University of Oxford

Assets Under Management: £6.4 Billion (2024)

The University of Oxford has the largest university endowment in the UK, with over £6.4 billion managed between the central fund and individual colleges. Its endowment is overseen by Oxford University Endowment Management. The university is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions and biodiversity gains by 2035, has divested from fossil fuel extraction companies, and actively integrates climate-conscious principles into its investment decisions. The university has stated they are transitioning out of “direct investment in any fossil fuel exploration and extraction companies, including: coal, oil and gas exploration and extraction; in addition to a ban on thermal coal and oil sands.” 

Net Zero Endowment Plan: The university is committed to a net zero portfolio by 2035. According to their Investment Policy Page.

Sustainable Impact Investing: The university delegates responsibility to the investment committee to invest in sustainable securities, in their Investment Policy . (Under 2. Governance structure)

Fossil Fuel Divestment: The university has also restricted investment directly in fossil fuel companies. , in their Investment Policy. (Under 3.2.3. Engagement on Net Zero and Biodiversity Net Gain.)

Sustainable Investment Policy: Under 3.2.5. Ethical Investment Restrictions: the university states it’s policy. As well as delegates the task through the Ethical Investment Representations Review Subcommittee (EIRRS).