olitan UniversityEnvironmental Sustainability Management Lunchtime Seminar Friday July 17th 2009www.londonmet.ac.uk/envi

Slide 1:London Metropolitan University Environmental Sustainability Management Lunchtime Seminar Friday July 17th 2009 www.londonmet.ac.uk/environment

Slide 2:Programme

12.00 Lunch 12.30 Introduction (John Friary) 12.45 P&P Green League 2008 and subsequent follow up activity (John Friary) 13.15 P&P Green League 2009 and Environmental Action Plan (Dr Phil Baillie) 13.40 London Met Environmental Champions Scheme (Dr Phil Baillie) 14.00 Close

Slide 3:People and Planet Green League

Slide 4:People and Planet Green League

Started in 2007. London Met did not �sit exam� in 2007 London Met first submission 2008 Score was out of 60

Slide 5:Green League Ranking 2008�Failed� Institutions

105 City University London 20 106 University of Stirling 19.5� 106?31 Liverpool Hope University 19.5� 108?48 Imperial College London 19� 109?9 The Robert Gordon University 18.5 109?18 University of Greenwich 18.5� 111 University of Northumbria at Newcastle 16.5 112 Middlesex University 16� 113 Central School of Speech and Drama 12 113 Royal Academy of Music 12 115 Thames Valley University 10.5� 115?13 Royal Veterinary College 10.5� 117 London Metropolitan University 9.5� 118 Trinity College Carmarthen 8� 119?17 London School of Hygiene and Tropical Med. 7�

Slide 6:London Met Response Update 1

Develop a University Environmental Sustainability Policy Policy agreed by the Board of Governors (November 22nd 2008) Environmental Sustainability Web Page set up: www.londonmet.ac.uk/environment

Slide 7:London Met Response Update 2

Set up London Met Environmental Sustainability Working Group Working Group first met on 24.02.09 Second meeting on 30.04.09 Third meeting planned for July 2009

Slide 8:London Met Response Update 3

Became a member of the London Universities Environmental Group (LUEG) Joined Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) � June 2008 Joined London Green500 � March 2009 Member of Carbon Trust

Slide 9:London Met Response Update 4 � Statutory Requirements

Display Energy Certificate (DEC) in every building Provide Advisory Reports

Slide 11:London Met Response Update 5 � Statutory Requirements

Land Fill Tax � introduced in 1996 and currently around �40 per tonne increasing by �8 per year (Targets: 75% of 1995 levels by 2010, 50% by 2013 and 35% by 2020) Carbon Reduction Commitment - starting in April 2010. Tax level likely to be �12 per tonne with University bill to be �200,000+

Slide 12:London Met Response Update 6 � HEFCE Requirements

Higher Education Funding 2009-10 Letter from Rt Hon John Denham MP to Chair of HEFcE (21st Jan 2009) �Tackling Climate Change� �HE Targets to reduce carbon emissions by 80% against 1990 levels by 2050 and at least 26% by 2020.� (In line with Climate Change Act 2008) ��institution-wide strategies to reduce carbon emissions are also needed� Salix Revolving Green Fund �20M (2008-2011)

Slide 13:London Met Response Update 7 � Environmental Management System (EMS) Data 2007/08

Total Energy Consumption 51,089,970 kWh (Gas 24,635,973 and Electricity 26,453,997) Water consumption: 177,966 m3 Emissions: 17,108,599 kg of C02 Waste recycling: 291 tonnes Total waste: 822 tonnes

Slide 14:London Met Response Update 8

London Met Sustainable Travel Plan in place London Met Staff Travel Plan Survey � online questionnaire in place until 30th June 2009 www.londonmet.ac.uk/environment London Met Student Travel Plan Survey � online questionnaire launch October 2009

Slide 15:London Met Response Update 9

Bycycler Waste Recycling Scheme from Bywaters Toner Cartridge and Battery Recycling Switch Off Stickers Environmental Awareness Information Sheets

Slide 16:London Met Response Update 10

Estates Developments aim for: Estates new build � BREEAM Excellent Refurbishment � BREEAM Very Good BREEAM � the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method

