Carbon offsetting is recommended at Loughborough University where a donation is given and the money goes to planting trees to offset travel related carbon emissions.
A summary of the CRC text taken from the Chancellor's 2012 Autumn Statement.
This case study from the University of Leeds illustrates how to engage staff and students into strategic plans to reduce carbon.
A case study from the University of East Anglia about their travel plan which has delivered a range of initiatives leading to car use being reduced by 12%.
The Green Consultancy successfully tendered to the University of Oxford for a programme to create a new Five Year Carbon Management Plan
EAUC Member responses about heating policies which includes ots of examples of heating policies at universities and colleges which can be used to help create your own policy.
Here is a project summary of the LGM HEFCE funded project, led by Harper Adams University College to develop Carbon Management Strategies.
Case study of the University of York cutting carbon in computing initiative
The Suste IT Tool is a simple carbon accounting tool that calculates the amount of energy (kWh), carbon (CO2) and money (£) is spent on ICT related energy use.
EAUC Member responses with Members’ experience on measurable mandatory tender criteria for building contractors regarding travel to and from university site with respect...
A toolkit to provide pathways that will lead us to a clean, safe and energy healthy 2050 developed by the DECC
An edited excerpt of the former Wales environment minister's ‘A small country with big sustainability ambitions,’from the ENDS Annual Lecture 2011.
EAUC Member responses about the use of electric heaters by staff for supplementary heating.
This links to asection of the BREEAM website includes case studies on buildings certified to the BREEAM standard.
A research report to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs by the Stockholm Environment Institute and the University of Sydney.
Different carbon prices between regions are likely to persist for many years - this report presents alternative solutions to the carbon leakage problem.
Salix has worked with 725 clients across the public sector, including local authorities, central government, schools, universities and colleges and NHS trusts.
Salix has worked with 725 clients across the public sector, including local authorities, central government, schools, universities and colleges and NHS trusts.
A Carbon Trust report on how non-domestic buildings can play a leading role in the UK's transition to a low carbon economy.
The AUDE Toolkit for a Sustainable Estate consists of tools and guidance. It assists estates professionals make best use of the physical assets of their university.
EAUC Member responses about advice on the options for cooling IT server rooms.
EAUC Member responses regarding use of meter data to encourage behaviour change by staff and/or students.
Salix has worked with 725 clients across the public sector, including local authorities, central government, schools, universities and colleges and NHS trusts.
This guide introduces two types of carbon footprinting that affect businesses.
This overview covers the main energy saving opportunities in lighting and presents low-cost measures without compromising working conditions.
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.
Examples of carbon reduction strategies, plans and initiatives from a number of universities.
A response from the University and College Union on meeting the low carbon skills challenge
A summary from HEFCE for measuring scope 3 carbon emissions
This document from HEFCE offers guidance for institutions on producing individual carbon reduction strategies, targets and associated carbon management plans.
EAUC Member responses about sustainable food policies and reduced meat catering.
The link takes you to more information about the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme on the Carbon Trust's website.
This resource takes you to a page on the Carbon Trust's website which outlines the support offered to public sector bodies.
Salix has worked with 725 clients across the public sector, including local authorities, central government, schools, universities and colleges and NHS trusts.