Sustainability | University of Chester

The University of Chester is committed to taking meaningful action against climate change. This includes incorporating sustainability into its policies, curriculum and campus operations. It means putting sustainability into the heart of decision-making and service delivery at the University of Chester.

Working closely with several partners – including our students – Chester strives to make a positive difference on a local and national scale.

Governance and Policies

Our frameworks, commitments and decision-making processes that guide how sustainability is managed and embedded at the University.

2030Achive Net Zero targets for Scope 1 & 2

- UoC Sustainability Team

A bug hotel surrounded by trees and shrubs

Members of the sustainability team planting a young tree on an open grass area

The role of the Sustainability team is to ensure that sustainability is at the heart of decision-making and service delivery at the University of Chester.

Student Impact

Opportunities and support for students to engage with, lead and drive sustainable action during their studies.

1,645students and staff engaged in sustainability activities.

- UoC Sustainability Team data for 2025/26