Energy and environment
Reducing carbon emissions, reusing furniture, and recycling our waste is just the beginning of our goal to become more environmentally aware.
We are developing our Net Zero approach to meet Scottish Government Targets and this includes critical investment in renewable energy sources and lifting our building standards to Passiv Haus and EnerPHit.
Day to day energy and environment activities include increasing our recycling rates, re-use of furniture and our free-shop for previously loved items, plus allotments and green travel initiatives.
Biodiversity
- Biodiversity at the university
- Environmental and Sustainability Policy Statement
- Interim Carbon Management Plan
Climate change
Energy and carbon saving
- Building Energy Consumption data and carbon footprint
- Carbon Management Programme and UCCCfS
- Dundee University Utility Supply Company (DUUSCO)
Green impact
- Good housekeeping practices to save your department carbon and money
- Energy saving at work
- Register for sustainable labs
Green travel
- Applying for a bike through Cycle Solutions
- Book a bike from our bike pool
- Charge your electric car on campus
- Cycle parking regulations
- Liftshare website - University of Dundee group
Policies
Recycling and waste
- Recycling and disposal of waste
- Recycling figures
- Storage and reuse
Environment groups and enquiries
Stories
News
Staff at Dundee University are gearing up for a pilot scheme that will see electric bikes used to get around campus.
Press release
Dundee’s two universities have been named in the top tier of UK higher education institutions for their commitment to sustainable transportation and electric vehicle infrastructure.
Feature
We work with industry and policy makers globally in the transition to clean, sustainable energy and renewables.
Impact case study
Widespread citizen engagement leads to Europe-wide action on climate change.
Impact case study
The protection and conservation of marine ecosystems in the waters around the Pitcairn Islands.
Press release
The planet is “doomed” if political differences brought to light by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine cannot be put aside by global leaders at next week’s COP27 summit.
Press release
The opening of a new coal mine in the UK would undermine the government’s international credibility in tackling climate change, a leading expert has warned.
Press release
One of Africa’s leading academics will address the University of Dundee at the launch of a major new series of lectures.
Press release
The planting of two ‘Trees of Hope’ symbolises the University of Dundee’s commitment to equitable working with partners in Africa.
News
The city-wide Bonnie Dundee group won a gold award this year for their work on the wildflower project
Trudy Cunningham
Environment and Sustainability Manager
EB-EnergyAndEnvironment@dundee.ac.uk