Guidance on UK funder policies on sustainable research

Timed to coincide with the publication of the UK Concordat for for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice, Wellcome and Cancer Research UK (CRUK) have released sustainability policies aimed at researchers and institutions in receipt of funding.

On April 25 2024 the UK Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice was published through the Wellcome website.

Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice

Wellcome and Cancer Research UK Sustainability Policies

Wellcome and Cancer Research UK have released their own sustainability policies, aimed at researchers and institutions receiving their funding. These policies aim to influence behaviour at individual, organisational, and, where relevant, laboratory levels.

While the policies offer comprehensive guidance, we have compiled further advice and guidance on related questions researchers may have.