Information and Communications Technology (ICT) plays a critical, central part of daily life. Technology continues to advance rapidly and increasingly the ICT community and those who use ICT are working to ensure progress is focussed on serving individuals, institutions and broader society in an efficient and sustainable manner.
If you would like to connect with other EAUC members interested in sustainable ICT, join the EAUC's Green ICT Community of Practice. This group is for EAUC members only. Find out more.
EAUC-Scotland's Sustainable ICT Topic Support Network (TSN) is open to all, providing an opportunity for those working in or with the further and higher education sector to share ideas and questions and to get together to hear from particular speakers or discuss topics of interest. Find out more about the TSNs here.
SDG Accord Report 2024 - Case Studies
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Px3 Carbon Reduction & Net Zero Toolkit for Public Sector IT
Exploring digital carbon footprints The hidden environmental cost of the digital revolution and the steps universities and colleges can take to address it.
SDG Accord Report 2022 - Case Studies
Construction of the future
Reimaging the learning environment
Agile workspace ‘out, but In’
Launch of the second annual SDG report; ‘Progress towards the Global Goals in the University and College sector'.
We recognise that as an SDG Accord signatory, institutions have great stories to tell on how SDGs are being integrated within their community. As part of the institutional SDG...
Sustainability Leadership Scorecard (SLS) Annual Report 2020
A second chance for single-use lab plastics
Our future is in our hands
Greening our Campus and City
Campus Transformation - A campus for the 21st Century
Sustainability: our sector’s current best chance of responding to the urgent demands of climate science – new report A cross-sector partnership advocating for a...
EAUC-Scotland virtual 'Sustainability Sharing Series' June 2019 edition discussed Encouraging Virtual Meetings. We have produced a best practice document...
EAUC-Scotland virtual 'Sustainability Sharing Series' March 2019 edition discussed lowering the carbon impact of ICT. We have produced a best practice...
The University of Edinburgh's Social Responsibility and Sustainability Department have published the institutions progress since 2012. The 2017-18 Report is now...
November 2017 was the second year for Scottish universities and colleges to submit their Public Bodies Climate Change Duties (PBCCD) reports as named 'major players'...
The EAUC-Scotland 2018 Conference, A Decade of Progress, celebrated successes from the decade past, and visioned the decade ahead.
Looking to engage with your Information Technology Department on sustainability? Find more information through the Sustainability Engagement Guide
A collaboration between Glasgow School of Art, University of Glasgow and Glasgow City Council; helping communicate sustainability data better and engage staff and students.
Many institutions struggle to implement an institution-wide programme for recycling and reusing their electronic waste. University of the Highlands and Islands’ Perth...
Academic researcher Callum Egan, working in the field of human-computer interaction, is developing permaculture-inspired sustainability gardens at Edinburgh Napier...
Technology, which is increasingly sophisticated and interconnected, is being adopted at pace and is having an unprecedented impact on businesses, society and people at large.
Don’t waste your e-waste
The Public Bodies Climate Change Duties came into play in 2016 with annual reports due each November. The universities and colleges of Scotland are supported by SSN and the...
A look at the 'Wider Influence' section of the Scottish Public Bodies Climate Change Duties Reporting which is due each year on 30 November
This presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Will Jenkins and Joe Pigott from Carbon Credentials. To find...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Paul Crossley, Sustainability Projects Lead - London...
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A document from the Finance Sector asking "Is 'Green ICT' just a pink elephant, an illusion that will vanish as quickly as it appeared on the industry's radar...
Abstract This article contributes to an emerging dialogue about how we can accelerate progress towards institutionalizing a commitment to campus environmental sustainability...
Pathway to Best Practice - a briefing for senior management team: heads of IT, estates, strategy and procurement.
October 2009 report from the National Industrial Symbiosis Programme.
You won’t have failed to notice that technology is everywhere. We can’t drive our cars, use our phones or buy our shopping without making use of at least one of the...
Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the findings and lessons learned from three case studies conducted for facilities located in California,...
Information and communications technology (ICT) systems are the core of today’s knowledge based society. Innovations in this area are adapted at tremendous speed and...
How to stay compliant and sustainable when disposing of unwanted ICT equipment
This paper contains the findings of a seven country benchmark to determine the maturity of ICT Sustainability practices in end user organisations.The research utilises a unique...
This Guide offers tools and approaches to meet a college or university’s goals for compliance, environmental performance, and sustainability in a proactive and effective...
Information technology has enabled significant improvements in the standard of living of much of the world, and through its contributions to greater transport efficiency,...
"To educate students for a lifetime of contribution to society, colleges and universities accept an enormous challenge. Toward this end, they help students pursue a broad...
A report by The Climate Group on behalf of the Global eSustainability Initiative (GeSI)
"The evidence that sustainability is becoming a core consideration for successful businesses around the world grows stronger every day. It is a powerful undercurrent...
In the United Kingdom, public sector information and communication technologies (ICT) are responsible for between 35-38% of total ICT-related Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions....
"This Government is committed to becoming the ‘greenest ever.’ In support of our wider policy goals we need to be leading by example. This action plan sets out...
This spreadsheet contains a summary of the results to date, from different universities and colleges who have used the tool, broken down by category.
This Exchange presentation is from the “Learning and Legacy: The Role of Education in Creating Healthier and Happier Cities” EAUC Annual Conference 2016, presented...
