EAUC briefing paper for AUDE sustainability group - May 2014

A vital part of EAUC work is developing and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with other sector organisations for the benefit of our Members. One of the key relationships we have is the Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE). The Association promotes excellence in the strategic planning, management, operation and development of Higher Education estates and facilities.

As part of this relationship with AUDE, we provide a quarterly briefing paper which is submitted to AUDE members which ensures the voice of the EAUC and its Members are heard at this strategic level. It outlines what the EAUC is working on, current themes, legislation, relevant events and activities taking place in Member institutions. This is crucial to maintain a clear, open dialogue to scope opportunities for collaboration.

Please share this amongst your colleagues, especially those in the Estates team (as relevant).

May 2014 issue summary

Legislation:
New Waste Regulations Introduced in Scotland
New Changes to Waste Carrier Registrations introduced in England and Wales
New Animal By-product Regulations introduced in England
Phase 2 of the Carbon Reduction Commitment to start on 1 April 2014
EDOC is launched as a new ‘paperless’ system for Waste Transfer Notes
New COMAH Guidance Released for Handling Dangerous Substances

Activities:
Green Gown Awards
EAUC Annual Conference
Sustainable Campus International Competition
S-Lab Awards
Registration opens for Jisc’s Summer of Student Innovation

Resources:
Shaping Agendas in HE
Free resource for sustainable procurement professionals
Sustainability Literacy Test
Fair trade resources
Draft BREEAM UK New Construction 2014
ICT – reduce costs and engage users
Self-Leadership Community of Practice
University on its way to carbon neutral status
Hot topics

Events:
Creating Green Graduates
Sustainability in Research labs
NUS Student Engagement Webinar series
AUDE Learning and Development Programme