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Sustainability Staff Induction Sustainability Team – Estates Division
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1. Energy & Carbon 5. Procurement Environmental Policy 8. Transport 11. Income & Investment 4. Construction & Refurbishment 7. Biodiversity & Urban Landscape 9. Education for Sustainable Development 2. Waste & Resources 6. Emissions & Discharges 3. Water 10. Community Involvement
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Environmental Management System (EMS) It is the responsibility of all staff to support the institution's commitment to environmental improvement through the EMS, by complying with all relevant procedures linked to their work. Systematic way to manage and reduce environmental impacts. Ties policy together with practice.
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Waste Setting double-sided copying as default. Purchasing for life 2013-14: 15 tonnes furniture saved = £25k End of year reuse in halls: 10 tonnes Reuse Reduce Recycle 2013/14: 58% recycled and composted. Zero waste sent to landfill. Waste hierarchy Reuse Reduce Recycle
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Recycling bins Sort it! Special Recycling Waste questions? Contact Sustainability Officer (Waste), Elena Rivilla-Lutterkort: e.rivilla-lutterkort@lse.ac.uk Mobile phones Ink cartridges BatteriesStamps CDs & DVDs Confidential waste Books Clothing
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Energy 54% reduction target by 2020, compared with 2005. 2014-15 carbon footprint: 14,318t CO 2 e –(1.1 tonnes for every student and member of staff!) 13% reduction in emissions per area of floorspace achieved since 2005. Saw Swee Hock Student Centre: BREEAM ‘Outstanding in Design’ building. Re:Fit - £2.3m retrofitting project will cut carbon by 8%.
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Electrical Appliances Ensure office windows are shut at night during winter or open in summer Wear appropriate clothing for the seasons Reducing your thermostat by 1 0 C reduces your energy bills by 10% Heating and Cooling Switch off or unplug: end of day and holidays Automatic computer switch off service at 7pm Ensure chargers and power supplies are unplugged when not charging/in use
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Transport Tax free cycle purchase scheme. Secure cycle parking showers and lockers. See the Sustainable LSE website for locations. Video / audio conference facilities. Transport for London: tfl.gov.uk (Plan journeys by public transport) http://www.seat61.com/ - plan no-fly journeys in Europe
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Education for Sustainable Development LSE holds numerous public lectures on sustainability, including the annual LSE Sustainability in Practice series. Past speakers include Prof Lord Nicolas Stern, Tim Jackson, Jonathon Porritt, Sara Parkin and Tony Juniper. Visit the LSE Events pages to find details of upcoming lectures, and download podcasts of past events.
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Get Involved Green Impact There are 43 teams across the campus working to green their departments. Staff Sustainability Champions Ask in your office to get in touch with your department’s Sustainability Champion. Human Resources Catering SU, Language Centre & PCPD Want to get involved? Contact Madeleine Dwyer, Sustainability Engagement Officer: m.dwyer2@lse.ac.uk
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Thank you! Any Questions www.lse.ac.uk/sustainableLSE
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