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Sustainability Audits

View recent internal and external sustainability audits used to monitor progress against our commitments. For enquiries, please contact: sustainability@uos.ac.uk.


Our last external audit result: 

Our last external audit requested by our Audit and Risk Committee was in 2023 and focused on carbon management and sustainability. We achieved good assurance, with no recommendations given.

2025 Habitat Audits

Explore our 2025 habitat surveys, including results and recommendations, all completed with students using the UK Habitat Classification Methodology.

2025 Bumblebee Buffet Area Habitat Survey Report
2025 Wildlife Garden (Terrestrial) Habitat Survey Report
2025 Physic Garden and Green Roof Bike Shed Habitat Survey Report
2025 Wildflower Meadow (by The Atrium Building) Habitat Survey Report

2025 Habitat Audits

Explore our 2025 habitat surveys, including results and recommendations, all completed with students using the UK Habitat Classification Methodology.

2025 Wildlife Garden (Terrestrial) Habitat Survey Report
2025 Physic Garden and Green Roof Bike Shed Habitat Survey Report
2025 Wildflower Meadow (by The Atrium Building) Habitat Survey Report
2025 Bumblebee Buffet Area Habitat Survey Report
2025 Wildlife Garden (Terrestrial) Habitat Survey Report
2025 Physic Garden and Green Roof Bike Shed Habitat Survey Report
2025 Wildflower Meadow (by The Atrium Building) Habitat Survey Report
featured image th 11 2025 Bumblebee Buffet Area Habitat Survey Report

Previous Habitat Audits before 2025

2024 Phase 1 Bumblebee Buffet Area Habitat Survey

The total species richness of plants is estimated at 17, an increase of 6 from the 2023 survey.

2024 Wildlife Garden Pond Phase 1 Habitat Survey Report

Total species richness was recorded at 13 species, a decrease of 6 species from the previous year.

2023 Wildlife Garden Phase 1 Habitat Survey Report

Total species richness (terrestrial and pond, plants and animals combined) is estimated at 75 species; 19 for the pond.

2023 Bumblebee Buffet Area Phase 1 Habitat Survey Report

The total species richness of plants is estimated at 11 for this site.

2022 Wildlife Garden (Terrestrial) Phase 1 Habitat Survey Report

The total species richness (excluding pond, plants and animals, combined) is estimated at 26 species.