Sustainability Welcome Event for new staff: 21 July 2015

Sustainability – 10 key areas Procurement Carbon and energy management Awareness raising, training, communication Waste & recycling Travel & transport Campus development Information Technology Research Teaching & learning Community engagement

How are we doing? 1 st place in Greenmetric Ranking of World Universities 2014 P&P :1 Guardian Higher Education Awards - Best sustainability initiative Times Higher Education award for ‘Outstanding contribution to sustainable development’ in 2012 NOOC shortlisted for Guardian University Award 2014 Highly Commended Green Gown commendation for ‘Sustainability in Teaching & Learning’ in 2014

1. How much did the University spend on energy costs, including taxes, in 20013/14? A.£11.5 million B.£111.6 million C.£1.3million

2. Our on-site renewables generated more than 430,000 kWh of energy, saving how many tonnes of carbon? A.15 tonnes of carbon B.150 tonnes of carbon C.300 tonnes of carbon

3. How much did the University invest in carbon reduction projects in 2013/14? A.£1.2 million B.£2.1 million C.£3.4 million

4. What were the University’s total carbon emissions from the consumption of energy (gas and electricity) in 2013/14? A.653,660t CO2 B.65,366t CO2 C.46,067t CO2

5. How many passengers did the Hopper Bus carry in 2013/14? A.1,200,000 B.1,900,000 C.2,500,000

6. How much income did the University receive in 2013/14 for research funding for environmental / energy / sustainability related research? A.£12.72m B.£15.8m C.£27.2m

7. The University hosts an endangered species of plant on the campus – is it: A.Nottingham Crocus Crocus vernus B.Sherwood Crocus Crocus Sherwood C.Wollaton Ragwort Jacobaea vulgaris

Carbon Management Plan £11+m annual energy costs University carbon targets –baseline of 68,000 tonnes (2009/10) –reduce to 54,000 tonnes/yr by 2015 –reduce to 41,000 tonnes/yr by ,495t CO2 in 2013/14

Energy saving LED lights – Trent Building 57kWp PV cells – Lincoln Hall student residence 2150 m 2 roof insulation – Sherwood Hall student residence 27 flat plate solar thermal panels at Sherwood Hall student residence

Campus development All new buildings to achieve BREEAM ‘excellent' standard Green design principles - low embodied energy, passive design, maximise natural daylight, green roofs, lake source heating/cooling Gateway Building at Sutton Bonington uses straw bale construction

Jubilee Campus development Regeneration of former Raleigh site Energy Technologies Building achieved BREEAM ‘outstanding’ Electric vehicle charging points Hydrogen refuelling station GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry

Teaching & learning Professional institutions - require graduates to have sustainability knowledge Students - believe sustainability skills are important to their future employers Employers - anticipate a need to employ staff with sustainability skills Education for Sustainable Development Perspectives on Sustainability NOOC Nottingham Advantage Award Incorporate sustainability into your teaching

Research Energy, environmental and sustainability research portfolio worth over £20m per year Creative Energy Homes Environmental Technologies Research Institute Sustainable chemistry Crops for the future International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility

Waste & recycling Annual spend c. £400,000 Cheaper to recycle Amount of waste recycled and recovered has increased from 30% in 2008/9 to 83% in 2012/13 Strategy target: 80% by 2015 Work with local charities to reuse equipment Office bin removal – adopt twin bin scheme

Travel & transport Cycle mileage allowance Bike to work schemes Ucycle Nottingham Intercampus hopper buses Improved public transport links Staff travel schemes – car share, season tickets Video conferencing Choose low carbon, healthy options!

STUDENT BIKE HIRE 320 University bikes to hire BIKE MAINTENANCE DR BIKE - Over 330 staff and students have accessed a free mechanic MAINTENANCE WORKSHOPS – 45 staff and students have attended free maintenance workshops DIRECT ENGAGEMENT Bike markets, cycling campaigns (e.g. Do Something Different, Cyclocomputer), monthly newsletter (over 840 staff and students on mailing list) c630 bicycles bought by staff through salary sacrifice scheme CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE Masterplan on UP, Cycle path JC, additional facilities

Investment in cycling facilities Covered/secure cycle parking Showers Staff lockers Drying cabinets Puncture repair kits Bike pumps in cycle sheds FixIt repair stands

Grounds management Green waste used for mulching and compost Wildflower meadows Bee hives at King’s Meadow Diamond Wood planting Sutton Bonington arboretum Green Flag Standards for University Park and Jubilee Campus

Engagement Go Greener Halls Competition Joint working with SU Roadshows Environmental Champions Posters, guidance documents and staff training Website, social media and e- bulletin Visit sustainability

30 minute challenge You have 30 minutes to: –Discuss the issue in your group –Come up with some solutions and one big idea –Prepare a newspaper front page celebrating your success 1 year in the future You should then be prepared to give a 5 minute presentation on your proposal

Energy & Water Challenges How could the University further reduce its energy consumption? Where should it focus and what type of interventions would you recommend? How could the University further reduce its water consumption? Where should it focus and what type of interventions would you recommend?

Travel and Mobility and Material Flows and Waste Challenge How could the University further reduce its carbon emissions from travel? Where should it focus and what type of interventions would you recommend? How could we improve our performance in terms of material flows through the University – from cradle to grave – cradle?

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