Climate Action
Find out about our transformational climate action work as we implement our Climate Action Principles and embrace the concept of ‘whole institution’ change.
Climate change and the University of Bath
How we are tackling climate change, through cutting emissions and embedding climate action in how we do business, leading research and high quality teaching.
Our whole institution response to climate change
On our Climate Action pages you can explore the four strands of our whole institution response to climate change in detail; Education, Research, Footprint and Partnerships.
Our Climate Action Principles
The University declared a climate emergency in 2022 and developed principles to guide our response to it. We report on our progress through our blog and in our annual Climate Action report.
University of Bath Climate Action Framework principles
The Climate Action Framework has 11 principles which set out our commitment to responding to climate change.
Climate Action Blog
We explore different aspects of our whole institution response and the views of our community in detail on our blog.
Annual energy and environment reports
Reports on our progress in meeting our carbon and sustainability targets.
News
The latest University climate and sustainability related news, including scientific research and initiatives within the University community.
Active Travel events a great success
Last month, staff and students joined in with a variety of events to support walking and cycling to campus.
Designs for green ammonia plant become a reality
Researchers from the Institute for Sustainability are helping to build a small-scale plant to generate ammonia using only renewable energy sources.
University of Bath to lead £12M project on revolutionising food production
The EPSRC-funded Cellular Agriculture Manufacturing Hub will develop new approaches to making food products.
Climate Action Survey results 2023: Students and staff united to drive strong action
The results of the Climate Action Survey 2023 are in… Students and staff are worried about the climate crisis and are eager to drive change, but need support.
Research projects investigating universal carbon accounting and net-zero concrete win funding
Two research projects led by Bath engineers get go-ahead from industrial decarbonisation centre IDRIC as part of £6 million funding round
Climate Action Annual Report 2023: out now
The University's latest report has been published, detailing progress towards the Climate Action Framework principles and sharing the 2021/22 carbon footprint.
Upcoming Events
Find out about upcoming events which explore responses to the Climate Emergency.
IfS Summer Showcase 2023 – Celebrating Sustainable Chemical Technologies
12 Jun 2023 9.00am
East Building Lecture Theatre 1.1,
East Building,
University of Bath
Save the date to celebrate the success of our CDT in Sustainable Chemical Technologies, which in its closure will have graduated over 140 students.
Climate Fresk workshop
26 Jun 2023 2.00pm
The Chancellors' Building,
University of Bath
For those new to the subject or an expert, this 3-hour engaging workshop turns climate science into a game with a guarantee that you'll learn a lot!
EAUC Conference 2023: Conversations on Climate Solutions
27 Jun 2023 10.00am
University of Bath
Held at Bath, this exciting sector event is an opportunity to collectively explore the challenges we face delivering impactful climate solutions in universities
Collaborate with us
Get in touch with us to see how we can work together on sustainability and tackling climate change.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) is a UK wide programme which enables companies to access knowledge, skills and technology from UK Universities.
Research facilities available for academic use, industry and businesses
Research facilities are available for testing and analysing research, with expert support from university staff.