Our latest Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) report
From tracking emissions to the cost of living, preventative healthcare to vertical farms, learn more about how our interdisciplinary approach is breaking boundaries, in our latest SDG Report.
At Aberdeen, we go beyond traditional methods and the status quo, working across borders and disciplines to protect the future of our planet; setting an example to our sector and to society. In an era of significant societal challenges, we are committed to striving for more sustainable solutions, breaking with convention in order to work towards Net Zero by 2040.
The University is committed to not only achieving Net Zero but to consider the sustainability of our decision making, the quality and global relevance of our research, and our role in developing active and engaged graduates whose global mindset and cross-disciplinary approach enable them to go beyond and tackle the challenges facing our society.
Commitments
Encourage everyone within our community to work and live sustainably, recognising the importance of our time, energy and resilience
Educate all our students and staff to be leaders in protecting the environment
Excel in research that addresses the climate emergency, enables energy transition and the preservation of biodiversity
Achieve net zero carbon emissions before 2040
Generate resources for investment in education and research year on year, so that we can continue to develop the people, ideas and actions that help us to fulfil our purpose
Our Global Sustainability Impact Rankings
47th
QS Sustainability Rankings 2024
37th
QS Sustainability Rankings 2024
*based on the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals
51st
QS Sustainability Rankings 2024
48th
THE Impact Rankings 2024
Impact through research
Our interdisciplinary research is challenge-led, impactful and built on sustainable partnerships that ensure we can tackle major societal challenges and support the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Our Environmental Research Impact
1st
QS World Rankings 2023
1st
QS World Rankings 2023
Creating a Sustainable Legacy
The University's sustainability legacy is the impact of our teaching and research and the contribution of our graduates as active, global citizens.