UCC wins Silver in Global Sustainability Rankings

This month UCC was ranked as the second most sustainable university in the world, according to an assessment of 1,745 universities from almost 105 different countries around the world. 

The UI Greenmetric World University Ranking, announced at a leading sustainability conference in Taiwan, placed UCC up a further two places to second overall for the advancement of sustainability, and, within that, first in the world for energy and climate action.

The UI GreenMetric World University Ranking was established in 2010 and examines the educational, research and operational activities of universities around the world and their efforts in reducing their carbon footprint, embedding sustainability in student learning and helping combat climate change.

UCC has consistently been Ireland's leading university for sustainability under this annual assessment since its inception and has been inside the top 10 in the world for the past nine years in a row.

"We highlight these rankings to inspire action," Professor John O’Halloran, President of UCC, said. "It is incumbent on universities to lead and inspire the change we want to see in the world. The way we operate has changed significantly over the years and the passion of our students, staff and communities has driven that change."

UCC offers dedicated sustainability transition training and education through UCC Sustainability Academy. The university is committed to becoming a zero-waste campus by 2030, and a carbon neutral campus by 2040.