SDG 13 - Climate action

We are on the brink of climate calamity. Climate change poses a serious threat to the world’s growing population, with sea-level rise doubling in the last decade and communities already suffering from extreme weather. Through education, innovation, cooperation, and commitment, immediate action is essential to protect our planet's future.

We’re committed to protecting our environment and supporting a sustainable future for the global community. That's why we launched the UK’s first undergraduate degree on climate change and have adapted our buildings to reduce carbon emissions. On a national and international scale, our ground-breaking research is tackling coastal pollution in England and Wales and peat fires in Indonesia.

Highlights

22 factors

The LJMU Heat Systems Sustainability Indicators framework weights 22 factors to assess sustainability in the build environment.

More than 3,000 identifications

LJMU research has identified over 3,000 coastal sites at risk from legacy landfills.

34% reduction

We have reduced our Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by 34% since 2015/16.

100% renewable energy

100% of our electricity comes from renewable energy sources.