Environment and Sustainability

As a College, we are working towards putting environmental issues at the heart of our strategic and operational decisions. We are proud that Darwin is already recognised as being one of the most green Cambridge Colleges.

We have recently adopted an ambitious new piece of work which will provide the framework for the coming years. Consultation is currently underway to plan the de-gasification of our estate, exploring different technological solutions to heating our properties and making them more energy-efficient.

Darwin has held an annual Green Week since 2021, bringing the community together through discussion and activity.

To find out more about the initiatives that Darwin has been leading, read our first-ever Sustainability Progress Report below.

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Sustainability Progress Report 2023

The inaugural Darwin College Sustainability Progress Report provides a comprehensive overview of Darwin’s sustainability efforts and achievements over the past year (September 2022 to September 2023). It aims to provide information on progress achieved, encourage participation in ongoing projects, identify opportunities for improvement, and help foster a culture of environmental responsibility within and beyond the College community.

One of the College’s strategic aims is to “Act on and promote solutions to global challenges including sustainability.” The report maps progress towards this aim, celebrating the College’s ambitious decarbonisation plans, award-winning members, and leadership in food sustainability.

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