Scotland Beyond Net Zero (SBNZ)
The University is a member of Scotland Beyond Net Zero (SBNZ), a coalition of Scottish universities that aims to drive research collaboration across disciplines, empower communities, and guide policymaking to help…
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Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
The St Andrews Centre for Critical Sustainabilities (StACCS)
The St Andrews Centre for Critical Sustainabilities (StACCS) delivered a programme of events and collaborations that demonstrate the value of interdisciplinary research and engagement in advancing sustainability.…
The St Andrews Environmental Humanities Network
Outside the lab, The St Andrews Environmental Humanities Network launched in May 2025, bringing together researchers, students, and practitioners whose work engages with ecocultural issues ranging from the study of…
Sustainable Laboratories and LEAF Accreditation
LEAF is an accreditation system that assesses sustainability standards within laboratories, awarding Bronze, Silver, or Gold certification based on actions to reduce energy, waste, and resource use. Following a pilot…
Bus Partnership
In November 2024, we celebrated the second anniversary of our unique bus travel partnership with Stagecoach, and brought on board local bus operator Moffat & Williamson. Since November 2022, the 75% bus discount scheme…
Active Travel and Cycling
Active travel initiatives continue to promote sustainable transport options for staff and students. Cycle Maintenance and Training The University delivered a range of engagement activities to encourage active travel…
Transition St Andrews – reduce, reuse, recycle
During 2025, the University, through Transition, continued its partnership with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to support clothing and furniture donations across campus. A total of 5,619 donation bags were…
Agilico Zero: Sustainable Procurement in Action
As part of its commitment to responsible procurement, the University introduced the Agilico Zero initiative to replace its printing and copying fleet. Rather than purchasing entirely new devices, a refurbishment…
Net Zero Public Sector Building Standard
The University is currently trialling the Net Zero Public Sector Building Standard (NZPSBS) on two flagship capital projects, New College and Digital Nexus. This reflects the University’s commitment to delivering…
Biodiversity Action Plan
The Biodiversity Action Plan provides the framework for protecting and enhancing biodiversity across the University estate. Its twin aims are to increase the abundance and diversity of native plants, fungi, and…