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Imperial up 22 places in People & Planet rankings

Mohammad Majlisi

Mohammad Majlisi

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Imperial College has risen to 76th out of 151 higher education institutions in the 2024/25 People & Planet rankings.

The College was awarded a score of 49.1%, up from 40.4% last year. The rise is attributed to an increase in its Carbon Management, Sustainability Staff, Workers’ Rights, and Engagement policies and strategies.

The increase has moved the College from last place in the 2:2 award towards the top end of the ranking system. Earlier in 2024, Imperial was ranked 7th globally, and 4th in Europe in the QS Global Sustainability rankings. People & Planet’s rankings have grown in importance as other ranking systems begin to rely on their findings to inform students.

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide has started to use the scores to inform prospective students of the sustainability of their higher education choices.

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17th Jan 2025

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