Leading Sustainability

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Dave Megson, Amer Gaffar, Liz Price, and Luke Cronshaw smiling at the camera

Intro

Sustainability is at the core of what we do here at Manchester Met. That’s why we’re a top 3 sustainable university in the People and Planet University League and have been for over a decade. 

We’re named in the global top 50 of the Times Higher Education’s Impact Rankings, and we aim to be a beacon of sustainable development practice by 2030.

We’re proud of our performance, achievements, and awards. We know that there is much more to do to play our part in tackling the environmental and societal challenges facing our world and we’re committed to using our research power to make progress for our future.

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Featured

Professor Liz Price smiling

Leading our commitment to sustainability

Professor Liz Price, our Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Sustainability, speaks to us about her research and the University's commitment to sustainable development.
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A researcher operating one of the machines in the Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre

The future of clean power

We explore how hydrogen could be powering our communities by 2050 and the ambitious goal Greater Manchester has set to become carbon neutral.
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Our stories

  • Luke Cronshaw, the Commercial Director of Enviroheat, posing in front of radiators at his factory

    Energising sustainable power

    Support for the sustainable energy company, Enviroheat, is boosting product development with 3D printing approaches that reduce costs and carbon emissions.  

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  • Dr Dave Megson smiling at the camera.

    How environmental chemistry is hitting the headlines

    A spotlight on Dr Dave Megson’s work combatting ‘forever chemicals’, from chemical pollution to potential future pandemics.

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  • Andy Ridley in a citizens of the great barrier reef shirt smiling at the camera

    A Q&A with Andy Ridley

    Andy Ridley, the founder of Earth Hour and CEO of Citizens of the Reef, explains how he mobilised millions into taking environmental action across the globe.

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Our research

  • An aeroplane taking off, seen from inside an empty passenger lounge

    Cleaner and greener flying

    Our research explores the impact aviation is having on Earth's atmosphere using cutting-edge technology.

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  • Dr Paul O'Hare stood among wildflowers with Manchester post-industrial skyline behind him

    Greening the city – Manchester’s changing climate

    Dr Paul O’Hare speaks to us about the interventions that could begin to manage the implications of climate change.

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  • Researchers taking measurements from a peat bog in the Peak District

    A natural solution

    Our research shines a light on the impact of natural resources, including peatlands and salt marshes, in the fight against climate change.

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  • Professor Liz Barnes, head of Manchester Fashion Institute, in a fashion room

    A circular future

    Pioneering new approaches in the circular economy, protecting the planet by reducing consumption, reusing existing materials and recycling more.

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  • A Golden Parakeet with its wings spread in the air

    All creatures great and small – protecting biodiversity

    Evidence that biodiversity is under threat is all around us, for those who know how to look. Meet the researchers helping save threatened species and habitats.

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200 years of sustainability

Explore what we’re doing to make a difference for the future of our environment.

Accredited Carbon Literate Organisation (bronze)

We are committed to Carbon Literacy and support the development of a Carbon Literate workforce.

United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) member

We're part of a network of institutions worldwide working with the United Nations to promote global priorities including peace, human rights and sustainable development.

First to ISO 14001:2015 accreditation

We are proud to have been the first University to achieve the new and more challenging ISO 14001:2015 certification standard for our Environmental Management System.

Responsible Futures Accredited

We were one of the first higher education providers to become an NUS Responsible Futures Accredited institution– reflecting our commitment to embedding environmental sustainability and social responsibility in both our formal and informal curriculum.

About 200 years

  • 200 years 1824-2024

    200 years

    In our 200th anniversary year, we're showcasing our successes and the incredible work we’re doing to build a better future for all.

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  • The Manchester Met logo on the side of a glass walled building

    About us

    We are here to make an impact on Manchester and beyond – learn about our past, present and future.

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