Our latest Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) report
Whether you're interested in medical advances, improvements in emissions reporting, action to address inequality, or research into the impacts of climate change, learn more about how our interdisciplinary approach is breaking boundaries in our latest SDG Report.
At Aberdeen we work across borders and disciplines to protect the future of our planet. We strive to set an example to our sector and to society. In an era of significant global challenges, we are committed to exploring more sustainable solutions and breaking with convention in order to work towards Net Zero before 2040. The University is committed to not only achieving Net Zero, but also to considering the sustainability of our decision making, the quality and global relevance of our research, and our role in developing active and engaged graduates whose global mindset and cross-disciplinary approach enable them to go beyond boundaries to tackle the complex challenges facing our society.
Commitments
Encourage everyone within our community to work and live sustainably, recognising the importance of our time, energy and resilience
Educate all our students and staff to be leaders in protecting the environment
Excel in research that addresses the climate emergency, enables energy transition and the preservation of biodiversity
Achieve net zero carbon emissions before 2040
Generate resources for investment in education and research year on year, so that we can continue to develop the people, ideas and actions that help us to fulfil our purpose
Our Global Sustainability Impact Rankings
THE Impact Rankings 2024
QS Sustainability Rankings 2025
QS Sustainability Rankings 2025
THE Impact Rankings 2024
Impact through research
Our interdisciplinary research is challenge-led, impactful and built on sustainable partnerships that ensure we can tackle major societal challenges and support the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Our Environmental Research Impact
QS World Rankings 2023
QS World Rankings 2023
Creating a Sustainable Legacy
The University's sustainability legacy is the impact of our teaching and research and the contribution of our graduates as active, global citizens.