Reporting, Standards & Compliance

Government & DfE Reporting This sub-category covers sustainability reporting to the UK Government, Department for Education (DfE), and other national regulators. Universities and research institutions are increasingly expected to align with national frameworks, risk registers, and formal reporting structures. ISO & Certification This sub-category covers the role of international standards and certification schemes in embedding sustainability within research institutions. Many universities use ISO frameworks or equivalent standards to demonstrate compliance, drive continual improvement, and provide assurance to funders and regulators. Carbon & Emissions Frameworks This sub-category focuses on the methods, tools, and frameworks used to measure, account for, and report research-related carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It supports institutions in quantifying Scope 1, 2 and 3 impacts, aligning methodologies, and meeting funder and government expectations. Funder Reporting Requirements This sub-category is for discussions on how to comply with sustainability reporting requirements set by research funders. Increasingly, bodies such as UKRI, Wellcome, CRUK, and Horizon Europe require institutions to evidence their environmental impact management through frameworks like LEAF, the Concordat for Environmental Sustainability of Research & Innovation Practice, and grant reporting templates.