2020 news

Social responsibility and sustainability news from 2020.

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2023-24 Changemaker Award recipients

03 June, 2024

We're delighted to recognise inspirational staff and student Changemakers who have made a…

Pedalling Towards Sustainability at the University of Edinburgh

29 May, 2024

Over the past year, the Transport Office has significantly promoted sustainable transport options…

University of Edinburgh’s Dave Gorman Recognised Among UK’s Top 100 Environmental Professionals

29 May, 2024

Director of Social Responsibility and Sustainability, Dave Gorman, named in the ENDS Report Power…

Share your views on changes to the University’s Responsible Investment Policy

28 May, 2024

The University has opened a three-month consultation on its Responsible Investment Policy.

Volunteers needed to monitor hedgehogs at Easter Bush

22 May, 2024

The National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme is coming to the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush…

University recognised for climate conscious approach as business travel emissions fall

01 May, 2024

The University's carbon emissions from business travel in 2022-23 fell by 35% since their peak…

University’s responsible investment efforts recognised with high PRI scores

25 April, 2024

The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) released its signatory assessment reports earlier…

University of Edinburgh at forefront of sustainable research initiative 

25 April, 2024

The University has become an early adopter of a national initiative to deliver environmental…

Students and staff welcome proposals to revise climate strategy

21 March, 2024

Students and staff have expressed strong support for proposed updates to the University’s climate…

Wild Peffermill: Sowing the seeds for a nature positive future

21 March, 2024

Earlier this month student athletes representing eight different sports teams gathered at…