Strategies, Policies and Standards

Strategies

• Climate Strategy 2025-2030
• Nature Positive Strategy 2024-2030
• Circular Economy and Sustainable Resource Management Strategy 2024-2030
• Sustainable Transport Strategy 2024-2030
• Biodiversity Strategy Streatham Campus 23-25
• Biodiversity Strategy St Lukes Campus 2023-25
• Communication & Engagement Strategy
• Decarbonisation Masterplan
• Single-use plastics strategy
• Responsible Procurement Strategy

Policies

• Environment and Climate Emergency Policy Statement
• Water Resilient Policy
• Sustainable Procurement Policy Statement
• FICS Environmental Management Policy
• Travel Policy
• Expenses Policy

Exeter

• Fairtrade Policy
• Sustainable Food Policy and Action Plan

(for the latest version of this policy, visit the CRC page here).

Standards

• University of Exeter Waste Management Standard 2026
• Sustainable Design & Construction Standard: New buildings (all scales), £5M refurbishment, maintenance projects and works (Jan 2026 onwards)
• Sustainable Design & Construction Standard: Refurbishment and maintenance projects and works £500k-£5M (Jan 2026 onwards)
• Sustainability Design Guide (to Jan 2026)

If you have any ideas, feedback or comments about our strategies and policies please don't hesitate to get in touch via email: sustainability@exeter.ac.uk or direct message us on Instagram @uoesustainability. All feedback is considered and helps us refine our planning and delivery.