1. Changing hearts and minds: Benchmarking for sustainability Professor Patricia Broadfoot Vice Chancellor University of Gloucestershire

2. Why benchmark? Diagnosis Integration Communication Challenge Collaboration

3. EAUC national benchmarking study 25 Universities completed survey 2006 Institutional feedback 2007 Gap-analysis and action plan 2007

4. What the survey told us: strengths Corporate values – ‘in the DNA’ Management strategy –integration into key targets and processes Performance improvement systems

5. What the survey told us: challenges Integration Visibility Training Performance management

6. examples of response Established a ‘Sustainability Institute’ with comprehensive remit to respond to Index. Appointed a Professor of Sustainability. Vice-chancellor’s ‘green forums’ Bike scheme ISO14001Accreditation commits to continuous improvement. Established key stakeholder partnerships eg Cheltenham Festivals

7. Key success factors Commitment at the highest level Culture change Ownership

8. Future objectives Visibility of sustainability agenda across institution and beyond through perceived top level commitment Integrate sustainability into all policies and strategies eg course validations Student engagement and curriculum experience Benchmark with other universities for mutual support.

9. Benchmarking in the South West Region 11 HEIs completed BiTC Environment Index. Identified key success areas. Identified common challenges Working together to support and inform change

10. Our goal Sustain external reputation for strong commitment to sustainability agenda. Be active in shaping the sustainability agenda, nationally and internationally. Involve whole university community – staff and students. Use benchmarking as the basis for continuous improvement.