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Developing a Sustainability Baseline Phase 1 Step 1 Report

FINAL 19 th December 2012. Developing a Sustainability Baseline Phase 1 Step 1 Report. This document is confidential and is intended solely for the use and information of the client to whom it is addressed. Report outline. Introduction & summary Campus baseline performance

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Developing a Sustainability Baseline Phase 1 Step 1 Report

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  1. FINAL 19th December 2012 Developing a Sustainability Baseline Phase 1 Step 1 Report This document is confidential and is intended solely for the use and information of the client to whom it is addressed. LCF sustainability baseline report

  2. Report outline • Introduction & summary • Campus baseline performance • Culture baseline performance • Community baseline performance • Curriculum & Research baseline performance • Appendix LCF sustainability baseline report

  3. Introduction This report summarises the findings of LCF sustainability baseline performance review • LCF aims to position itself at the forefront of sustainability within the higher education sector weaving sustainability into its culture, its ways of learning and educating and its actions • Initiatives have been implemented under the guidance of the UAL sustainability strategy and the Centre for Sustainable Fashion (CSF). However it is unclear how well LCF is performing as a college within UAL and against it’s peers nationally and internationally and what actions should be taken to meet its goal of being at the forefront of sustainability • Measuring LCF’s sustainability performance is the first step in understanding its current position, currently no formal measuring or monitoring is undertaken • This report summarises LCF’s sustainability performance in the academic year 2011/12, which will form a baseline across the 4Cs: • Campus • Culture • Community • Curriculum & Research

  4. Methodology The following methodology was followed to develop the LCF sustainability baseline Project methodology STEP 1 Develop sustainability KPIs STEP 1 Identify objectives & targets STEP 1 Get data LCF Sustainability Baseline 2011/12 • Review sustainability indicators from: • GRI • Green League • HEFCE • EAUC/Green Gown • HEA • UAL KPIs 1 • Develop LCF sustainability KPIs: • Campus • Culture • Community • Curriculum & Research • Review existing materials and action plans for UAL & LCF to identify objectives and targets: • Policies • Strategies • Action plans • Review available data (quantitive and qualitative): • Website • Reports • Surveys • Conduct interviews with staff at LCF & UAL • Emails • Telephone interviews • Face to face interviews 1. Developed by Ian Lane, New Environment and Energy Manager

  5. Summary of performance Summary of performance • There is no environmental management system in place to reinforce the commitments made in the UAL environmental policy • Waste is managed centrally at UAL, steps are in place to improve data collection and reporting, urgently required • Energy data is estimated; energy management initiatives undertaken on an ad hoc basis • Lack water consumption data has resulted in ad hoc implementation of water saving initiatives • LCF sites have minimal biodiversity impact; green space initiatives that have been undertaken were well received • Procurement policy requires consideration of sustainability; however no evidence exists to support this within LCF Campus Culture • Commitment to develop a sustainability culture; no data on how this is considered within HR and labour relations activities • Commitment to develop a sustainability culture is supported by a range of engagements activities with students and staff • A range of community projects are undertaken; opportunities exist to improve communication and effectiveness measures • Strong alliances & partnerships with HEIs & industry; opportunities to capture information & measure effectiveness exist Community • Formal and informal learning activities undertaken, no mechanisms to capture information & measure effectiveness • MA Fashion and Environment is well recognised, activities at an undergraduate level undertaken on a project basis only • Dedicated centre for research and consulting on sustainable fashion (CSF), however no data at present to provide a review • A commitment to promote sustainable career choices, however no data at present to provide a review Curriculum & Research LCF sustainability baseline report

