The annual Sustainability Awards is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the inspiring work of our staff and student community. At Bath, sustainability is not a standalone initiative, it is a shared responsibility woven through every aspect of University life. Achieving progress requires the collective energy, innovation and determination of our community.

Richard Jackson, Director of Sustainability and Space, shared:

Over the past academic year, we have taken tangible steps forward, from our research breakthroughs and innovations to empowering students with skills and knowledge to drive change. We are turning our values into action through our operations, policies and commitments. The path ahead is not simple, yet this work is necessary if we are to maintain our status as a top performing University. Our community rightly expect urgent and bold action, and so too do funders and partners.

Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Phil Taylor, spoke at the event and shared:

Events like today bring us together, to celebrate and look back on our collective impact, and they remind us of what is possible when we work with a shared vision and purpose. We must continue to work hard for sustainability, for a better institution and a better world.

Bath alumni leading in sustainable solutions

A standout moment from the event was hearing from Hugo Adams, the Chief Executive Officer of Kelpi and an MBA alumnus from the University of Bath. Kelpi is a trailblazer in sustainable biomaterials, manufacturing seaweed-based packaging designed to replace plastic. The concept was created right here in the University’s labs by Professor Chris Chuck who now sits on Kelpi’s board. Hugo’s journey is a powerful example of the innovative and progressive nature of our alumni, the importance of a values-driven business ethos, and gave a snapshot into how Bath's sustainability research is creating real-world impact.

Celebrating our community of changemakers

From innovative research to community-led initiatives, the University is home to many staff and students making real, lasting difference. The shortlisted nominees for this year’s awards offer a snapshot into the incredible individuals and teams driving change.

Discover the nominees' inspiring commitment to sustainability and learn why they have been shortlisted.

Research for Bath’s Sustainable Future

  • Catherine Naughtie
  • Barbara Kasprzyk-Hordern
  • Ruth Gibson, Ellie Smallwood and Jesse Wise
  • Lucia Burtnik

Winner: Ruth Gibson, Ellie Smallwood and Jesse Wise

Leader in Lab Sustainability

  • Kostas Kotulas and Sean Loh
  • Matt Hutchins and Lydia Hudson
  • Martin Levere
  • Dave Wood
  • David Phillips

Winner: Martin Levere

Innovation in Education

  • Sophia Hatzisavvidou
  • Brian Rutter
  • Ed Feil
  • Rick Lupton

Winner: Ed Feil

Empowering Changemakers

  • Amy Thompson
  • The Careers Team in the School of Management: Sarah Peel, Caroline Baldwin, Emily Nolan, Sophie Webb and Matt Lewis
  • Green Week student team: Pushpak Kolhe, Tamara Malazonia, Sanjana Aswani, Aditi Patil, Vinayak Navaneethan, and Poonam Gautam Hanwate
  • Richard Mason

Winner: Amy Thompson

Leading Sustainability in the Community

  • The Carer’s Centre VIP Team: Ekene Okoyo, Reem Ghazali, Francheska Madriaga, Tanisha D Mello, Taamara Kelappan, Maksims Parahonko, Alex Hart, Bella Lowe, Ollie Howell, Dylan Andrews, Brian Rutter, Katie Gilham-Terrell and Amy Childe
  • The SU’s Vegetarian Society (VegSoc): Pal Kerecsenyi, Hugo Whittome, Penn Mackintosh, Caroline Morton, Elizabeth Rigby, Helen Slater and Olivia Warmington
  • One Young World Organising Committee: Avneet Singh, Eya Labidi, Finlay Bertram, George Knight, Gina Nkwah, Grace Boyce, Hitanshi Nirmal Kumar Jain, Ihab Khan, Kirat Khanna, Oliveria Artinosoka, Lisa Saade, Mia D’Lima, Rose Tehrani, Sabina Madden, Sai Keerthana Devalla, Sophie Norman and Miles Pemberton
  • Campus Services Facilities Team: Sarah Brailey, Liz Russell, Paul Harvey, Charis Drain and Cheryl Herbert

Winner: the SU’s Vegetarian Society (VegSoc)

Outstanding Commitment to Sustainability (Staff)

  • Junjie Shen
  • Caroline Chapman
  • Mike Dalton

Winner: Junjie Shen

Student Leader for Sustainability

  • Renee Pak
  • Xandi Drysdale and Jojo Darling
  • Pushpak Kolhe
  • Amara Gum
  • Charis Drain

Winner: Xandi Drysdale and Jojo Darling

Discover more about the winners, nominees, and their work through the academic year.

Recognising achievements through our change programmes

More than 50% of departments across the University are now actively engaged in a staff sustainability programme, which includes over 350 members of staff. Through Green Impact and our lab sustainability programme LEAF, the growing participation reflects a strengthening culture of responsibility and dedication for embedding sustainability across all aspects of University life. The awards were an opportunity to celebrate the following achievements:

  • 14 certified Green Impact teams
  • 17 newly certified LEAF labs

Over 130 students and staff attended a Carbon Literacy course this year, with over 70 achieving certification. The course is an opportunity to better understand the climate crisis and be empowered with skills and knowledge to take action.

Building momentum

As we celebrate the achievements of our community, let their dedication to sustainability action inspire all of us to act. Their innovations and efforts are a powerful reminder that collectively, we can embed sustainability at the heart of everything we do at Bath. Find tailored guidance for staff and students and see how you can make a difference and be a part of our community of changemakers.