University of Bath commits to the sustainable future of Research and Innovation practice
University of Bath joins leading institutions in signing the Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice.
Sustainable research guidance and resources
Information and advice to support our research community in taking impactful sustainable action.
Our commitment to conduct research sustainably
Sustainable research practices not only reduce negative impacts but also drive innovation, improve efficiency, and build positive community relationships.
Incorporate sustainability into your research practice
Discover how to reduce the environmental and social impact of your research.
Design your research for sustainability
Designing research with sustainability in mind helps minimise negative environmental impacts while promoting long-term scientific, social and economic benefits.
Reducing your environmental impact when travelling for research
Understand the environmental impact of research-related travel and ways you can adopt low-carbon travel into your work.
Considering the impact of your research on climate change
Understand the environmental impact of our research and find guidance on working with potential funding bodies and partners.
Funding
Find advice on the requirements from funders related to sustainability, and access funding to support action.
Funding for conducting research sustainably
Considering and reducing environmental impact is increasingly recognised as a critical issue and demanded by funders.
Lab sustainability certification
Discover how you can get your lab certified to a sustainability standard at Bath.
Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF)
Through LEAF, our lab sustainability programme, wet labs at Bath are taking meaningful action on sustainability.
Accessing and using the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF)
If you work in a wet lab, LEAF is a lab sustainability programme which provides you with a toolkit for taking action and achieving sustainability certification.
Sustainable lab practice
Take action in your lab to embed responsible and sustainable best practice wherever possible.
Save energy in your lab
Minimising energy consumption in your lab can reduce environmental impacts and save money on energy bills.
Considering sustainability when purchasing for labs
Take action to reduce the environmental and social impact of goods and services you purchase related to work in your lab.
Responsible lab waste management
Manage your lab waste safely, efficiently and with minimal environmental impacts.
Using water efficiently in labs
How to save water in your lab and changes you can make to equipment to reduce water use.
Managing chemicals and samples sustainably
Good chemical and sample management helps drive efficiencies, saves money, and can build a sustainable lab environment.
Using and disposing of solvents sustainably
How to reduce the environmental impact of solvents you use in your research.
Take action beyond your research practice
Discover how you can take sustainable action in all aspects of your work at Bath.
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.
Quick guide to sustainable working practices
Be part of the transition to more sustainable working, and explore this guide to find out top ways that you can make your work life more sustainable.
Embedding sustainability in the curriculum
Resources and guidance on the Learning and Teaching Hub for incorporating sustainability, climate change, and global citizenship into your teaching.
Upcoming events
Find out about upcoming events that explore sustainable practices in research.
Waste Not Want Not workshop and optional tour of waste facilities
23 Apr 2025 1.00pm
1 West
3.30,
University of Bath
Join us on Wednesday 23 April for an interactive workshop about campus waste and recycling, with an optional tour of our campus waste facilities.
University expertise on sustainability research
Across the breadth of disciplines at Bath, our researchers are tackling global sustainability challenges.
Research with Impact
Our research is helping to change the world for the better. We work in partnership to help create a healthier, more sustainable and connected future for us all.
Climate Action - Research
How we're undertaking research that enables the transition to a low carbon future and delivers solutions for adaptation.
Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change
We integrate physical, social, and systems science and engineering, and develop leaders in tackling critical sustainability issues.
Contact us
If you have any questions about conducting your research sustainably, please get in touch.