University Impact Rankings 2023 for UN SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We use carefully calibrated indicators to provide comprehensive and balanced comparison across four broad areas: research, stewardship, outreach and teaching. The list includes 674 institutions from 81 countries/regions.
This table on SDG 12 – responsible consumption and production measures universities’ research on responsible consumption and their approach to the sustainable use of resources.
Key insights
- Western Sydney University in Australia leads the table, followed by three UK institutions – the University of Reading in second, and the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University in joint third
- The UK is the most-represented nation in the top 100, with 30 institutions, followed by Canada with 11 and Australia with eight
Explore Rating by Sustainable Development Goal
OVERALL
1
No poverty
2
Zero hunger
3
Good health and well-being
4
Quality education
5
Gender equality
6
Clean water and sanitation
7
Affordable and clean energy
8
Decent work and economic growth
9
Industry innovation and infrastructure
10
Reducing inequalities
11
Sustainable cities and communities
12
Responsible consumption and production
13
Climate action
14
Life below water
15
Life on land
16
Peace, justice and strong institutions
17
Partnerships for the goals
Rank | Name | Responsible consumption and production  | Overall |
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