Sustainability report

As a sector body, we work for the benefit of our members and customers to make a positive global impact across education and research. While our charitable objects are primarily in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals of quality education (SDG 4) and industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9), our operations touch on many more including:

Climate action (SDG 13)
Partnerships for the goals (SDG 17)
Good health and wellbeing (SDG 3)
Gender equality (SDG 5)
Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8)
Reduced inequalities (SDG 10)
Responsible production and consumption (SDG 12)

Our sustainability impact at a glance

689 volunteering days taken by Jisc employees
1,315 pieces of IT kit recycled
14,481kwh of solar energy generated from August 2023 to July 2024
14.5% reduction in natural gas and electricity usage in Portwall Lane office
83% of business travel journeys completed by rail
59% of commuting done by public transport or active travel
79% of staff believe Jisc's commitment to social responsibility is genuine*

*Staff survey results

"At Jisc, we are on a mission to improve lives through the digital transformation of education and research. Sustainability is at the core of our values and strategy, through reducing our environmental impact, adding social value and creating a culture of strong ethics and inclusivity.

"As an organisation driving digital transformation we recognise our impact on the environment through our use of data centres, networks, supply chains and technology products (including AI). We also aim to deliver sustainability through innovation in the products, services and solutions we provide.

"Our annual sustainability report brings together our work across the SDGs from the past year and details our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for our reporting year, 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024."
Heidi Fraser-Krauss, chief executive officer, Jisc

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