University of Bath commits to the sustainable future of Research and Innovation practice
University of Bath joins leading institutions in signing the Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice.
Sustainable research guidance and resources
Information and advice to support our research community in taking impactful sustainable action.
Our commitment to conduct research sustainably
Sustainable research practices not only reduce negative impacts but also drive innovation, improve efficiency, and build positive community relationships. This supports the University's strength in sustainability research and our strategic priorities.
Incorporate sustainability into your research practice
Discover how to reduce the environmental and social impact of your research.
Design your research for sustainability
Designing research with sustainability in mind helps minimise negative environmental impacts while promoting long-term scientific, social and economic benefits.
Reducing your environmental impact when travelling for research
Understand the environmental impact of research-related travel and ways you can adopt low-carbon travel into your work.
Considering the ethical implications of your research on the environment
Understand the environmental and climate impact of your research and find guidance on working with potential funding bodies and partners.
Funding
Find advice on the requirements from funders related to sustainability, and access funding to support action.
Funding for conducting research sustainably
Considering and reducing environmental impact is increasingly recognised as a critical issue and demanded by funders.
Lab sustainability certification
Discover how you can get your lab certified to a sustainability standard at Bath.
Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF)
Through LEAF, our lab sustainability programme, labs at Bath are taking meaningful action on sustainability to achieve real impact.
Accessing and using the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF)
For wet lab users, discover how you can utilise the LEAF lab sustainability programme and toolkit to take action and achieve sustainability certification.
Sustainable lab practice
Take action in your lab to embed responsible and sustainable best practice wherever possible.
Save energy in your lab
Minimising energy consumption in your lab can reduce environmental impacts and save money on energy bills.
Considering sustainability when purchasing for labs
Take action to reduce the environmental and social impact of goods and services you purchase related to work in your lab.
Responsible lab waste management
Manage your lab waste safely, efficiently and with minimal environmental impacts.
Using water efficiently in labs
How to save water in your lab and changes you can make to equipment to reduce water use.
Managing chemicals and samples sustainably
Good chemical and sample management helps drive efficiencies, saves money, and can build a sustainable lab environment.
Using and disposing of solvents sustainably
How to reduce the environmental impact of solvents you use in your research.
Take action beyond your research practice
Discover how you can take sustainable action in all aspects of your work at Bath.
Embedding sustainability in the curriculum
Resources and guidance on the Learning and Teaching Hub for incorporating sustainability, climate change, and global citizenship into your teaching.
Get involved with sustainability as a member of staff
Be part of our community of changemakers. Find out about all the ways you can get actively involved in sustainability at Bath.
News
Stay up to date with the latest news and innovations across our community to reduce the environmental impact of conducting research.
Postgrads championing sustainable research practices
From rethinking lab practices to pioneering new sustainable initiatives, hear from postgrads making their mark on research at Bath and how you can too.
Sustainable change in labs: -70°C is the new -80°C
Warming up 24 Ultra Low Temperature (ULT) freezers saves 25 to 30% of their energy use and over £11k annually.
Upcoming training and events
Find out about upcoming events that explore sustainable practices in research.
Putting sustainable science into practice
19 Jan 2026 9.30am
University of Bath
Royal Society of Chemistry,
London
This seminar will explore practical approaches for embedding sustainability across research operations in the biomedical, medical and health sciences.
Introduction to Lab Sustainability and LEAF - online
28 Jan 2026 2.00pm
Online
An introductory online workshop suitable for all lab users to share with you sustainable lab practices, and how you can take action through LEAF.
University expertise on sustainability research
Across the breadth of disciplines at Bath, our researchers are tackling global sustainability challenges.
Our Research with Impact
Our research is helping to improve the world. Through collaborative partnerships we're creating a healthier, more sustainable, and connected future for all.
Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change
We integrate physical, social, and systems science and engineering, and develop leaders in tackling critical sustainability issues.
Contact us
If you have any questions about conducting your research sustainably, please get in touch.