Ulster University
People, Planet, Place, Partnership: Reporting with Impact
Finalist, Reporting with Influence
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- The report demonstrates how Ulster University integrates sustainability risks and opportunities into core decision-making, with targeted investments cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 29% and Scope 3 by 25%.
- Robust governance and management structures provide strict oversight, with formal approval via the Sustainability Steering Group and Senior Leadership Team. The University Council also receives the report which is communicated internally and externally via social media.
- Internal and external stakeholder engagement drives co-creation; staff feedback shapes the Valuing Voices framework, while procurement collaborates with 400+ suppliers.
- This reporting has influenced further sustainability engagement, action, and impact, securing SOS-UK Responsible Futures accreditation and pioneering an ESD Curriculum Design Toolkit adopted internationally.
- Data is quality assured via independent third-party limited assurance. It aligns with institution-wide KPIs and targets across the pillars of People, Planet, Place, and Partnership, remaining fully integrated within broader business reporting.
- Accessible visuals ensure it engages diverse target audiences.
SDGs
17. Partnerships for the Goals
| 2026 | |
| Reporting with Influence | |
| Finalist, UK and Ireland |
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