University of Oxford Environmental Sustainability Team Environmental Sustainability at the University of Oxford Twitter and £
What is covered by Environmental Sustainability? Energy and Carbon management Emissions and discharge Water Waste and Material Sustainable travel Education, research and knowledge transfer Biodiversity Sustainable buildings Sustainable purchasing £
What is covered by Environmental Sustainability? Energy and Carbon management Emissions and discharge Water Waste and Material Sustainable travel Education, research and knowledge transfer Biodiversity Sustainable buildings Sustainable purchasing £
Aspiration Action
Solar PV programme There are 1006 panels already installed across the estate. Saïd Business School has 152 panels producing 40,719 kW per annum = savings c.£4k and 20 tonnes CO2 per annum
Lighting: Plant Sciences Green House LEDs Research into LEDs that have the right wavelength for plant growth.
Engagement: Green Impact 13 November 2014 Presentation to European Investment Bank Page 8 Staff led accreditation program Engagement and behaviour change Student engagement Started 2013/14 > 35 departments and 160 staff
Transport Strategy: Vision To reduce the impact of the day to day activities of the University on the transport network, by delivering sustainable transport solutions, which will lead to increased efficiencies and assist in improving the health, social and economic wellbeing of the people of Oxford 13 November 2014 Page 9 Presentation to European Investment Bank
Modes of Travel 13 November 2014 Page 10 Presentation to European Investment Bank
Proposed Transport Measures 13 November 2014 Page 11 Presentation to European Investment Bank Short-medium term Freight delivery consolidation (trial ongoing) Long term Begbroke Park & Ride University Loop Short term Electric cycle hire Harwell bus link Cycle salvage Car parking review
Where we’re going Lots more projects: More solar panels PV + storage BMS optimisation Labs Freezers Fume cupboards Green Impact Carbon Innovation Living lab at the University of Oxford Engagement between estates team and researchers Utilise data currently collected Use university as testbed for global innovation and action
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