De Montfort University
Embedding Everywhere – Sustainability and the SDGs at DMU
Winner, Sustainability Institution of the Year
Finalist, International
About
De Montfort University (DMU) stands out for its comprehensive approach to addressing sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our international standing has been recognised by the United Nations through DMU serving as a Global SDG Hub since 2018, with recently-renewed status as Global SDG Hub for SDG11, Sustainable Cities and Communities. Our key principle is to address sustainability across all core activities, including education, research, civic engagement and estate management. We deliver this through strategic commitment and sustained collaborative working across academic and professional services teams. We ensure that sustainability is embedded in all new strategic priorities: as a core criterion for programme validation in our recent transition to block teaching; as the distinctive feature of our 2025 ‘DMU London’ campus; and a focus for transnational education (TNE) partnerships. DMU’s approach demonstrates that even with limited resources, an ethos of ‘embedding-everywhere’ and multi-year commitment can yield significant impacts across an entire institution.
Top 3 learnings
- Sustainability offers opportunities for skills and career development
- There are opportunities across the organisation for embedding sustainability
- Strong leadership and a clear direction are key.
What is means to win
DMU takes a comprehensive approach to sustainability and the SDGs. Being acknowledged by the Green Gown Awards would be a reflection on the commitment and dedication of staff and students at DMU on this important issue.
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| 2026 | |
| Sustainability Institution of the Year | |
| Winner, UK and Ireland Finalist, International | |
