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EAUC FHE Reporting. SSN Quarterly Meeting 25 June 2013 . EAUC Background. Assist and encourage institutions in embedding the principles and values of environmental, economic and social sustainability. EAUC Scotland. Funded by the SFC to add value to the UK programme (2011-2014). UCCCfS.
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EAUCFHE Reporting SSN Quarterly Meeting 25 June 2013
EAUC Background Assist and encourage institutions in embedding the principles and values of environmental, economic and social sustainability.
EAUC Scotland Funded by the SFC to add value to the UK programme (2011-2014)
UCCCfS A commitment by every college and university to address climate change at an institutional level Produce a 5-year Climate Change Action Plan a year after signing with SMART targets Report against the progress yearly to benchmark own institutional performance
UCCCfS Waste Energy Travel Sustainable Estate Development ie: Procurement Curriculum
Why report? Scottish legislation – Part 4 Duties on Public Bodies UCCCfS – more than just carbon Gap analysis of information collected Consistency of information Continuous Performance Improvement Showcase the Sector
What it is (and not)... • Reports progress against CCAPs • Highlight areas of focus/ for improvement • Aggregate performance for the sector • EAUC reports to SFC on whole FHE sector What it is not... • League table!
Climate Change (Scotland) Act Part 4 Guidance: Duties on Public Bodies EU Trading Standards Public Sector Sustainability Reporting Guidance Carbon Reduction Commitment Scottish Funding Council UCCCfS (EAUC) Other Factors: SG Climate Change Act Targets LiFE metrics SFC – Quality, Equalities and General Purposes Committee [USET – Carbon task group] Universities & Colleges Sustainability Data HESA Returns Climate Change Action Plan Scottish Government European Union Scottish Funding Council EAUC HE/FE Sector eMandate/ equivalent Sustainability / Progress Report
Reporting template page 1 Keep text high level for brief concise overview of Leadership; L,T&R and Engagement activity Limited text for high level narrative Suggested topic areas to address within UCCCfS
Reporting template page 2 Academic financial year If no information is available, could identify to start collecting following year? Estimated savings for EAUC/SFC/SG Add name, job title & institution name Institution’s commitment with Snr Mgmt sign off
Where next? • Reports now being collected & data verified • Good feedback to help refine for next year • Will continue to consult with sector EAUC report for Scottish Funding Council Also reported to Scottish Government
Thank you! Sarah Lee Scotland Manager slee@eauc.org.uk www.eauc.org.uk/ucccfs