Sustainability rankings
We are ranked in the top 20 universities in the world for sustainability.
QS Sustainability Rankings 2025
THE Impact Rankings 2025
We rank top in Scotland, second in the UK and third in Europe. The THE Impact Rankings benchmark performance of universities against the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They consider universities’ commitment to addressing the world's most pressing challenges, including environmental sustainability, social inclusion, economic growth, and partnerships.
We are ranked in the world’s top 50 in 11 SDGs and in the world top 10 for three SDGs:
- Third for SDG 6, Clean Water and Sanitation
- 10th for SDG 12, Responsible Consumption and Production
- 10th for SDG 15, Life on Land
As a reflection of our commitment to the SDGs, we:
- were the first in the UK to declare we would divest from fossil fuels within a decade
- were the first in Scotland to declare a Climate Emergency
- committed to a significant plan of action to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030
"It is fantastic to see the University of Glasgow once again recognised as a global leader in sustainable development by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, a result that is even more impressive given the increasing number of institutions around the world taking part. This result reflects our commitment and leadership in delivering real-world solutions to the most pressing challenges facing society today. I’d like to thank our community [colleagues, students and partners] for their hard work and dedication in realising these." Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow