Carbon neutrality We are working to reduce our absolute carbon emissions as much as possible, with the ultimate goal of achieving net-zero emissions. You are here Home Sustainability at Sheffield Carbon neutrality Reaching net-zero We aim to become one of the most sustainable research-intensive universities in the country and reach net-zero carbon emissions as quickly as possible. Reaching net-zero Targets & data Between 2005-2019 we cut our carbon emissions by 47%. Now we are working towards reaching net-zero. Targets & data Carbon offsetting We are working with the wider higher education sector to establish a meaningful carbon offsetting scheme, while focusing on reducing our absolute emissions. Carbon offsetting