The University of Exeter’s commitment to a sustainable future has been recognised in the latest influential league table.
Exeter has been named as one of the top 30 educational institutions – or top 2 per cent of those ranked worldwide – in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025.
The ranking charts the performance of more than 2,300 institutions against the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – a universal call to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
Exeter’s strongest performance was against SDG12 Responsible Consumption and Production – which measures the efficient use of resources and minimising waste, and ensuring consumption is sustainable, especially where resources are not renewable – and where it ranked 2nd globally.
The University placed in the top 50 worldwide in eight further categories: SDG 13; Climate Action (17th=) SDG 6; Clean Water and Sanitation (33rd), SDG 17; Partnership for the Goals (35th=), SDG 14; Life Below Water (39th) SDG 10; Reduced Inequalities (40th), SDG 7; Affordable and Clean Energy (41st) SDG 2; Zero Hunger (48th), and SDG 15; Life on Land (48th).
Overall, Exeter scored 94.6 out of 100 – placing it 28th out of 2318 institutions featured in the rankings.
Professor Lisa Roberts, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Exeter said: “We are proud to feature so positively in the THE Impact Rankings once again, and to recognise this as a fitting recognition of our commitment to creating a greener, healthier and fairer future for us all.
“Our University is dedicated to finding solutions and addressing some of the greatest challenges facing the world today, and to deliver real impact regionally, nationally and worldwide.
“This ranking gives a clear indication of where Exeter is making a real difference and positive change. I would like to thank all colleagues and students involved in these fantastic achievements.”
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