University rises once more in world QS Sustainability rankings

Heriot-Watt University’s dedication to sustainability has pushed its spectacular efficiency once more within the newest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026.

The influential rating assesses greater than 2,000 establishments worldwide, evaluating them throughout the three key areas of environmental affect, social affect, and governance.

Heriot-Watt has set an bold goal to embed sustainability on the coronary heart of its technique, educating, analysis and campus operations underscoring its dedication to mobilising collective efforts in the direction of a net-zero future. Supporting this effort is the University’s Climate Action Framework which was co-created with college students, employees, alumni, and exterior neighborhood teams to empower these related to Heriot-Watt to take significant steps in the direction of a sustainable future.

This exercise has contributed to a big rise of 53 locations, positioning the University 158th out of greater than 2,000 establishments globally within the newest league desk. This builds additional upon the numerous rise of 277 locations final 12 months. Within the UK, Heriot-Watt’s standing has additionally improved, climbing from forty second to thirty eighth.

Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Deputy Principal for Global Sustainability, says: “This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to creating a more sustainable future through education, research, innovation, and collaboration across our global community. We are proud that our work, spanning climate action, industrial decarbonisation, renewable energy, circular economy, and social sustainability, is being recognised on an international stage.

“This progress reinforces our mission to lead by example and empower our students, staff, and partners to drive positive global change.”

The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability present a worldwide benchmark for a way universities are addressing the world’s most urgent challenges. The rankings spotlight establishments’ contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), assessing their analysis, academic affect, and operations as accountable world residents.

Dr Lindsay Wilson, Global Head of Sustainability at Heriot-Watt University, spoke of the University’s dedication to sustainability.

“Our strong showing in these latest rankings is testament to the collective dedication of our global community in turning ambition into action,” she says.

“Sustainability isn’t just a aim at Heriot-Watt, it’s central to what we do, from our analysis and training to how we function our campuses worldwide.

“Rising within the QS Sustainability Rankings demonstrates the actual progress we’re making towards our net-zero targets and our dedication to creating lasting constructive affect for folks and the planet.”

To be taught extra concerning the University’s sustainability technique, discover Heriot-Watt’s Climate Action Framework, which outlines clear targets for carbon discount and community-led initiatives throughout its world campuses.