Slide 17:Programme

12.00 Lunch 12.30 Introduction (John Friary) 12.45 P&P Green League 2008 and subsequent follow up activity (John Friary) 13.15 P&P Green League 2009 and Environmental Action Plan (Dr Phil Baillie) 13.40 London Met Environmental Champions Scheme (Dr Phil Baillie) 14.00 Close

Slide 18:Green League Ranking 2009�3rd class� Institutions

84= ?34 University of Oxford 29.5 84= ?9 Royal Holloway, University of London 29.5� 87= ?26 University of Manchester 29 89= ?28 London Metropolitan University 28 89= ?44 University of Teesside 28 91= ?13 School of Oriental and African Studies 27.5 94 ?53 University of Wales Institute, Cardiff 27 98= Goldsmiths, University of London 25.5 98= ?2 University College London 25.5 103 ?6 University of Greenwich 24.5 107=?5 London Business School 22 The following Institutions 'failed' 115 ?39 University of Reading 19.5� 116=?4 University of Middlesex 17.5� 120=?1 London School of Hygiene and Tropical Med. 16.0�

Slide 19:Environmental Sustainability Action Plan 2009.Targets for 2009 � 2010 include:

Submit the University's Green League questionnaire response by 01 May 09. Improve on last year's score, improve on last year's league position and report to University Executive on areas to be improved for 2010 submission.

Slide 20:Environmental Sustainability Action Plan 2009

To complete a 'Carbon Opportunities Assessment' (COA) with our Green500 'Carbon Expert'. Work with our Green500 'Carbon Mentor' to further develop the Carbon Reduction Strategy.

Slide 21:Environmental Sustainability Action Plan 2009

To achieve a waste recycling rate of 80% by the end of 2009 � 2010 (currently 50%). To roll out the new recycling boxes for staff and communal student areas by the start of 2009 � 2010 academic year. To introduce a comprehensive glass, metal and printer cartridge recycling scheme and to extend computer equipment and furniture recycling schemes currently in place.

Slide 22:Environmental Sustainability Action Plan 2009

Estates to develop a plan based on the DEC advisory reports and to take action to reduce the operational ratings of buildings of E (Whitechapel High Street), F (Benwell Road) and G (Moorgate and Science Centre).

Slide 23:Environmental Sustainability Action Plan 2009

To establish and develop an Environmental Champion programme amongst staff and students. To work with the Students Union to develop a People and Planet Students Society at the University.

Slide 24:Environmental Sustainability Action Plan 2009

To continue to be an active member of the EAUC and the LUEG. To work with the Regional Travel Plan Coordinator to survey staff and students and further develop the Sustainable Travel Plan by the end of 2009.

Slide 25:Environmental Sustainability Action Plan 2009

To work with the Carbon Trust on Higher Education Carbon Management Programme and work towards achieving the Carbon Trust Standard.

Slide 26:Programme

12.00 Lunch 12.30 Introduction (John Friary) 12.45 P&P Green League 2008 and subsequent follow up activity (John Friary) 13.15 P&P Green League 2009 and Environmental Action Plan (Dr Phil Baillie) 13.40 London Met Environmental Champions Scheme (Dr Phil Baillie) 14.00 Close

Slide 27:Environmental Champions Scheme

Target 9 of the Action Plan is: To establish and develop an Environmental Champion programme amongst staff and students. Need to identify volunteers. They are out there.

Slide 28:What's the point?

The University can only reduce its environmental impact through the actions of individuals. It's easy to think that someone else will turn off the lights, or that leaving photocopiers, computers and printers on does not have a significant effect. Savings in utilities bills.

Slide 29:Role of Environmental Champion

raise awareness within department promote compliance with policy promote energy efficiency encourage recycling disseminate information from Environment Staff and ESWG as much or as little as they (or their managers) want them to do.

Slide 30:What will they need?

interest in the environment commitment to reducing the University's environmental impact within each department

Slide 31:What help will they get?

section on the environment web page for suggestions occasional seminars to update on what is happening promotional materials (leaflets, stickers, posters) information on University's environmental sustainability activities opportunity to contribute to newsletter