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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.

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.
Carbon labelling in our cafés
My experience at the Sustainability Leadership Conference
Hello, I'm Shashwat, a Master's student in Clinical Neuroscience at UCL.
Students call for ambitious and meaningful sustainability plan for UCL
In the most recent Student Sustainability Forum, students had the opportunity to meet UCL's senior sustainability management and weigh in on key priorities of the new UCL Sustainability Plan.

Upcoming events

Jobs & Skills
Join our Sustainability Consultancy Challenge: Shape the future of sustainable business
09 - 12/11/2026
Work with the world’s leading sustainable clothing brand and compete for £3000 in this year's Sustainability Consultancy Challenge.🚨 Applications for this event are now closed.🚨This reading week, we're inviting you to step into the shoes of a sustainability consultant and take on the toughest challenge facing business today: the climate crisis. 
Jobs & Skills
Sustainability Consultancy Challenge: Networking Summit
12/11/2026 | 14:30 - 18:30
Interested in a career in sustainability, consultancy or social impact? Join us for an exciting afternoon of networking, career insights and inspiration!🕓 Thursday 12 November 2026 | 14:30–18:30📍 Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London, WC1H 0AL
Events & Activities
Clothes Swap & Mending Station
13/11/2026 | 9:30 - 16:30
Did you know that 26% of the items in our wardrobes go unworn? We're holding clothes swap shops across the year so that pre-loved clothing doesn't go to waste, and you can find something new you love.Many of us love fashion, but it can have a huge impact on the environment and the people who make our clothes.

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.