About
The University of St Andrews works both top-down and bottom-up, with ambitious governance, strong student voices, and collaboration with local projects and organisations, to become more sustainable.
There are many key groups working to promote environmental action in St Andrews. The various sustainability branches are involved in several initiatives designed to make sustainable living easier for students and staff.
You can stay up-to-date with the sustainability projects being undertaken by the various groups on our Sustainability blog.
Environment team
A part of the Estates department, the Environment team ensures that the University operates sustainably.
The Environment team is responsible for:
- Carbon Management Plan
- Climate Adaptation Plan
- Circular Economy Plan
- Energy and water
- Food
- Travel
- Biodiversity
- Fairtrade
- Student and staff engagement
For all enquiries relating to the Environment team or sustainability, please email environment@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Transition University of St Andrews
The Transition team works bottom-up with students, staff and local residents to make St Andrews a more sustainable community. They lead a range of community initiatives supporting low-carbon living in town, including:
- BikePool
- The Tree
- St AndReuse
- Skillshare and Toolshare
- Meadows in the Making
For all enquiries to the Transition team, please email transition@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Students' Association Environment Subcommittee
The Environment Subcommittee is a part of the Students' Association. The subcommittee represents the student voice of sustainability and works closely with the University on several projects.
They are responsible for:
- Green Week
- UnEarth Magazine
For all enquiries to the Environment Subcommittee, please email eande@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Sustainable St Andrews
Sustainable St Andrews was established to implement our Environmental Sustainability Strategy through teaching, research and policy at the University. The organisation is made up of working groups of staff and students.
