Environment and Business

Gain the skills to conduct business while considering the environment, ushering in a new era of corporate responsibility.

As the world wrestles with how it can achieve Net Zero by 2050, the demand for socially conscious business leaders is growing. We need these experts to drive sustainable initiatives, ensure businesses operate efficiently, enhance corporate reputation and help safeguard the planet for future generations.

On our Environment and Business degree, you’ll combine the study of social and environmental sustainability issues with good business and management practice. You’ll learn the pressures and opportunities facing businesses due to the current environmental challenges and corporate social responsibility agendas.

You’ll develop skills in using concepts, methods and tools for transforming business practices to help tackle global economic, environmental and social challenges.

As well as learning from the School of Earth and Environment, you’ll have the opportunity to study modules under the University Business School, the Institute for Transport Studies and the School of Law, to secure a real breadth of knowledge.

You can also tailor your course to acquire the specialist knowledge and transferable skills you’ll need for your next career steps in this field. By the end of your course, you’ll have the expertise and confidence to be at the forefront of sustainable and forward-thinking business.

"If you care about helping fight climate change in a realistic way that can make effective change, apply for Environment and Business. You won’t regret it!"

Tami Pein, Environment and Business BA

Why study at Leeds

• Engage with world-leading research: Our globally-renowned research tackles complex global challenges and feeds directly into your course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking.

• Learn from expert tutors: Glean insights from leading specialists with extensive industry experience from across our environment and business research disciplines.

• Access excellent facilities: Our facilities include lecture theatres, seminar rooms and computer clusters fully equipped with the latest technology.

• Put theory into practice: Undertake fieldwork activities where you’ll advance your research skills and gain hands-on experience.

• Enhance your prospects: Give your CV a competitive edge by undertaking a work placement.

• Broaden your horizons: Gain invaluable life experience and advance your personal development with our exciting study abroad programmes.

• Engage with your peers: Join one of our societies, such as SusSoc, where you can meet like-minded people at events such as socials and sports.

Rankings and awards

• Top 100 in the world, QS World University Rankings 2026

• Top 40 in the world for Environmental Sciences, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026-

Where this degree could take you
Our graduates have secured position in a rich variety of organisations, including:

• Data Acquisition Analyst, eVestment

• Personal Banker, Lloyds Banking Group

• Associate, Bank of England

• Property Support Administrator, British Red Cross

• Investor Relations, Department of Energy and Climate Change

• Key Account Executive, LEGO Group

• Creative Planner, Mindshare

• Deputy Head of Operations & Director, PCT Healthcare

• Trade Operations Assistant, Pfizer

• Sustainability Consultant, WRM

Careers support
Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UK's leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research

At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one.

Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.