2022 news

Social responsibility and sustainability news from 2022.

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New initiatives kickstart progress towards sustainable farming

05 May, 2026

If you use the cycle path between Roslin and Musselburgh, you might have noticed newly planted…

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University announces regenerative sustainability strategy

26 March, 2026

On 24 March in McEwan Hall, the University of Edinburgh launched its ambitious new environmental…

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University cuts carbon footprint of investments by 64%

19 January, 2026

Carbon emissions from the University of Edinburgh’s Investment and Endowment Fund listed equities…

University reveals learnings from sector-leading investment fund

05 January, 2026

A new report highlights the real-world impact of the University's pioneering social investment…

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Edinburgh introduces strategy for net zero supply chains

08 December, 2025

The University has announced the Edinburgh Pathway, which sets out clear, time-bound actions for…

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Edinburgh boosts score to rank fourth in the world for sustainability

18 November, 2025

The University of Edinburgh has been ranked 4th out of over 2000 universities globally by the QS…

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University scoops Green Gown Award for sustainable marketing project

11 November, 2025

The University is the first UK FHE institution to train its marketing and communications staff to…

Sarah Ford-Hutchinson and Heather MacBain accept a Green Gown Award 2025

University retains top ranking for Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

17 June, 2025

The University of Edinburgh retained joint 1st position in the world for its contribution to…

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025

Supporting sustainable research and innovation: progress against the Concordat

23 May, 2025

The UK Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice was…

Biological Sciences  Glasshouses provide plant growth facilities. [Paul Dodds]

Responsible Investment Policy outlines new commitments and ethical advisory group

06 May, 2025

The University has published its Responsible Investment Policy Statement (2025), which includes new…