UWTSD earns coveted '1st Class' sustainability ranking in prestigious People & Planet University League
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) proudly announces that it has been recognised with a ‘1st Class’ award in the esteemed 2023 People & Planet University League.
This accolade underscores UWTSD’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, ethical practices, and sustainability initiatives. The People and Planet University League, renowned as an authoritative environmental ranking of all UK universities, annually assesses institutions based on their environmental and ethical performance. In the 2023 league, 151 UK universities underwent rigorous evaluation across 14 categories, earning distinctions ranging from 1st class to Fail.
UWTSD achieved an outstanding 100% score in the ‘Environmental Policy’ category. The university demonstrated prowess in various other categories, garnering impressive scores of 96% for ‘Education’, and 90% for ‘Engagement’ and ‘Auditing and EMS’. Notably, UWTSD secured top positions in Wales and commendable UK standings in the ‘Waste and Recycling’ (9th in the UK), ‘Energy Sources’ (7th in the UK), and ‘Water Reduction’ (2nd in the UK) categories.
Responding to the news, Professor Dylan Jones, Deputy Vice Chancellor, and Chair of the Sustainability Steering Group at UWTSD, commented:
“We’re delighted that we have managed to achieve a 1st class award in this year’s People & Planet University League. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering dedication to sustainability and ethical practices.
“Looking to the future, we remain steadfast in our commitment to advancing sustainability efforts, and this accolade serves as a powerful testament to the university’s ongoing dedication to environmental stewardship. This has all been made possible by the combined efforts of staff and students across the University and I’d like to thank everybody for their hard work and support.”
Further Information
Arwel Lloyd
Principal PR and Communications Officer
Corporate Communications and PR
Email: arwel.lloyd@uwtsd.ac.uk
Phone: 07384 467076