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Environmental Sustainability Conference Wednesday 11 th November 2015 Rivers Suite, Craiglockhart. Agenda. 12:00 Lunch & Posters 13:00 Welcome 13:10 Environmental Sustainability Team 13:35 Transport Research Institute 14:00 Biofuels Research Centre
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Environmental Sustainability ConferenceWednesday 11th November 2015Rivers Suite, Craiglockhart
Agenda 12:00 Lunch & Posters 13:00 Welcome 13:10 Environmental Sustainability Team 13:35 Transport Research Institute 14:00 Biofuels Research Centre 14:25 Engaging with the Environment 14:50 Refreshments 15:05 Mikoko Pamoja 15:20 The University of Edinburgh 16:00 Poster Review 16:05 Open discussion 16:50 Closing remarks
Environmental Sustainability Team Jamie Pearson Environmental Sustainability Manager
University Estate Total Internal Area (m2)
Integration Strategy 2020 “We will be environmentally and financially sustainable and resilient”. Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy 2014 – 2020 “A curriculum that develops enterprise and employment skills within an international context, that encourages interdisciplinary learning and that fosters ethical understanding and environmental awareness”. Environmental Sustainability Policy and Plan Sanctioned by ULT, assessed annually by ESAG. Estates Strategy Published during 2015/16 academic year.
Environmental Aspects 11 Activity Areas 43 Significant Aspects Biodiversity Management Construction Contractors Emissions to air Energy use Noise and nuisance Procurement Transport Use and storage of chemicals, oils, fuel and pesticides Waste Water use
Towards Platinum Bronze 1.1: Senior Management Commitment 1.2: Baseline Environmental Review 1.3: Draft Environmental Policy 1.4: Awareness & Training Silver 2.1: Identifying Legal and Other xxxxRequirements 2.2: Environmental Aspects 2.3: Developing Objectives and Targets 2.4: Finalised Environmental Policy Gold 3.1: Resources, Roles & Responsibilities 3.2: Competence & Training 3.3: Communication 3.4: Documentation 3.5: Control of Documents 3.6: Operational Control 3.7: Emergency Preparedness & Response Platinum 4.1: Monitoring & Measuring 4.2: Evaluation of Compliance 4.3: Nonconformity, Corrective & Preventative xxxxAction 4.4: Control of Records 4.5: Internal Audit 4.6: Management Review
EMS Success Commitment and involvement Strong communications Good flexible planning Clear Performance Improvement Goals Detailed monitoring procedures Integration with existing management systems
David Fairhurst Energy & Utilities Manager
Carbon Emission Reductions Electricity 21% Water 49% CO2e 30% Gas 42%
Carbon Carbon Management Plan, 2009 Carbon Trust Standard, 2010 Green Gown Awards, 2011 Carbon Management Revisited, 2012 Carbon Masters Standard, 2012 Carbon Trust Water Standard, 2013
Energy Management Salix Building Management System Boiler controls and heating upgrades Lighting upgrades Combined heat and power Information Services equipment Heating policy Energy performance certificates Earth Hour and other campaigns
Energy Projects Spot the difference!
The future…. External Internal New targets Best buildings - estates strategy Best technologies Best controls Increased colleagues & student engagement • New policy / incentive regimes • Increased costs and time based costs
Paul Jefferson Sustainability Engagement Officer
Environmental Sustainability Team Volunteering Engagement Campuses Staff and Students
Environmental Sustainability Team Craiglockhart Sighthill Merchiston T3 T1 T2 T1 T2 Ind T4 T2 T3 T1
Focus Reduce the environmental footprint of the University Encourage good practice within the University community Be a good neighbour. Participate in wider community campaigns Reputation Encourage business (many research and knowledge transfer tender bids now ask whether or not the University holds ISO14001 accreditation) Reduce cost Legislative compliance
Environmental Sustainability Team • Jamie Pearson • Environmental Sustainability Manager • j.pearson@napier.ac.uk • 0131 455 3747 • Paul Jefferson • Sustainability Engagement Officer • p.Jefferson@napier.ac.uk • 0131 455 3008 www.napier.ac.uk/environment www.my.napier.ac.uk/environment http://staff.napier.ac.uk/environment @SustainableENU • David Fairhurst • Energy & Utilities Manager • d.Fairhurst@napier.ac.uk • 0131 455 3540