LJMU rated one of region's best environmental performers

LJMU has been ranked as one of the best performing universities in the North West for environmental and ethical performance.

The university has been ranked fifth in the region in the People & Planet’s University League, a comprehensive and independent league table of institutions across the UK.

It assesses universities’ performance in energy sources, carbon reduction, waste and recycling, and water reduction; it also judges policy based on information made public by the universities themselves.

In 2024/25, LJMU has leapt 14 places in the overall rankings to joint 43^rd.

The university scored particularly highly in the categories of carbon management, waste and recycling, and workers’ rights.

“Operating in a sustainable and responsible manner is a huge priority for the university and this report reflects that we are performing well and making significant strides forward.

Professor Phil Vickerman

Professor Phil Vickerman, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience) and lead on LJMU’s Climate Action Plan, said: “We’re very pleased to receive such a positive assessment of our environmental and ethical performance in the People & Planet University League.

“Operating in a sustainable and responsible manner is a huge priority for the university and this report reflects that we are performing well and making significant strides forward.

“As we continue to deliver the LJMU Strategy and our Climate Action Plan, we aim to improve our performance against these measures even further in 2025 and beyond.”