Sheffield Hallam University

Climate action in action!

The UK’s tertiary education sector plays a vital role in addressing the global climate emergency.  At Sheffield Hallem, we have a rich history of innovation and knowledge sharing. The Climate Emergency demands enormous changes in all aspects of life, and universities must prepare society for a better future.

Our vision to become a world-leading applied university drives our ambitious ‘Climate Action Strategy,’ which reflects our values, mission, and civic commitments. Beyond reducing carbon emissions, we are nurturing a climate-conscious community, partnering with regional organizations for sustainable change, and ensuring our systems are future-ready. We have developed our strategy which outlines a comprehensive, institution-wide approach to embed climate considerations in all decisions and actions.

We are committed to delivering the strategy with SMART goals that drive essential change for a healthier planet, building on strong foundations but recognizing the need for continued progress.

Top 3 Learnings

1. We are all responsible – a whole-institution approach embeds climate action in our DNA.
2. It’s a journey! Continuous learning and improvement underpinned with robust data keeps us focused and aligned.
3. Be SMART - begin with impacts; create SMART targets to move from strategy to delivery.