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Sustainability Engagement

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Sustainability is embedded across all areas of the University, from teaching and research to operations and campus life, and its success depends on the active participation of our entire community of staff and students.

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Our Mission

Our sustainability engagement work brings people together through campaigns, events, and collaborative initiatives that create opportunities to share knowledge, discuss challenges openly, and celebrate progress. We recognise that meaningful change is the most effective when it is achieved collectively, rather than in isolation. Working in partnership across the University, we deliver a programme of activities each year to raise awareness, strengthen understanding of our sustainability, and inspire action.

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Explore...

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Fairtrade University
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Featured Publications
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Sustainability Staff Network
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Get Involved

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Internal Opportunities

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Event Volunteers

Help us run sustainability events such as information fayres, green workshops, and clothes swaps.

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Funding for Sustainability Projects

We welcome innovative sustainability ideas from staff and students, with funding opportunities available depending on project scop and impact.

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Join our Fairtrade Steering Group

Passionate about social justice? Join our Fairtrade steering group and advocate for Fairtrade on campus.

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Green Week

Each year, Cardiff Met celebrates Green Week with a week of events and activities on campus. Our aim is to raise awareness of the importance of environmental sustainability, promote the work Cardiff Met is doing to reduce our impact, and encourage behaviour change. Go Green Week 2025 included our annual Green Fair, fascinating wildlife talks, creative workshops, and collaborations with SU societies. Green Week 2026 will take place this November, visit our Events page to find out what's on.

 

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Find out about...

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Awards
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Biodiversity
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Education for Sustainable Development
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Energy and Carbon
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Environmental Research
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Fairtrade
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Paper and Print
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Sustainable Food
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Students' Union
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Travel and Transport
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Waste Management
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Other Aspects
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Get in touch

Want to find out more about sustainability at Cardiff Met, or how you can get involved?

Email us at sustainability@cardiffmet.ac.uk

Follow us at @cardiffmetsustainability

 

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