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Working towards a Sustainable Business Future at BU

Working towards a Sustainable Business Future at BU. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/saveearth. The Environment & Energy Team. Context. HEFCE Carbon Reduction Strategy & HE Sector Targets Link between carbon management & capital funding (CIF2) Tax on carbon (CRC)

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Working towards a Sustainable Business Future at BU

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  1. Working towards a Sustainable Business Future at BU www.bournemouth.ac.uk/saveearth

  2. The Environment & Energy Team

  3. Context • HEFCE Carbon Reduction Strategy & HE Sector Targets • Link between carbon management & capital funding (CIF2) • Tax on carbon (CRC) • Utilities costs approx. £2.4m; Waste £160k • University Strategic Plan – carbon reduction key priority for action & KPI • Environmental Legislation • Stakeholder Expectations • Green League

  4. Activities • Environmental Management Systems • Energy / Carbon Management • Waste/Recycling • Implementing Travel Plan • Biodiversity Plan • Environmental Compliance (inc CRC) • Legal Register • Behavioural change programmes / staff & student engagement • Environmental Training • Environmental Auditing • Fairtrade Status • Etc...

  5. EcoCampus Environmental Management System • An Environmental Management System and award scheme for HE • Closely aligned with the international standard ISO 14001 • 4 phased-approach • Gold Award May 2011 • Structured framework for continuous improvement

  6. EcoCampus Requirements Gold Award Platinum Award Monitoring & Measuring Evaluation of Compliance Nonconformity, Preventative & Corrective Action Internal Audit Control of Records Management Review • Roles & Responsibilities • Competence & Training • Communication • Control of Documentation • Operational Control • Emergency Preparedness & Response

  7. Carbon Management Plan • HE Carbon Management Programme 2009 • Baseline emissions for 2005/6 total 8,275 tonnes CO2e • Scope: electricity, gas, fleet transport, Unilinx buses, water consumption and waste to landfill • Energy use in buildings 93% of carbon footprint • IT kit approx 23% of footprint • Challenging target to reduce emissions • by 30% from 2005/6 levels by • 2015/16 • Aspirational 40% target by 2020

  8. Behavioural Change Campaigns • Green Week • Student Switch Off Campaign • Energy Monitors • Training Workshops • Global Cinema • Seminars • Support for National Campaigns

  9. Challenges • Challenging Targets • Conflicting strategies/policies • Achieving buy-in • Behavioural change • Transient population • Securing resources • Short-termism

  10. Achievements • EcoCampus Gold Award 2011 • Green League 2011 – Ranked 5th in UK • Rated excellent for Environmental Policy, Auditing, Staff & Student Engagement • Successful bids to RGF and LGM Fund • Shortlisted for Awards • Performance Improvements e.g. water consumption cut by 22% in 5 years; recycling rate is up to 43%, etc

  11. Any Questions? Amanda Williams Environment & Energy Manager 01202 961710 awilliams@bournemouth.ac.uk www.bournemouth.ac.uk/saveearth

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