A strategic commitment to sustainability at all levels within a university or college is a fundamental prerequisite to an institution's overall success. All research that examines the implementation of sustainability bears the same conclusion: the commitment of the leaders within the organisation is critical, as is encouraging and supporting staff at all levels to be leaders!
This significant piece of activity was undertaken by Guild HE in late 2009/early 2010 alongside Universities UK and in discussion with HEFCE
This short paper sets out proposals to enable HEFCW to further embed sustainability both within decision making processes, and funding, as required within the 2010-11 remit letter.
A HEFCE commissioned report to carry out an evaluation of the Revolving Green Fund (RGF).
The output from 3 consultation seminars which contributed to the 2009 sustainable development action plan.
This document is an updated strategic statement and action plan on sustainable development in the higher education sector following feedback received on the consultation...
The Carbon Trust Standard for Carbon publicly recognises your organisation's efforts in reducing carbon emissions.
Notes from the UCU Sustainability workshop looking at the problems and successes of implementing the sustainable paradigm.
This Universities UK publication showcases the contribution of higher education institutions to this ‘greening’ agenda. Published 2008.
An interactive employee engagement tool from the Carbon Trust.
Information on AUDE's sub-group which works on sustainability and reporting to the Executive committee.
TRAC, Transparent Approach to Costing, is the standard methodology used by UK HEIs for costing their main activities.
This guide is one of a series designed to help UCU members engage with their institution on the ‘green agenda’. This is an area that is extremely important and it is...
The LEEF is to invest in energy efficiency retrofit to public sector-owned and occupied buildings.
This guide produced by the Scottish Government is designed to help employees who want to reduce their carbon footprint.
EAUC Member, Wiltshire College, is a large General Further Education College in the South West region. It has a commitment to Sustainable Development and has been working to...
Video, presentation and notes from a workshop session about Changing values to create a sustainable culture from the 2012 EAUC Conference.
A session from 2011 Conference which attempts to answer this question to ensure we're all prepared!