This short paper sets out proposals to enable HEFCW to further embed sustainability both within decision making processes, and funding, as required within the 2010-11 remit letter.
GreenBuild was a LGM project, mainly financed by the four UK funding bodies including HEFCE, and AUDE, with additional support from the Carbon Trust with two workstreams
CEBenchbuild is an Excel tool that allows HEIs and FECs to benchmark the energy performance of buildings on their estate and compare it to national yardsticks.
A summary from HEFCE for measuring scope 3 carbon emissions
A HEFCE commissioned report to carry out an evaluation of the Revolving Green Fund (RGF).
This takes you to more information on the Carbon Trust Standard which is the world’s leading independent certification of an organisation’s impact on environmental...
This resource takes you to a page on the Carbon Trust's website which outlines the support offered to public sector bodies.
This document from HEFCE offers guidance for institutions on producing individual carbon reduction strategies, targets and associated carbon management plans.
This document is an updated strategic statement and action plan on sustainable development in the higher education sector following feedback received on the consultation...
The output from 3 consultation seminars which contributed to the 2009 sustainable development action plan.
An organisation working to deliver the skills and knowledge needed to make better places for people now and in the future, focusing on young people, professionals and communities
Waste Online is a library of documents relating to sustainability, waste use and resource use. It provide information for people from all locations and of all levels of knowledge.
A link to purchase the BS8903 guide which helps implement sustainable procurement processes across all supply chains.
This guide is one of a series designed to help UCU members engage with their institution on the ‘green agenda’. This is an area that is extremely important and it is...
A link to the website of the Staffordshire University hub of regeneration and sustainability where you can find out more about how it works with with regeneration professionals.
This document aims to help public bodies access potential sources of energy efficiency and renewable energy finance and to assess the costs, risks and benefits of doing this.
HEFCE's Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF) supports HEIs' knowledge exchange activities and interactions with business and the wider community
This significant piece of activity was undertaken by Guild HE in late 2009/early 2010 alongside Universities UK and in discussion with HEFCE
The Future Fit Framework: an introductory guide to teaching and learning for sustainability in HE
A guide to Display Energy Certificates and advisory report for public buildings