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Edinburgh earns 2:1 in Green League

The University has achieved an upper-second-class award in the People & Planet Green League 2013.

Edinburgh came 46th in the rankings, third among Scottish universities and fifth among Russell Group institutions.

Progress

The People & Planet Green League assesses all 143 UK universities annually.

This year's results highlight that Edinburgh is making substantial progress in tackling ethical and environmental issues.

Ethical choices

The University was awarded full marks for its work on ethical investment, reflecting January’s signing of the United Nations' Principles for Responsible Investment.

Edinburgh was the first university in Europe, and second worldwide, to become a signatory of the international agreement.

Top marks were also awarded for fair trade and ethical procurement, environmental policy and environmental management staff.

We are committed to improving our position in the Green League by continuing to drive change in policy and practice. I am delighted by our success in many areas and especially pleased that we have led the way in the UK by signing the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investment.

Professor Mary BownesSenior Vice-Principal External Engagement