability Action Plan sets out 14 key impact areas to guide the University’s approach to sustainability and climate change, informed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The Action Plan is underpinned by operational policies, systems and targets governed through our Environmental Sustainability Policy. We report progress towards these targets annually, demonstrating the decisive action we are taking to reduce the negative impacts of our operations.
We are a signatory to the global Race to Zero for Universities and Colleges. We make a difference through our supply chain and investments and by engaging our community in behaviour change to achieve our sustainability targets.
Our Climate & Sustainability Action Plan sets out how we will rapidly scale our response to the climate emergency. A second iteration was published in February 2024. The plan outlines 14 key impact areas to guide the university’s approach to sustainability and climate change, informed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), which set targets for holistic and sustainable global development by 2030.
Climate & Sustainability Action PlanLearn about our sustainability targets and progress towards them
King’s annual environmental and sustainability targets
Find out more about our Communications & Engagement plan for 2024-25
Enhancing the habitats on our campuses, halls of residence and sports...
Sustainable construction and refurbishment of buildings and...
King's aims to be a net zero carbon institution and reduce our absolute...
The EMS is at the heart of embedding sustainability at King's, taking a...
King's recognises the importance of divesting our endowment ethically
King's is committed to supporting, promoting and using Fairtrade goods
King's has a range of policies and initiatives in place to make food at...
King's aims to reduce the environmental and social impact of the products...
King’s staff across our laboratories are driving forward innovative...
Advice for King's staff and students on how to travel sustainably
King's is committed to reducing its impact on the environment, including...
The KCS water plan helps conserve water and reduce waste, providing a...
Enabling societal transition to environmental sustainability is a...
Mobilising King’s research and expertise to respond to the climate crisis
Embedding sustainability into education and the student experience