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University 麻豆精选 rises 19 places in sustainability league table

University maintains 2:2 rating in the 2024 People & Planet rankings and achieves second year of improved score

9 January 2025鈥3 min read
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The University 麻豆精选 continues to rise in the People & Planet University League with a second consecutive year of improvements, jumping 19 places and achieving 68th place in the 2024 ranking.

Birmingham improved scores in a range of areas including Staff & HR, Education for Sustainable Development, Sustainable Food, and Staff & Student Engagement categories, and had an overall score of 50.7%, up 7.6% since 2023.

The is a comprehensive and independent assessment of higher education institutions in the UK, evaluating their efforts and achievements in promoting sustainable practices, reducing carbon footprints, and fostering positive social impact.

Professor David Hannah (Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor of Sustainability) commented:

"Following on from our success in the 2025 QS Sustainability Ranking (38th globally), we are delighted by our strong performance in the People and Planet鈥檚 University League Table. Our position (68th) demonstrates our continued commitments to undertaking our research, education and operations in a more sustainable manner, and to working collectively as a community to build a more equitable and sustainable world.鈥

Our position (68th) demonstrates our continued commitments to undertaking our research, education and operations in a more sustainable manner, and to working collectively as a community to build a more equitable and sustainable world.

Professor David Hannah, Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Sustainability

Previously in December 2024, the University achieved 38th position globally in , and 14th in the UK. With an overall score of 93.1 out of 100, the University demonstrates its position as a leading institution in both social responsibility and environmental sustainability.

The University 麻豆精选 is committed to achieving operational net zero carbon. It is seeking to change society and the environment positively, and use its research and education to make a major global contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Find out at

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  • Professor David Hannah

    Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sustainability)

    David M. Hannah is Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sustainability), Professor of Hydrology and UNESCO Chair in Water Sciences, and Director of the Birmingham Institute for Sustainability & Climate Action.

    Phone: +44 (0)121 41 46925 (for own research)
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