York Sustainability Network

The York Sustainability Network brings together alumni, staff and students who are passionate about overcoming the challenges facing our planet and creates a forum to share new ideas and solutions to create a more sustainable world.

Join our York Sustainability Network on York for Life!

Want to receive regular reminders of hope, top tips for acting sustainably, job opportunities in the sector and connect with other alumni working towards a better future?

Join our Sustainability Network on York for Life! York for Life is our brand-new home for everything alumni-related, where you can connect with other alumni interested in sustainability and access exclusive content.

Join us on York for Life

Connect through iNaturalist

Join our iNaturalist project and connect with alumni around the world to share your wildlife sightings. From the local York tansy beetle to a tropical saltwater crocodile, alumni have already documented over 400 different species.

By sharing your findings you are also providing vital data to help protect and conserve global biodiversity.

Simply download the iNaturalist app and join the University of York Alumni Sustainability Network project.

Join our iNaturalist project

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News and Events

Can data centres and the digital economy be sustainable?

Data centres have emerged as critical infrastructure, central to economic strategy and climate innovation, yet carrying a substantial environmental footprint of their own. This talk explored how the expansion of data centres intersects with regional development priorities and climate goals.

Is Environmentally Sustainable AI possible? A York for Life Sustainability Network Panel Discussion

AI is going to change the world. But can it protect the planet? The climate crisis feels more urgent than ever. But with companies racing to develop faster, better, and more powerful AI across the globe: the demand on our planet's resources is only getting stronger. Is environmentally sustainable AI possible?

Stockholm Environment Institute News & Events

The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) is an independent, international research institute, which has specialised in environment and development research for over thirty years.

Sustainability on LinkedIn Learning

York for Life has partnered with education industry leader LinkedIn Learning to provide University of York alumni with free access to their extensive catalogue of expert-led content, real-world insights and hands-on courses. A wide variety of sustainability-related modules are available for you to upskill or satisfy your curiosity to drive positive change for a more sustainable future.

Register your interest now

Sustainable York

Sustainability has been an important part of York for many years and is one of the key research themes. The launch of the 2022-30 Sustainability Plan also sees the University committing to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Find out more about our research and the new sustainability initiatives helping us achieve these goals.

Find out more

Read the latest sustainability news on the University’s Sustainability Blog.

Get in touch

We are still in the early stages of developing the Sustainability Network and would love to hear from you if you are interested in getting more involved or have any suggestions or ideas for how we can build the network. Contact us at alumni@york.ac.uk

OPPA Sustainability Statement

The Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni is committed to making our activities more sustainable in line with the University’s Sustainability Plan. Our full Sustainability Policy is available below.