Oxford Brookes University has been recognised for its commitment to the environment and sustainability, rising 31 places in the People & Planet University League 2024/25.
The University is ranked 22nd out of 149 UK universities and was awarded a ‘First Class’ certificate for its green commitments.
Oxford Brookes achieved top marks in three of the judging criteria: engaging students and staff in sustainability initiatives; employing dedicated expert staff experts to lead sustainability efforts; and excelling in environmental auditing, which assesses the University’s efforts to reduce its environmental impact.
Professor Joe Tah, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at Oxford Brookes, and lead for Major Projects and Sustainability within the Vice-Chancellor’s Group, said: “This is an amazing achievement for Oxford Brookes and a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainability. I am incredibly proud of this milestone, which underscores our passion for creating a more sustainable future.
“As a modern, forward-thinking university, our sustainability credentials remain at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to our goal to achieve net zero in Oxford by 2040. Our work doesn’t stop here, we will continue to pursue our environmental targets with determination and purpose.”
