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Sustainable development goals

As a world-leading, research-intensive institution, Queen Mary recognises its responsibility to drive action in sustainability.
United Nations guidelines

Queen Mary University of London, a world-leading research-intensive university ranked within the top 100 global and top 10 UK universities, is driving the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon, climate-resilient future. 

Driving change for a sustainable future 

Our commitment to sustainability is grounded in our values of inclusivity, integrity and global engagement. Through our world-leading research, education and partnerships, we are actively part of the movement to make the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals a reality. 

Our research 

Our research brings us closer to achieving these goals – from ensuring healthcare breakthroughs benefit all to asking the difficult questions like ‘can AI and sustainability co-exist?’ 

Our education  

Our education produces graduates ready to drive global sustainable development in socially responsible ways. And we are continuously improving how we operate, from reducing our own carbon emissions to improving sustainability in our supply chain.  

By remaining true to our 240-year history of championing social justice, inclusion and mobility, Queen Mary is uniquely placed among our peers to ensure that actions taken to mitigate the global Climate Emergency are developed and delivered equitably. 

About the SDGs

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global call to action and a shared blueprint to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all. They connect issues like health, education, equality, and climate action — recognising that progress in one depends on progress in others. 

Find out more about Queen Mary's work towards the SDGs, by clicking through the grid below. 

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