We want to lead the way in sustainable practices and become the most sustainable students’ union in the UK

Climate change affects us all. Our planet faces unsustainable rising temperatures and the destruction of natural habitats.

But there is hope: our growing community of student leaders who are at the forefront of climate action.

To meet our ambition to become the most sustainable students' union in the UK, we're embedding sustainability principles into every aspect of our activities and services, minimising our impact on the environment, and working with our community to educate and empower people to minimise our impact on the planet.

Climate Leaders
Join our growing community of student leaders and activists who are at the forefront of climate action
Sustainability in our venues
We want to lead the way in sustainability and have been been awarded Excellent Standard award, by Green Impact Students' Unions
Student Sustainability Forum
Have your voice heard, connect with UCL's sustainability leaders, and make meaningful changes to the university
Hazaar, the marketplace app
A digital platform that allows you to buy and sell your items from other students directly on campus
UCL students for sustainability
Find and join your UCL eco-tribe

News

Introducing Volcano Coffee Works
Behind the scenes we've been working hard to find a new coffee and tea supplier who shares our sustainability first ethos, which is why we're thrilled to introduce you to Volcano Coffee Works.
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Introducing Gunna Lemonade
Did you know our cafés prioritise stocking products that meet our sustainability promise of putting planet over profit?
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Carbon labelling in our cafés
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Empowering future changemakers at the Sustainability Leadership Conference
The first Sustainability Leadership Conference took place at UCL East earlier this month, as a joint v
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Upcoming events

Events & Activities
UCL Bike Bonanza
15/04/2025 | 10:00 - 15:00
We organise free bike maintenance sessions, security bike checks and second-hand bike sales in the main quad throughout the year. VENUE CHANGE: The Bike Bonanzas for the remainder of 2024/25 academic year will take place on the IOE Level 4 concourse.Throughout the academic year we host our Bike Bonanzas - regular events where you can purchase, repair, and protect your bike, to help you travel to…
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Sustainability Ambassadors
Support the Union's action on sustainability
Volunteering opportunities
Sustainability-themed volunteering
Dissertations
Make your research count
UCL Climate Hub
Join a community for change
People & Planet
Campaign for social and environmental justice
Students Organising for Sustainability
Calls to action from SOS UK

Resources for you

Information and tools to help you live more sustainably at UCL

Tech recycling at UCL
Drop off your e-waste and support students in hardship
Walk & Cycle
Resources to help you plan your walk or cycle to UCL
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
For better waste management on and off campus
Water fountain map
Where to refill your reusable bottle at UCL
Microwave map
Reheat your lunch on campus
Sustainability Induction
Start your sustainability learning experience at UCL
SOS Learning Academy
Progressing sustainability
Sustainability podcasts
Get your eco-inspiration

Strategy and impact

Your Union on its way to becoming truly sustainable

Sustainability Strategy and impact

As the representative body of present and future UCL students, the Students’ Union is uniquely positioned to lead by example through embracing sustainability in all aspects of its work and service provision, educating its members about the dangers of climate change and the urgent need for action to protect the planet, and influencing UCL to accelerate its work to be a truly sustainable university.