  6. Recommendations Recommendations • Clarify engagement lines with UAL and implementation of UAL environmental policy • Develop and implement an environmental management system (pref certified to an internationally recognised standard) • Improve monitoring and measuring of environmental outputs and impacts (develop KPIs) • Log environmental initiatives • Develop a sustainable procurement policy and implement • Improve communication internally (students and staff) and externally Campus • Develop LCF objectives regarding the development of a sustainability culture amongst staff, students and the wider community • Liaise with HR department for information on HR and labour relations issues and include as part of sustainability strategy • Improve capturing of information on student/staff engagements and activities undertaken with Student Groups • Improve communication internally (students and staff) and externally Culture Community • Develop an LCF community engagement strategy with clear responsibilities and timeframes for activities along with budgets or opportunities for funding • Track activities and press articles, engage via social media • Work with HR and other departments to evaluate and assess impact of activities • Implement feedback mechanisms • Improve communication internally (students and staff) and externally Curriculum & Research • Evaluate training events and outcome to assess effectiveness in increasing the education of sustainability in general curriculum • Investigate ways to review sustainability in the general curriculum (with with QA depart) • Improve data collection aligned with KPIs • Improve communication internally (students and staff) and externally LCF sustainability baseline report

  7. Suggested Next Steps Suggested next steps • Review LCF’s sustainability performance against peer groups • Understand threats and opportunities for LCF • Develop sustainability action and change plan • Implement plan LCF sustainability baseline report

  8. Report outline • Introduction & summary • Campus baseline performance • Culture baseline performance • Community baseline performance • Curriculum & Research baseline performance • Appendix LCF sustainability baseline report

  9. Campus There is no environmental management system in place to reinforce the commitments made in the UAL environmental policy Environmental management baseline performance environmental management KPIs 2011/2012 Strengths • UAL Environment policy in place and publicly available • Recent hire of UAL Environment & Energy Manager (Nov 2012) • Overall space utilization (17%) is 'low' by HEFCE standards, not unusual utilization levels for an arts college weaknesses • Environment policy mentions sustainability, however no sustainability policy • Policy is at a UAL level, no specific LCF policy, no LCF objectives and targets • No evidence of an environmental management plan (references made to document but not available) • No evidence of an EMS, although discussions have been held and feasibility study undertaken to identify suitable options • No formal monitoring or use of KPIs • Limited opportunity to upgrade physical buildings at current time recommendations • Develop LCF environment/sustainability policy and clarify lines of engagement and reporting with UAL • Develop an EMS at all sites with a goal to work towards certification to recognised standard • Implement KPIs to measure performance • Develop plan for monitoring and implement NB: See appendix for data sources and references, data refers to academic year 2011/12 LCF sustainability baseline report

  10. Campus Waste is managed centrally at UAL, steps are in place to improve data collection and reporting, urgently required Waste generation and management baseline performance Waste generation & disposal KPIs 2011/2012 Strengths • UAL objectives in place to reduce waste referenced in environmental policy & sustainability action plan • UAL zero waste exhibition planned by 2015, good way to engage students and wider community on waste management • LCF ICT waste management policy in place Total waste: 635 tonnes Total waste to landfill: 57% Total waste recycled: 43% DATA BASED ON ESTIMATES weaknesses • No objectives or targets for waste reduction at LCF • Data measured in ‘bags’ , conversion required to estimate tonnage, can not ensure accuracy • Lack of clarity on what is defined as ‘recycled’, e.g. is incineration included? As well as what is recycled, e.g. paper, plastics • No information on: • Waste reduced or reused, e.g. TRAID (how much waste is diverted from landfill) • Generation and disposal of hazardous waste • No information on initiatives aimed to reduce waste generation recommendations • Develop mechanisms to improve the measurement of waste generation, disposal and management at all LCF sites: • Change unit of measurement to tonnes • Improve accuracy and frequency of data • Include information on all modes of disposal for all waste streams • Log and track impact of waste management initiatives NB: See appendix for data sources and references, data refers to academic year 2011/12 LCF sustainability baseline report

