Sustainable Development Goals Table

The University and Students' Association signed the Sustainable Development Goals Accord in 2017.

The purpose of the Accord is to inspire, celebrate and advance the critical role that education has in delivering the Sustainable Development Goals and the value it brings to governments, business and wider society. This reaffirms the University's commitment to make a significant, sustainable and socially responsible contribution to Scotland, the UK and the world. 

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals, part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, were adopted by the United Nations and world leaders in 2015.  Over the next fifteen years, these will universally apply to all, countries will mobilise efforts to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change, while ensuring that no one is left behind.

Through its research, learning and teaching, operations and community of staff, students and alumni, the University is committed to delivering these Goals with partners, including the Students' Association, both locally and globally.

As part of its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals Accord, the University will highlight projects and initiatives that directly contribute to each of the Goals. This will be done annually through this report. 

More information about the Sustainable Development Goals

More information about the Sustainable Development Goals Accord

1. No poverty	We will work together with local communities Research and Public Engagement Social Investments Student Engagement and Learning
2. Zero hunger	We will work together with local communities Research and Public Engagement
3. Good health and well-being	Biodiversity Staff and Student Commuting Research and Public Engagement Student Engagement and Learning Good Food
4. Quality education	Widening Access and Participation Student Engagement and Learning
5. Gender equality	Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
6. Clean water and sanitation	Research and Public Engagement
7. Affordable and clean energy	Our Carbon Emissions Research and Public Engagement
8. Decent work and economic growth	Social Investments Responsible Investments and Procurement
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure	Our Carbon Emissions Research and Public Engagement
10. Reduced inequalities	Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Student Engagement and Learning Research and Public Engagement
11. Sustainable cities and communities	We will work together with local communities Our Carbon Emissions Research and Public Engagement
12. Responsible consumption and production	Our Waste Responsible Investments and Procurement Good Food
13. Climate action	Our Carbon Emissions Research and Public Engagement Staff and Student Engagement Responsible Investments and Procurement
14. Life below water	Research and Public Engagement
15. Life on land	Biodiversity Research and Public Engagement
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions	We will work together with local communities Embedding Social and Civic Responsibility into our planning and reporting Research and Public Engagement
17. Partnerships for the goals	We will work together with local communities   Embedding Social and Civic Responsibility into our planning and reporting Research and Public Engagement