Approach
At Edinburgh Napier University, we are working to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and move towards affordable and clean energy across our campuses. We have committed to net zero carbon operations by 2030, and we continue to invest in energy-efficient buildings, low-carbon heating, and renewable electricity. By upgrading infrastructure and embedding smart energy management, we cut costs and emissions while ensuring a reliable energy supply for our community.
Read more about how we are working to reduce our energy consumption.
We have an Ethical Investment Policy (published May 2022), which guides its endowment funds to align with the university's values by considering social, environmental, sustainability, and governance issues. The policy reflects the university's commitment to sustainability, including its 2021 divestment from fossil fuels and the goal of achieving a positive impact on society and the environment. Endowment funds are managed by a third-party fund manager who incorporates social responsibility into investment decisions.
Our enterprise support hub Bright Red Triangle offers assistance for start-ups from Edinburgh Napier University, Queen Margaret University and Edinburgh college, including those that foster and support a low-carbon economy or technologies.
Research
Our researchers are at the forefront of developing sustainable energy solutions that support global transitions. Through our research explorer, you can access our work on renewable energy systems, smart grids, low-carbon, clean energy and sustainable power.
We work with industry partners and policymakers to scale up innovation, making clean energy both affordable and accessible. Our expertise informs not only national policy but also international strategies for a just energy transition.
Teaching
We embed affordable and clean energy themes across our teaching, ensuring graduates leave with the knowledge and skills to support global energy challenges.
From engineering and environmental sciences to business and policy programmes, we integrate energy efficiency, renewables, and sustainable technologies into our curriculum.
We offer a postgraduate masters degree in renewable energy and our undergraduate BEng in Energy and Environmental Engineering. We teach a wide range of modules focusing on energy, including sustainable energy and renewable energy at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Students engage with live projects, placements, and case studies that connect theory to practice, equipping them to shape a future where clean energy is the norm.