Dr Roddy Yarr, The University of Glasgow
From Accelerate to Zero by Built Environment - Smarter Transformation
April 8, 2026 · 38 min
About this episode
Hannah Lloyd interviews Roddy Yarr about the University of Glasgow's approach to achieving net zero sustainability goals.
In this final Accelerate to Zero episode from BE-ST Fest 2025, Hannah Lloyd speaks with Roddy Yarr, Director of Sustainability at the University of Glasgow, about turning net zero ambition into action. From decarbonising a complex estate to navigating cost, infrastructure, and live operational challenges, Roddy shares how the university is moving into delivery and why collaboration at a regional scale is key. A practical and optimistic conversation on scaling what works, working together, and building a more sustainable future.
People in this episode
Host: Hannah Lloyd
Guest: Roddy Yarr
Topics covered
- sustainability
- net zero
- collaboration
- decarbonisation
- higher education
Keywords
- sustainability
- net zero
- University of Glasgow
- decarbonisation
- collaboration
- infrastructure
- operational challenges
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Glasgow
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