Hillside Environmental Services has summarised and clarified all of the reporting requirements you need to meet and protocols you need to adopt in baselining, evaluating, and...
Rethinking Rehabilitation - Connecting Communities through Craft Rethinking Rehabilitation- Connecting Communities though Craft - an inspiring collaboration which introduced...
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...
The University of Westminster is take a different approach to communicating the benefits of going vegetarian by using the 'Part-time Carnivore Loyalty Card'
The benefits of introducing a joint role between the Catering Department and Sustainability Team.
NUS covered the story of Trinity Saint David's Students' Union (TSDSU) quest for a plastic free venue. Read more here.
NUS launched #TheLastStraw – a campaign to stop the use of single-use plastic straws in students’ unions and beyond. Read more here.
Clean Air Europe released a Sustainable Parking Management guideline document in 2015. This is available here.
The Carbon Trust have free and impartial publications to help reduce your organisation's environmental impact: the guides give advice on energy efficiency,...
EAUC and AUDE are delighted to launch guidance for the education sector on how to calculate Scope 3 carbon emissions. EAUC and AUDE are committed to supporting the sector....
On the 28th November 2017 EAUC-Scotland hosted a webinar exploring the disposable cup challenge. This was held with contributions from Michael Lenaghan, Environmental Analyst at...
The United Kingdom National Commission for UNESCO have produced a series of good practice case studies in ESD from across the political jurisdictions of the UK. The document was...
Preparing for a job in sustainability
Understanding jobs in sustainability
Winning a job in sustainability
Resource on the third part of the Careers Project: Winning a Job in Sustainability, including webinar.
Resource on the second part of the Careers Project: Preparing for a Job in Sustainability, including webinar.
Resource on the first part of the Careers Project: Understanding Sustainability Jobs. This includes a link to a webinar held on the same topic.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are viewed in the context of Johan Rockstrφm’s work on planetary boundaries at the Stockholm Resilience Centre. This work sets a...
John Bailey, Head of Sustainability, University of London emailed the Members’ network asking, “We are hoping to create some guidance for architects and designers...
Jamie Agombar, Head of Sustainability, NUS emailed the Biodiversity Community of Practice with the following request, “We are working with The Woodland Trust on their...
Jon Gilbert, Sustainability Support Officer, Bournemouth University emailed the Members’ network to ask, “At Bournemouth we are in the process of developing a...
Katie Ridley, Sustainability Adviser, Northumbria University emailed the Transport Planning network to ask, “I am trying to get a feel for cycling facilities at other...
New research demonstrates how improving the energy performance of housing can also generate substantial savings for social landlords.
Two London based projects explore the potential for homes to balance the national grid Recent advances in technology offer some exciting opportunities to improve energy...
Moat has worked with the RE:NEW Support Team since 2013, mainly on its Pollards Hill project in the Borough of Merton. We spoke to Caroline to find out how Moat is working...
Like many housing providers Peabody is facing cuts to its domestic retrofit budget. This means demonstrating value for money is now more important than ever and Peabody is...
The RE:NEW Support Team has worked with Family Mosaic since 2014 to overcome the challenges in delivering retrofit initiatives across its London-wide housing stock.
With £180 million to invest in 13,500 homes over five years as part of the Decent Homes programme Tower Hamlets is looking to demonstrate value for money by carrying out...
Ealing Council is investing in energy saving measures to improve SAP ratings and value for money of its investment programme.
Hackney Council has worked with the RE:NEW Support Team for two years and has already replaced over 600 boilers with affected residents’ fuel bills being halved.
AmicusHorizon has completed the first of a series of area-based retrofit projects involving multiple energy efficiency measures at properties in South London.
The RE:NEW Support Team has developed a comprehensive technical risk toolkit to help protect your investment and minimise the risks associated with retrofit projects.
The RE:NEW framework is designed to help organisations procure energy reduction and generation measures efficiently, effectively and economically.
RE:NEW helps organisations such as London boroughs, housing associations, and universities to implement retrofit projects and alleviate fuel poverty. It is doing this through:...