  11. Campus Energy data is estimated; energy management initiatives undertaken on an ad hoc basis Energy and carbon management baseline performance Energy consumption by fuel type 2011/12 Strengths • Commitment to reduce energy usage at a University level included in UAL Sustainability Action Plan 2010-15 • UAL Carbon Management Plan available • At least 52 cycle parking spaces across all LCF sites • LCF sites located close to good public transport routes DATA BASED ON ESTIMATES weaknesses • No LCF objectives or targets to reduce energy or carbon emissions • Data based on estimates, not normalised against weather. Concerns over accuracy and reliability across all UAL sites • Carbon Management Plan requires revisions to align with HEFCE recommendations and how this is implemented at LCF • Limited information on initiatives to reduce energy consumption and efficiency, implementation is ad hoc, no information on impact of initiatives, e.g. Switch Off campaigns, powering down of PCs • Discussion document on student/staff travel, no policy of action plan • International travel policy dedicated by cost rather then environmental factors • Limited showering facilities across sites; showers only available at JPS and Mare St (2 at each location) • Carbon emissions are not measured (information presented calculated based on energy figures) Carbon emissions by fuel type 2011/12 DATA BASED ON ESTIMATES recommendations • Improve reliability of energy data (currently under investigation) • Develop an LCF energy and carbon management plan • Maintain a database of all energy management initiatives and track impact at regular intervals after launch to monitor impact • Communicate energy management data within LCF to staff and students LCF sustainability baseline report NB: See appendix for data sources and references, data refers to academic year 2011/12, estimated meter reading data. CO2 Conversion Factors from Carbon Trust

  12. Campus Lack of water consumption data has resulted in ad hoc implementation of water saving initiatives Water consumption and management baseline performance Water consumption 2011/12 Strengths • UAL objective to reduce water consumption across all Colleges by 15% per year in UAL Sustainability Action Plan • UAL objective to reduce water consumption across all Colleges by 30% over 5 years (2010 as benchmark) • Water Amnesty campaign at UAL in 2009 resulted in savings of 18%, shortlisted for a Green Gown Award for Social Responsibility in 2010 • Programme to install HIPPOs at all LCF toilets in 2009 DATA BASED ON ESTIMATES weaknesses • Data based on estimates; concerns over quality of data • Lack of clarity of UAL objective and no further information on how this should be implemented at LCF • Water campaigns run on an ad hoc basis, no information on initiatives in 2011/12 • No information on water recycling and reuse recommendations • Develop mechanisms to improve the measurement of water usage • Improve accuracy and frequency of data • Include information on recycling and savings • Maintain a database of all water management initiatives and track impact at regular intervals after launch to monitor impact • Communicate water management data within LCF to staff and students NB: See appendix for data sources and references, data refers to academic year 2011/12 LCF sustainability baseline report

  13. Campus LCF sites have minimal biodiversity impact; green space initiatives that have been undertaken were well received Biodiversity management baseline performance biodiversity KPIs 2011/2012 Strengths • Green spaces at LCF have won 2 Awards • Central London location benefits LCF, limited activity required in this category • Blog about green spaces activities http://blogs.arts.ac.uk/greenspace/ weaknesses • Unclear what strategic focus is with green spaces projects and commitment from UAL and within LCF • No central database of activities at LCF or information on expenditure or budgets and benefits • Blog no longer updated recommendations • Maintain a database of all green spaces initiatives and track impact at regular intervals after launch to monitor impact • Communicate information about green spaces activities within LCF to staff and students • Monitor usage by LCF staff, students and local community to understand impact amongst key stakeholder groups of the initiatives NB: See appendix for data sources and references, data refers to academic year 2011/12. Images from LCF & UAL websites LCF sustainability baseline report

  14. Campus Procurement policy requires consideration of sustainability; however no evidence exists to support this within LCF Procurement baseline performance procurement KPIs 2011/2012 Strengths • Procurement policy requires where possible the use of suppliers with strong sustainability and ethical credentials (UAL Strategy 2010-2015) • Commitment to promote life cycle thinking in the procurements of goods and services weaknesses • No information on LCF or UAL procurement guidelines on purchasing for catering and all other types of purchasing available publicly recommendations • Develop guidelines on sustainable procurement • Identify caterer for LCF events aligned with sustainability ethos • Become a Fair Trade University • Collect purchasing data from canteens • Investigate possibility of reducing sale of bottled water • Communicate policy and LCF position to staff and students NB: See appendix for data sources and references, data refers to academic year 2011/12 LCF sustainability baseline report

  15. Report outline • Introduction & summary • Campus baseline performance • Culture baseline performance • Community baseline performance • Curriculum & Research baseline performance • Appendix LCF sustainability baseline report

  16. Culture Commitment to develop a sustainability culture; no data on how this is considered within HR and labour relations activities HR & labour relations baseline performance HR & Labour relations KPIs 2011/2012 Strengths • Commitment at UAL level to develop a culture of social and environmental awareness (UAL Strategy 2010-2015) • UAL Sustainability Committee – University level steering group on sustainability • LCF Green Council weaknesses • No recognition within LCF strategy on developing a sustainability culture • No LCF sustainability steering group • No ethical investment policy • Lack of information on HR and labour relations recommendations • Develop LCF objectives regarding the development of a sustainability culture amongst staff, students and the wider community • Liaise with HR department for information on HR and labour relations issues and include as part of sustainability strategy • Communicate to staff and students NB: See appendix for data sources and references, data refers to academic year 2011/12 LCF sustainability baseline report

  17. Culture Commitment to develop a sustainability culture is supported by a range of engagements activities with students and staff Student/staff engagement baseline performance student/staff engagement KPIs 2011/2012 Strengths • UAL is committed to creating a ‘Sustainability and Ethics Network with associated events (UAL Sustainability Action Plan) • CSF is active in engaging with staff across LCF on the centre’s activities via lectures, events etc. • Won 2 Awards in 2011/12, shortlisted for 3rd weaknesses • Information on engagement activity is not logged at a UAL or LCF level • Outcome of engagement activity not measured recommendations • Improve capturing of information on student/staff engagements and activities undertaken with Student Groups • Investigate sustainability activities undertaken in student accommodations or link with student groups responsible for this • Communicate to staff and students NB: See appendix for data sources and references, data refers to academic year 2011/12 LCF sustainability baseline report

  18. Report outline • Introduction & summary • Campus baseline performance • Culture baseline performance • Community baseline performance • Curriculum & Research baseline performance • Appendix LCF sustainability baseline report

  19. Community A range of community projects are undertaken; opportunities exist to improve communication and effectiveness measures Communication and reputation management baseline performance communications & reputation KPIs 2011/2012 Strengths • UAL Widening Participation strategy, reviewed and updated annually, focus on increasing number of students from communities currently under represented • Commitment at UAL/LCF level to raise the profile of sustainability activity to become known as a leader (UAL Sustainability Strategy 2010-2015, CSF Operational Plan) • Information on activities and research is communicated on UAL website and via CSF website weaknesses • There is no clear section on LCF website on sustainability or sustainability report developed and available to the public • CSF and LCF engaged in a wide range of events with invitations to speak and write articles however information is not available recommendations • Develop an LCF community engagement strategy with clear responsibilities and timeframes for activities along with budgets or opportunities for funding • Analyze hits on CSF website and social media in relation to sustainability initiatives undertaken; engage via social media • Track press articles referring to LCF sustainability initiatives and staff • Track number of invitations to speak on sustainability in fashion NB: See appendix for data sources and references, data refers to academic year 2011/12 LCF sustainability baseline report

  20. Community A range of community projects are undertaken; opportunities exist to improve communication and effectiveness measures (cont) Local community engagement baseline performance local community engagement KPIs 2011/2012 Strengths • LCF’s Better Lives initiatives are well known within the sector and well received • Activities undertaken in partnership with local councils and organisations with successful results weaknesses • No formal tracking of community activities • Activities undertaken with other departments, e.g. HR are not tracked by CSF • Student volunteering is managed via SU, no information available • No monitoring and evaluation of activities to assess impact recommendations • Track all sustainability activities at LCF and maintain a central database accessible to all departments • Work with HR and other departments to evaluate and assess impact of activities • Communicate with staff and students NB: See appendix for data sources and references, data refers to academic year 2011/12. Images from LCF website LCF sustainability baseline report

