Green Gown Awards 2013 - Continuous Improvement - University of Bristol - Winner

Greening the product not just the machine

The University of Bristol has been continuously improving in all areas of sustainability; reducing carbon emissions by 2,000 tonnes, 76% of waste diverted from landfill, achieved ISO14001 including ESD, reduced water use by 13%, built eight BREEAM Excellent Buildings with four green roofs and 250kw of solar PV, delivered public transport and cycling programmes so 82% of staff travel sustainably, buy local, Fairtrade, sustainable and organic food for its catering outlets, integrated ESD principles into its curriculum and processes for monitoring courses, delivering increased biodiversity, started to integrate sustainability in procurement, delivered sustainability training to over 400 staff members and students, developed Green Impact and developed this into new schemes for hospitals, accommodation and even dentists!

Though there is still much to do to be a truly sustainable University, the University of Bristol is well on the way with its journey.

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