Read the latest edition of the RE:NEW newsletter and the Support Team blogs.
The RE:NEW Team has completed extensive analysis with Orbit Group to gather evidence on how poor energy performance contributes to wider housing management costs. This report...
Pam Reynolds, Sustainability Manager, Blackpool and The Fylde College emailed the Members network to ask, “I need a little advice. We have been approached by Aquasave...
Andrew Bryers, Energy, Environment and Sustainability Manager, Aston University emailed the Energy and Water Community of Practice to ask, “Has anyone put together a...
Progressing national SDGs implementation: experiences and recommendations from 2016 - Bond Since the signing of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, countries...
Pearl Costello, Environmental Officer, Royal Agricultural University emailed both the Members’ and the Sustainability in Higher Education Developers (SHED) networks...
There have been many posts on the Members’ network about recycling paper cups David Brugman, Environmental Services Manager, Oxford Brookes University started a...
Pathway to Best Practice - a briefing for senior management team: heads of IT, estates, strategy and procurement.
While sustainable procurement is no easy task, it is becoming increasingly important to higher education institutions in the UK, and is now a tenet of UK public sector...
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium Sustainability Statement February 2016
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium Policy on Working with Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME’s) February 2016
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement February 2016
Heike Singleton, Carbon Management Officer, University of York emailed the Members network with the following: “We are currently reviewing our carbon reduction targets...
These troubled economic times mean that we need enterprising people now more than ever. Fresh thinkers who spot opportunities, apply their entrepreneurial talents and overcome...
In 2015, we partnered with Scouts, the Canal and Rivers Trust, and RSPB to ask young people about their perceptions on their involvement in local decisions, and how they can...
In 2016, NUS began work on a clothing rental scheme for students' unions - applying the principles of the circular economy. The process started by conducting research...
NUS are really proud to be able to publish our full report on Students’ Green Fund demonstrating the incredible impact which our movement’s 25 transformational...
In 2012, NUS asked students about what they understood Fairtrade to mean, as well as how important it was to them, where they get their Fairtrade clothing from, and what they...
Homes Fit For Study revealed that over three quarters of students have a problem with the condition of their home, as well as other insights into the environmental performance...
When NUS launched our food growing programme Student Eats in 2015, we conducted some research among students to find out more about their eating habits and attitudes.
For the sixth year in a row, 80 per cent of students have told NUS that they want their institutions to be doing more on sustainability, and 60 per cent want to learn more about...
Matt Dunlop, Head of Sustainability, Newcastle University emailed the Members' network and the British Association of Cleaning in Higher Education (BACHE)...
The YouthXchange Green Skills and Lifestyles guidebook, which focuses on the challenges, opportunities and good practices related to green economies and societies, is the second...
"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...
A member who wanted to remain anonymous asked the EAUC to email the ISO14001 CoP asking, “What do members find the most convenient and user friendly document management...
Sara Wilkes, Energy, Environment and Sustainability Assistant, Aston University emailed the Transport Planning network asking, “Has anyone set up a fleet of Enterprise...
Ian Lane, Head of Sustainability - University of the Arts London Ian’s single largest positive contribution has been to renew the institution’s confidence to...
Richard Groves, Associate Director (Energy & Engineering) - Goldsmiths, University of London Since 2009, Richard has measurably reduced our CO2 emissions by 1,532t,...
Richard Brett - Goldsmiths, University of London There’s no explicit requirement to embrace or teach the principles of sustainability within Richard’s job...
The University of the Arts London (UAL) has achieved its first carbon target and can set realistic broader sustainability targets based on the monitoring and reporting systems...
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Environmental Sustainability Report 2014/15 presents LSE’s sustainability developments and achievements from the...
This is our third Sustainability Report, but the first to look at what sustainability means to Queen Mary University London (QMUL) and how the three pillars of sustainability...
A Student Hub for Sustainability & Employability The Greenwich Sustainability Hub (Hub) is a student-led and staff-supported project based in the Students’ Union in...
