Office of Sustainability and Climate Action

South East Technological University (SETU) is the first technological university in south-east Ireland. Our Strategic Plan 2023-2028 incorporates sustainability at its core and sustainability plays a central role in all of our activities, from education and research to operations and campus development. We strive to raise environmental awareness among staff and students, promote the importance of sustainable principles and practices, and embed sustainability into all levels of campus life.

At SETU, we are dedicated to shaping a sustainable future. Our climate action roadmap for 2023 builds upon the legacy of paving the way, making SETU a prominent university in our effort to protect our environment and society.

SETU Carlow Campus is committed to continuously undergoing change to become more sustainable, we have identified a number of sustainable themes which can be broadly categorized under the following headings: