From research to industry, clever new tech and innovative solutions, Imperial alumni are at the heart of the efforts to tackle climate change, protect our oceans, and reduce waste.
How to tackle climate change
Practical solutions
Single-use plastics, fast fashion and emissions are some of the biggest culprits when it comes to sustainability. These alumni-led startups are providing practical solutions to these issues, developing innovative new materials and processes to minimise waste and harmful byproducts.
Making waves: Alumni startups offering innovative solutions
Sustainability in agriculture
From sustainable growing technologies to investment and local research, Imperial alumni are combining their technical skills with a passion for the environment to address global food security.
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Green energy
Whether it's battery technology, energy storage or innovative renewable energy sources, Imperial alumni are leading the green energy transition.
Green energy
Achieving net-zero carbon
Imperial alumni around the world are contributing ideas, funding, passion and technical expertise to the carbon-reduction efforts.
Achieving net-zero carbon
Watch our alumni experts in action
Alumni profile: Dr George McGavin
Dr George McGavin (PhD Entomology 1978) shares his love for insects and the natural world
Dr George McGavin (PhD Entomology 1978) is an award-winning author and academic and a regular on television, including as a co-presenter of the BBC series Expedition, and has had several insect species named in his honour. In this short video he shares his love for insects and the natural world, and recalls his Imperial days.
Ocean Plastics: Tackling the Global Challenge
Alumni experts discuss the issue of pollution by plastics, and the innovations that might help
Without immediate and sustained action, we could see the annual flow of plastic into the ocean nearly triple by 2040. In this panel discussion, alumni experts and award-winning students innovating in the sector talk about the issue of pollution by plastics, and the solutions and innovations across the world that might help.
Alumni Spotlight: Peter Rawlinson
Meet Peter Rawlinson (Mechanical Engineering 1979), CEO of electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors
Imperial graduate Peter Rawlinson (Mechanical Engineering 1979), CEO & CTO of electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors joined us for a candid conversation on the environmental crisis and the challenges and opportunities of designing and building electric cars.
Economic recovery and sustainability
Alumni experts discuss the changes required to become 'net zero', and the impact of COVID-19
Sustainability is rising up the agenda of every business and government. But how will the COVID-19 pandemic change the long-term needs and priorities of businesses in the UK, especially in regards to zero-carbon and sustainability? Alumni experts discuss the changes required to become 'net zero', and the plans that have been developed to make this happen.
Share your story
Do you work in climate change or sustainability? We'd love to hear more about what you're doing. If you are interested in providing an alumni profile, please get in touch: alumni@imperial.ac.uk. You can also search for and connect with other alumni in the sector on Imperial Plexus.