Sustainability

Sustainability

As a place of learning and science, the Wellcome Genome Campus takes its responsibility to mitigate the impact we have on the planet as a high priority. In line with our mission to improve human health and wellbeing, we put sustainability at the heart of our operations and reduce the demands we place upon natural resources.

Renewable energy scheme at the Wellcome Genome Campus, green energy
Energy saving

We are committed to our key objectives for reducing energy consumption, carbon emissions and cost, whilst demonstrating continuous improvement.

Waste and recycling
Waste and Recycling

Our aim is to minimise the use of all consumable materials and use renewable and recyclable materials where possible.

Wetlands Nature Reserve at the Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridgeshire
Wetlands Nature Reserve

This six-hectare (15-acre) nature reserve has been specially created to provide a range of habitats for local plant and animal species.

Campus from the Wetlands

Sustainability at the Wellcome Genome Campus

Read about how the Wellcome Genome Campus is expanding its Sustainability work as it aims to become carbon neutral by 2030.

Sustainability strategy