  21. Community Strong alliances & partnerships with HEIs & industry; opportunities to capture information & measure effectiveness exist Alliances and partnerships baseline performance alliances & partnerships KPIs 2011/2012 Strengths • Commitment from UAL to develop strategic links with other HEIs and external organisations to develop best practice and projects (UAL Sustainability Action Plan 2010-2015) • Commitment at LCF level via CSF (Operational Plan 2012/2013) to contribute and develop knowledge base and create networks • The CSF and LCF are active within the HE sector and with local enterprises to explore opportunities to develop a sustainable culture within fashion and higher education as demonstrated by projects and partners involved in weaknesses • Evidence of wealth of information and knowledge and events, however not tracked centrally • Outcome of activities do not appear to be evaluated • Activity not reported externally (some case study examples on website) recommendations • Create database of activities • Improve reporting of activities • Implement feedback and follow up mechanisms to track impact, e.g. survey NB: See appendix for data sources and references, data refers to academic year 2011/12. LCF sustainability baseline report

  22. Report outline • Introduction & summary • Campus baseline performance • Culture baseline performance • Community baseline performance • Curriculum & Research baseline performance • Appendix LCF sustainability baseline report

  23. Curriculum & Research Formal and informal learning activities undertaken, no mechanisms to capture information & measure effectiveness Strategy, teaching and learning baseline performance strategy, Training & learning KPIs 2011/2012 Strengths • Commitment at UAL & LCF level to develop and enhance teaching and learning for sustainability • Informal and formal training opportunities for LCF staff (and UAL staff) to improve their understanding of sustainability and ways to improve the teaching and learning around sustainability • External funding received to develop training course for staff (CLAD) weaknesses • Evaluation of training events and resources has not been undertaken to assess effectiveness • Review of use of resources planned, not undertaken recommendations • Evaluate training events and outcome to assess effectiveness in increasing the education of sustainability in general curriculum • Undertake review of resource usage • Investigate ways to review sustainability in the general curriculum (with with QA depart) NB: See appendix for data sources and references, data refers to academic year 2011/12 LCF sustainability baseline report

  24. Curriculum & Research MA Fashion and Environment is well recognised, activities at an undergraduate level undertaken on a project basis only Sustainability curriculum baseline performance Curriculum KPIs 2011/2012 Strengths • LCF MA Fashion in the Environment well recognised within HE sector • 3 Short courses run with a focus on sustainability • Number of informal learning events undertaken by CSF weaknesses • Data not available for a range of indicators for short courses and undergraduate courses to be able to assess baseline performance recommendations • Improve data collection aligned with KPIs • Report performance within LCF to staff and students NB: See appendix for data sources and references, data refers to academic year 2011/12 LCF sustainability baseline report

  25. Curriculum & Research Dedicated centre for research and consulting on sustainable fashion (CSF), however no data at present to provide a review Research and consulting baseline performance research & consulting KPIs 2011/2012 Strengths • Commitment to develop research within UAL and LCF in education for sustainability • Dedicated resources to undertake research – CSF and researchers • Successful collaborations HEI with industry and development of consulting projects weaknesses • Clearer boundaries between research projects and consulting projects (recognising there maybe some overlap) recommendations • Align data with KPIs NB: See appendix for data sources and references, data refers to academic year 2011/12 LCF sustainability baseline report

  26. Curriculum & Research A commitment to promote sustainable career choices, however no data at present to provide a review Sustainability careers baseline performance sustainability careers KPIs 2011/2012 Strengths • Commitment at a strategic level to promote sustainable career choices for graduates and to track their journeys weaknesses • No data available or captured in a format that is easy to identify work placements or career choices with a sustainability focus recommendations • Work with HR to develop ways to track placements with a sustainability angle • Track career journey of MA graduates post graduation NB: See appendix for data sources and references, data refers to academic year 2011/12 LCF sustainability baseline report

  27. Introduction & summary • Campus baseline performance • Culture baseline performance • Community baseline performance • Curriculum & Research baseline performance • Appendix LCF sustainability baseline report

  28. References reviewed LCF sustainability baseline report

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  35. Community LCF sustainability baseline report

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  38. Curriculum & Research LCF sustainability baseline report

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