Climate Action
Find out about our transformational climate action work as we implement our Climate Action Principles and embrace the concept of ‘whole institution’ change.
Climate change and the University of Bath
How we are tackling climate change, through cutting emissions and embedding climate action in how we do business, leading research and high quality teaching.
Our whole institution response to climate change
On our Climate Action pages you can explore the four strands of our whole institution response to climate change in detail; Education, Research, Footprint and Partnerships.
Our Climate Action Principles
The University declared a climate emergency in 2020 and developed principles to guide our response to it. We report on our progress through our blog and in our annual Climate Action report.
University of Bath Climate Action Framework principles
The Climate Action Framework has 11 principles which set out our commitment to responding to climate change.
Climate Action Blog
We explore different aspects of our whole institution response and the views of our community in detail on our blog.
Annual energy and environment reports
Reports on our progress in meeting our carbon and sustainability targets.
Get involved and take action
Our University has committed to transformational change to tackle the climate crisis and, to achieve our ambitious goals, everyone needs to be part of driving change across all areas of our work and community.
Get involved with climate action as a member of staff
At Bath, you're part of a community of change makers and as a member of staff there are many ways that you can get actively involved in taking climate action.
The Students' Guide to Climate Action
You have the power to make a real difference in the fight against climate change. Join us in taking action, and let's create a greener future together.
News
The latest University climate and sustainability related news, including scientific research and initiatives within the University community.
Climate Action Annual Report 2024: out now
The University's latest report has been published, detailing progress towards the Climate Action Framework principles and sharing the 2022-23 carbon footprint.
Discover how to make your home more efficient and save on bills
Green Open Homes B&NES is back and is perfect for anyone looking to make their home warmer, reduce home energy bills and tackle the climate crisis.
What will a heatwave where you live feel like in 2070? New research suggests it could be 10°C hotter
New postcode-searchable website illustrates the dangers of future UK heatwaves, where overnight temperatures will rarely dip below 25°C
Government gives positive response to energy system data sharing infrastructure study
Bath academics contributed to feasibility study on digitising energy systems
Celebrating our community at our annual Climate Action Awards
The University of Bath’s Climate Action and Sustainability Awards celebrated our staff and students' dedication to driving positive change over the past year.
Reflections on a year of climate action: A placement recap
Discover what it's like working in the Climate Action Team from placement students, Angelica Reyes Caceres and Vasudef Vasanthan.
Upcoming Events
Find out about upcoming events which explore responses to the Climate Emergency.
Putting climate change solutions on the supermarket shelf
5 Sep 2024 7.30pm
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution,
Bath
This Thursday 5 September, Join Professor Chris Chuck at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution for a discussion of sustainability in the supermarket.
Ethnicity and UK climate insights: why we need greater diversity
9 Sep 2024 12.00pm
Online
This webinar will address how people of colour in Britain experience, perceive and engage with climate change and climate policy.
Collaborate with us
Get in touch with us to see how we can work together on sustainability and tackling climate change.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) is a UK wide programme which enables companies to access knowledge, skills and technology from UK Universities.
Research Infrastructure and Facilities
We enable researchers at Bath to do their best work, whether that's through operational details or developing vision and strategy.