Manchester Met ranked highly again for sustainability
Manchester Metropolitan University has been rated one of the top UK universities for its commitment to sustainability for the third year running.
Uswitch’s Green Universities Report 2022 places the University among the institutions that are leading the way in terms of green initiatives and renewable energy and are taking steps to reduce their footprint.
At Manchester Met these include being on a green electricity tariff with the energy supplier, renewable installations on campus, including solar panels, air source heat pump, and ground source heat pump. There are seven electric vehicles as part of the University’s fleet.
Eco-friendly initiatives were also noted, such as the University’s cycle to work scheme, interest-free loans for public transport, implementing an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and e-cargo bikes for staff in estates teams.
Professor Liz Price, Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Sustainability at Manchester Met, said: “I’m delighted that we have been recognised as a leading university for sustainability. Climate change is one of the greatest challenges faced by the world, and while we know there is much more to do, we are proud of our achievements so far and aim to build on our position.”
Ben Gallizzi, energy expert at Uswitch.com, added: “It’s great to see that some universities are going above and beyond in attempting to become green universities. The ways in which becoming greener and existing more sustainably can be achieved are numerous, and the steps that some of these establishments are taking are commendable.
“Everything from producing their own energy via renewable installations on campus, to having electric car fleets, and doing what they can to protect local wildlife, shows that they are leading by example in trying to achieve net zero carbon emissions.”
The ranking further endorses the University’s green credentials, which has ranked in the top three of the People and Planet University League since 2012.
Uswitch obtained information through a Freedom of Information request to 132 universities, asking questions about its procurement of energy and green policies and initiatives.
