Sustainability performance and reporting
View our performance and access the statements that show our progress on our environmental sustainability policy and strategy.
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Reporting progress against our sustainable development goals
In 2015, the United Nations set out 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030 that seek to address many of the world’s greatest challenges, known as the world’s agenda for sustainable development.
Universities are in a unique position to influence change that will progress towards achieving the UN SDGs, and global sustainable development beyond 2030. Manchester Met does this in many ways — through our education and research, our campus environment, practices, and our partnerships.
We report our progress against the SDGs through our annual Leadership in Sustainability Report.
Table: How our Leadership in Sustainability strategic priorities and activities contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainability Issue Sustainable Development Goal Academic Innovation and Impact: See our progress in 21/22
We will equip our students and colleagues with the knowledge and skills to shape a more sustainable future and deliver high-quality research and innovation to contribute to the world’s sustainability agenda.
SDG1, SDG2, SDG3, SDG4, SDG5, SDG6, SDG7, SDG8, SDG9, SDG10, SDG11, SDG12, SDG13, SDG14, SDG15, SDG16, SDG17 Sustainable Campus and Practices: See our progress in 21/22
Throughout the decade, we will embed sustainability into our campus, practices, and processes, achieving our carbon targets, maximising social value, and futureproofing our organisation
SDG6, SDG7, SDG8, SDG9, SDG10, SDG11, SDG12, SDG13, SDG14, SDG15, SDG16, SDG17
Engagement and Partnerships: See our progress in 21/22
We will be a global university and our work with partners will bring tangible environmental and social benefits, locally, nationally, and internationally, amplifying our impact
SDG17 Leadership in Sustainability: See our progress in 21/22
Sustainability will be embedded in everything we do and viewed as a priority and a shared responsibility. Our people will have the relevant knowledge and skills to integrate sustainable development into our activities and decision-making, and our contribution to sustainable development will be widely acknowledged and celebrated.
SDG4, SDG5, SDG7, SDG8, SDG9, SDG10, SDG11, SDG12, SDG13, SDG16, SDG17
Reporting our carbon emissions
As part of our annual review and reporting process, we collect a wide range of data to understand the full extent of our carbon impacts. In our annual sustainability statement, we provide an overview of our scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions. The Scope 3 emissions report provides a detailed overview of our Scope 3 carbon emissions resulting from our business activities.