This Exchange presentation is from the “Learning and Legacy: The Role of Education in Creating Healthier and Happier Cities” EAUC Annual Conference 2016, presented...
This Exchange presentation is from the “Learning and Legacy: The Role of Education in Creating Healthier and Happier Cities” EAUC Annual Conference 2016, presented...
The 2015 Green Gown Awards Winners’ Brochure which explores the journeys all these institutions have taken.
The Winners' Brochure for the International Green Gown Awards 2015 which brings together the finalists and winners of these Awards which are growing globally.
The BSRIA Market Intelligence Team has published a news report on the future market for data centre cooling. The report contains some interesting information on future cooling...
In partnership with the Department for Education and the Department for Energy and Climate Change, Salix is launching a research pilot project for a limited amount of...
The strategy provides principles and guidelines on how public sector organisations in Scotland will contribute to meeting the Scottish Government‟s environmental targets.
My Sustainable Print is the new staff print service at The University of Sheffield. It is delivered through a network of energy efficient multi-functional print devices. It...
Doing the right thing – a holistic approach to sustainability. At Otago Polytechnic we believe in doing the right thing. Our goals are to have every graduate a sustainable...
The Green Gown Awards Australasia Winners’ summary 2014 provides a summary of the projects recognised by this year's Awards, the International Awards and the ACTS...
View the photographs taken at "Challenging Connections" Annual Conference 2015.
We wanted to get some useful sustainable business tops tips from each of our 2015 EAUC Annual Conference sponsors - these are the tips from Carbon Credentials.
A case study from Carbon Credentials written by Stephanie Chesters, Environmental Manager at Birkbeck demonstrating how a CRC internal audit led to increased staff engagement...
BT helps transform data storage and security for the University of Salford with a forward thinking data centre network
BT helps one of the world’s oldest university’s upgrade its outdated telephone system with a platform befitting one of the world’s greatest centres of learning
BT helped Brunel University create a consistent, secure experience for people using their own devices at the university
Wyvern Technology College improves call handling with Mitel Communications Director from BT
The University of Warwick's future-proofed network delivers lasting savings and performance improvements thanks to BT
Aston University partnered with BT to plug the gaps in its technical skills, aiming to reduce maintenance and support costs by 25% per year over three years
With BT’s help the University of Nottingham introduces a campus-wide Wi-Fi network to promote new ways of working for students and staff
SOAS had an ageing telephony system that was coming to the end of its life. BT’s solution delivered lower costs, more efficient call handling and flexible working
This Exchange presentation is from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by Advanced Power Technology Ltd
This presentation is from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by University of Leeds and falls under the Leadership and Governance...
The EAUC Annual Conference 2015 programme in full!
This presentation is from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by The University of Nottingham, HEFCE and University of Bradford.
Our Waste and Procurement Topic Support Networks met together on the 11th March 2015 to hold a day-long event on the Lifecycle of Electronics. The...
Plymouth University present their 2014 Sustainability Report.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Computers 4 Africa supplies schools, hospitals and community projects across Africa with IT equipment that has been donated in the UK.
University of London present their 2014 Annual Sustainability Report
This case study focuses on Managing Facilities and Estates following research in 2014 into the way the FE sector in Wales is embracing the concept of sustainable development
The 2014 Green Gown Awards Winners’ Brochure which explores the journeys all these institutions have taken.
The Winners' Brochure for the International Green Gown Awards 2014 which brings together the finalists and winners of these Awards which are growing globally.
Legal update for EAUC Members (September 2012) about the replacement of Business Link and Direct.gov
Association of University Directors of Estate's (AUDE) comprehensive annual report which details the impact of University estates and facilities across the UK (2014).
A quarterly briefing paper which is submitted to AUDE members which ensures the voice of the EAUC and its Members are heard at this strategic level. September 2014 issue.
A quarterly briefing paper which is submitted to AUDE members which ensures the voice of the EAUC and its Members are heard at this strategic level. May 2014 issue.
St Andrews have created Little Green Guides, all printed on recycled paper (naturally), updated for 2014, and ready for distribution over Freshers’ Week!
In total, Salix supports over 120 technologies work types. A full list of these can be found by clicking on the link below.
Carbon Credentials' experience of the EAUC Conference 2014 and their observations on energy strategies and carbon management plans for HE institutions across the UK.
Learn more about Carbon Credentials' workshop entitled 'Optimised Carbon Management'.
An overview of what was presented at Carbon Credentials' Big Data and Sustainability workshop.
Video interviews from 3rd Annual Efficiency in HE conference 27 March
Open to staff, students or external individuals, the EAUC Scotland Team proudly presented the second EAUC Scotland Conference in Glasgow on 20 February 2014.
This was a ten month, large-scale, complex and high risk project to upgrade the live primary data centre at the University of Aberdeen
A guide on reducing energy costs. There is an increasing demand for IT services in universities and colleges, one area of cost that can and should be tackled is the cost of...
Following the Jisc Greening ICT Programme, there was an immediate desire to make sure that the outcomes were made available to the sector. This series of 'exchange'...
It's very common for buildings to be lit up, heated and cooled even when there is nobody using them. This may be an obvious area to consider when reducing energy costs, but...
A guide for using videoconferencing and collaboration technology to reduce travel and carbon emissions. How the right technology can be a usable alternative to physical travel...