We’re really pleased to launch the next stage of our Sustainable SU Action Plan!
Our updated action plan demonstrates a clear, three-year (AY 2026-2029) framework to establish, strengthen and embed sustainability across the SU.
What does sustainability mean to us?
For The SU, University of Bath, sustainability means delivering our services, activities and representation in a way that supports the long-term wellbeing of students, communities and the wider world.
It goes beyond environmental action to include social responsibility, inclusion and fairness and
responsible use of resources, recognising the interconnected nature of these challenges.
As a student-led organisation, we are guided by the priorities and voices of our members, and we align our work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals to create positive impact locally and globally, through our SU groups, events, partnerships and decision-making.
What is the Sustainable SU Action Plan
- It builds on our key strength of being student led. Students tell us and want us to do more for the sustainability.
- It’s ambitious and agile. It recognises staff and student leaders’ capacity while aiming for real impact.
- It’s integrated by design. Sustainability, wherever possible is embedded into existing work, not an extra burden
- It’s aligned to our strategy. We’ve looked at linking this plan to our Organisational Development Plan and SU Strategy and is transparent and accountable to board.
How does it work?
Each area gets a guiding principle to shape decisions and plans over the next three years. We're delighted to share that these guiding priniciples were approved by our Board of Trustees subcommittee on May 13 2026!
There’s a set of indicative actions. They are flexible and act as guide and can be updated annually as needs evolve.
Wherever possible, we’ve tied this to our SU Strategy so we can measure our impact.
Delivery is supported by our Sustainable SU Steering Group and SLT report progress Board.
It prioritises actions that integrate into existing activities or where there’s new opportunities.
How can I get involved?
We know there’s always more we can and should be doing for sustainability.
This plan is ongoing and agile, so we’re seeking feedback from staff and Student Leaders.
Please share comments, concerns, questions and suggestions relevant to any of our areas.
You can get in touch with your officer team via suofficers@bath.ac.uk.
View our Sustainable SU Action Plan
For further details, you can also check out our internal plans to deliver against the Sustainable SU Action Plan.