1. EAUC Wales AGM 5 October 2011 Louise Hazan greenleague@peopleandplanet.org greenleague@peopleandplanet.org

2. Introduction Compiled annually since 2007 by People & Planet – the UK's leading student campaign network. only independent and comprehensive sustainability benchmark of the entire UK higher education sector. methodology developed in consultation with the sector and approved by an independent pan-sector body, the Green League Oversight Group.

3. What's its purpose? People & Planet's Green League table aims to evaluate just how far and fast the UK's Higher Education sector is making the necessary transition to a fair and low-carbon future. The People & Planet Green League is not a static ranking exercise. It is designed to reward institutions that are: following best practice in the sector, making significant performance improvements year-on-year pioneering new ways to transition their institutions to a fair and sustainable future.

4. Basic stats from 2011 143 universities (up from 120) Major improvements in all criteria except carbon reduction 3.9% increase in carbon emissions (sector average)

5. Green League 2011 Changes Green League Guide Earlier methodology notification & detail Appeals Process Bespoke, pre-filled online surveys Longer submission period – 30 days

6. Green League 2011 Changes Positive case studies Custom sub-leagues Comparison tool Individual scorecard Guardian publication Complete Universities Guide iPhone application

7. Methodology approach Minimise changes from year-to-year, increase stability Transparency (eg. EMS data boundaries) Gradual introduction of new criteria Gradual reduction of weighting for old criteria (eg. where over 90% of sector already meet) Flexible framework criteria – multiple options for receiving points/increasing points

8. Planned changes for 2012 Majority of criteria will remain the same. Review still ongoing Granulation of waste (separate construction) Additional detail on evidence requirements & point allocation Longer appeal & close-out phase Earlier publication/integration into national league tables (eg. Guardian)? TBD

9. Stakeholder Consultation Phase Feedback survey closes - 7 October 2011 http://peopleandplanet.org/greenleague/stakeholder-area Compilation and dissemination of consultation results - 30 October 2011 Green League Stakeholder event - 24 November, Oxford Establishment of the 2012 GLOG - 30 November 2011

10. Timeline for Green League 2012 Stakeholder consultation – 24 November (am) Green League Seminar – 24 November (pm) Oversight Group formation – 30 November Green League 2012 guide & methodology published – 15 January 2012 (TBC) Green League surveys – February – March (TBC)

11. Contact Me Green League Project Manager Louise Hazan email: greenleague@peopleandplanet.orggreenleague@peopleandplanet.org Phone: 01865 264183 Stakeholder Area – all the info available: http://peopleandplanet.org/greenleague/