Sustainable Development

We’re using our specialist knowledge and teaching expertise so that together we can meet the sustainability challenges and net zero carbon targets of the region. Ambitious plans, made together.

We're driving sustainable development of infrastructure across South Yorkshire, helping the region meet net zero carbon targets, proactively connecting partners with our research and knowledge and using our campus and city as a living lab.

Translational Energy Research Centre: artist's impression

Delivering clean energy

Through the University’s Energy Institute, we’re working to develop sustainable carbon capture technologies. Funding for a new £21 million Translational Energy Research Centre at the University of Sheffield will support the UK’s transition to a low-carbon economy, delivering the cleaner growth at the heart of the government's industrial strategy.

Translational Energy Research Centre

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre

The Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre (SAF-IC) is a bespoke research centre for the development and testing of sustainable aviation fuels. SAF-IC is jointly funded by the European Regional Development Fund and the University of Sheffield. SAF-IC is helping the industry and our planes make crucial jet travel more sustainable.

Sustainablity takes flight

Measuring and understanding city resources

The University’s Urban Flows Observatory, part of a wider UK network, aims to develop a globally leading, dynamic understanding of the flows of energy and resource across Sheffield. This evidence base will support the development of sustainable and healthier cities.

Urban Flows Observatory

Working with partners

We're utilising our expertise and facilities to feed into local plans with partners, facilitating regional collaboration such as the SCR Energy Strategy and the Regional Low Carbon Group, to ensure sustainable development and growth across the region.

Developing a regional energy strategy

Plants grown in foam at Zaatari refugee camp

South Yorkshire Sustainability Centre

Working with partners across the South Yorkshire region to solve sustainability challenges and help to provide jobs, skills and economic opportunities.

South Yorkshire Sustainability Centre