Updated version of 1st Edition of Eco-innovate! a practical booklet for Eco-innovators covering business models, product/service development and optimising production...
The Beauty’s Inside “The Beauty’s Inside” is a collaborative magazine, co-produced by HM Prison women offenders, London College of Fashion (LCF)...
Sustainability-e-training A bespoke sustainability training package, equipping London School of Economics (LSE) Estates Division staff to continually improve the School's...
KU reuse revolution Kingston University has increased reuse from 0% to 5% since 2014, whilst also increasing recycling rates by around 10%. This has been achieved through a...
Green labs in King’s College London King’s College London have spearheaded a Green Labs programme which has not only led to significant energy savings, it has...
Financial futures Since 2013, the London Institute of Banking and Finance (previously called ifs University College) has been building and expanding its sustainability...
EAUC Silver Company Member BuroHappold present their case study 'London School of Economics Crow Flow'.
Lighting up London Met Lighting Up London Met consists of 3 main areas – installing 3,170 LED lights, 221 PV panels and 914 windows. The project brightened up the...
Compiling a Sustainability Report is not only a good way to assess progress over a fixed period, but it's also a great way to engage staff, students and the wider community....
Pam Reynolds, Sustainability Manager, Blackpool and The Fylde College emailed the Members’ network asking, “Does anyone have a paper cup recycling scheme at their...
John Thorne, Sustainability Coordinator, Glasgow School of Art emailed the Members’ network to ask if anyone used chemical free cleaning. John collated the responses and...
NUS has published a new positive investment resource, which seeks to provide information on the responsible investment options available to institutions that are divesting....
An independent evaluation of the PRI's achievements and challenges at 10 years - April 2016 Download the full report.
Fabia Jeddere-Fisher, Energy Manager, The University of the West of England emailed the Energy and Water Community of Practice to ask, “I’m doing some...
Dan Fernbank, Energy Manager, University of Reading posted the following message on the Members’ network. “We’re currently reviewing our application of...
Simon Forth, Environment Co-ordinator, University of Wolverhampton emailed the Transport Planning network to ask, “We’re running a small fleet of inter-site buses...
Patrick Flavin, Carbon and Energy Reduction Officer, University of Huddersfield, emailed the Energy and Water Community of Practice to ask, “We’re reconfiguring...
This example is from Interface's Net-Works programme, an inclusive business model that collects discarded fishing nets from coastal communities and recycles them.
The students arriving on campus these days are very discerning. Their goals differ from those of the previous generations. And they bring a strong sense of community,...
Kat Thorne, Head of Sustainability, Kingston University emailed the London Region group to ask, “So the age old topic - waste. But a new question- has anyone used the...
Kirsti Norris, Carbon Budgets Manager, University of the West of England emailed the Energy & Water Community of Practice to ask, “As part of our carbon reduction...
“£5 billion spent on new buildings each year, these buildings use 2-3x more energy than designed” - 2014 Green Construction Board Report Building on...
Ben Tongue, Healthy Environment Manager, University of Bradford emailed the Members’ network asking, “Would anyone be able to recommend a WEEE collection...
Paul Roberts, Waste and Resources Manager, University of the West of England emailed the Members network to ask, “Does anyone have experience of making a recycling...
Andrew Bryers, Energy, Environment and Sustainability Manager, Aston University emailed the Members’ network asking, “As you may have read in an earlier email to...
Abigail Dombey, Environmental Manager, University of Brighton emailed the Members’ network asking, “We’re about to go out to tender for our end of year...
Fabia Jeddere-Fisher, Energy Engineer, University of the West of England emailed the Energy and Water Community of Practice to say, “Hello there Large energy...
Andrew Thomas, Sustainability Engineer, University of Warwick emailed the Energy & Water Community of Practice to say, “This is my first time posting to this group....
Sarah Johnson, Environment and Utilities Officer, Anglia Ruskin University emailed the Energy & Water Community of Practice for help in identifying a water check meter from...
Sarah Hayes, Environmental Data Analyst - Sustainability Hub, Kingston University emailed the Members’ network to ask, “I just wondered if anyone has tried to...