Sustainability and biodiversity plans, policies and reports

Putting the environment and society first

Discover how we monitor and manage our impact

As part of our commitment to the environment, society and the economy, we have a number of dedicated steering groups, policies and programmes. Collectively, they ensure we achieve our objectives and constantly improve our performance.

Please view the categories below to read the University's policies, reports and action plans.

Sustainability strategy

Plans and policies

Open

• Sustainability Plan (PDF)
• Environmental Policy (PDF)

Sustainability targets

Open

• Kingston University Sustainability Targets (PDF)

Annual reports

Open

• Sustainability Annual Report 2024-2025 (PDF)
• Sustainability Annual Report 2023-2024 (PDF)
• Sustainability Annual Report 2022-2023 (PDF)
• Sustainability Annual Report 2021-2022 (PDF)

Education for Sustainability

• Mapping SDGs and Fairtrade in the Curriculum Annual Report 2024-2025 (PDF)
• Mapping SDGs and Fairtrade in the Curriculum Annual Report 2023-2024 (PDF)
• Mapping SDGs and Fairtrade in the Curriculum Annual Report 2022-2023 (PDF)

Biodiversity

Policies

Open

• Biodiversity Policy (PDF)
• Tree Management Policy (PDF)
• Fishing and Hunting Policy (PDF)

Plans

Open

• Biodiversity Action Plan (PDF)
• Tree and Woodland Management Plan (PDF)
• Appendix 3 of the Tree and Woodland Management Plan (PDF)
• Invasive Flora Management Plan (PDF)

Carbon, energy, waste and resources

Policies

Open

• Energy Policy (PDF)
• Waste, Emissions and Discharges Policy (PDF)
• Water Policy (PDF)

Plans

Open

• Carbon Reduction Plan (PDF)

Fairtrade

Policies

Open

• Ethical Trade and Fairtrade Policy (PDF)
• Food Policy (PDF)

Action plans

Open

• Fairtrade Action Plan 2024-2026 (PDF)

Reports

Open

• Fairtrade Progress Report 2024-2026 (PDF)
• Fairtrade Progress Report 2022-2024 (PDF)
• Fairtrade Progress Report 2020-2022 (PDF)

Sustainable procurement

• Corporate Procurement Policy, including Sustainable Procurement Policy Statement (PDF)
• Corporate Procurement Strategy, including Sustainable Procurement Action Plan (PDF)

Transport and travel

• Travel Policy (PDF)
• Parking Policy (PDF)
• Travel Plan 2024-2029 (PDF)
• Parking Terms and Conditions (PDF)

Concerns or issues

If any employee or worker of the University wishes to report any concerns or issues with the implementation of any of our policies or regulations they should refer to our Whistleblowing Policy.

Get in touch

Got a question about sustainability at Kingston University?

Email the sustainability team: [email protected]

Got a question about biodiversity at Kingston University? 

Email the biodiversity team: [email protected]