A strategic commitment to sustainability at all levels within a university or college is a fundamental prerequisite to an institution's overall success. All research that examines the implementation of sustainability bears the same conclusion: the commitment of the leaders within the organisation is critical, as is encouraging and supporting staff at all levels to be leaders!
It has been estimated that 60-70% of internal environmental improvements are dependent on getting staff to change their behaviour
This is a job description and person specification for the role of Environmental and Sustainability Manager at Cambridge Regional College, created in October 2010.
This is a job description and person specification for the role of Environmental and Sustainability Manager at Aberdeen College, created in April 2010.
Energy Performance Certificates in Scotland - A Guidance Note on Obligations for Universities & Colleges
The job description and person specification for the role of Energy and Environment Manager at the University of East London (UEL).
The job description for the role of Energy and Environment Manager at City University London, created in January 2010.
Government provided guides and case studies in response to the publication 'Enabling the Transition to a Green Economy: government and business working together'.
Here are template documents from Wiltshire College, to support to 2012 Annual Conference workshop, "The road to excellent operations is paved with internal environmental...
Here is a resource created by Bedford College and LSIS that gives examples of best ways to embed sustainable development into the FE curriculum.
Exploration session from EAUC 2011 Conference of the Love Food, Haste Waste campaign and how it works in communities and has engaged the FHE sector
A presentation, following on from the EAUC Annual Conference 2011 workshop, explaining how best to create an efficient and effective office workplace.
This paper presents a snapshot of the current position of Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship (ESDGC) in the Higher Education (HE) sector in Wales.
Presentations which help you continue the learning and inspiration from the 14th EAUC Annual Conference 2010 held at Bangor University between the 22nd March - 24th...
A presentation which helps you to continue the learning and inspiration from the EAUC Annual Conference 2011 held at the University of York between the 11th - 13th April 2011
This is a video of a presentation from the Day 2 Keynote Address at the 2011 Annual Conference from Martin Hulme, Managing Director, Co-operative Estates.
A presentation from the 2011 EAUC Conference about communicating effectively and how to master social media and communicate to different audiences
The EAUC Annual Conference 2011 Day 1 - keynote address, Sara Parkin Positive deviance: a strategy for our times concerning action for a sustainable world
A presentation from the EAUC annual conference 2011 on engaging colleagues.
A presentation from the 2011 Conference about creating a ‘Net Positive’ institution.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how University of Southampton embed strategic direction, commitment, estate and change management into sustainability.
A video of keynote from the 2012 EAUC Conference from Simon Wright, Director of Infrastructure and Utilities at the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA)
A presentation from the 2012 Conference about focusing on moving from awareness to action – with behaviour change as part of a successful change programme using examples from...
A presentation about encouraging behaviour change for carbon reduction including case studies from Cranfield University and Bedford College
A video and presentation from Richard Jackson, Head of Environmental Sustainability, University College London about what the sector might learn from the Olympics.
A presentation from the EAUC Annual Conference 2012 about some of the projects being funded by HEFCE under the Revolving Green Funds and some good advice on how to plan for...
A presentation from the EAUC annual conference 2012, learning from previous Green Gown Award winners/highly commended about their projects and advice for submissions.
A presentation from the EAUC Annual Conference 2012 which helps you to continue the learning and inspiration. Held at the University of York between 27-29 March 2012...
Linking Vision with Purpose: building sustainability into an organisation. A case study from Dr Peter White, Procter & Gamble.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how City College Plymouth has made a difference to its approach to Sustainability over the last 10 years.
An insight guide which is offered free to EAUC Members to help you to create and manage your own sustainable events.
This report examines the public procurement process across central and local government.
UNESCO has made available the e-version of a compilation of articles on "Drivers and Barriers for Implementing Sustainable Development in Pre-School through Upper Secondary...
A report from the study commissioned by the Australian Government to support the work of the Sustainable Futures Leadership Academy (SFLA).
A presentation and links to reports from CIMA identifying their work on role of accountants in embedding sustainability.
A HEEPI Report on the European Union Emission Trading Scheme, EU Environmental Performance of Buildings Directive and the proposed Carbon Reduction Commitment.
The EAUC has published this abridged version of our forthcoming Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Insight Guide to inform institutions about the CRC.
This report presents the key issues, evidence and proposal for action so that the UK has credible carbon reporting mechanisms.
Two videos from Ellen MacArthur Foundation about the biologist and ecologist at the design table. Products and processes which use nature as mentor, model and measure.
A summary of the CRC text taken from the Chancellor's 2012 Autumn Statement.
This report identifies the pioneering U.S. business schools and faculty dedicated to training future managers to handle complex social issues and provide stewardship of fragile...
A chapter from the The Presidential Perspectives Series on how campuses can leverage sustainability for institutional gain in a competitive marketplace.
A case study from Southampton University on meeting the sustainable needs in a new build.
The EcoCampus encourages and rewards universities for moving towards environmental sustainability and therefore good operational and management practice.
This LGM project led by Bournemouth University aims to promote leadership support for sustainable development.
A University of Bradford led project stimulating strategic change & operational improvements by working with estates & other departments with energy/environmental...
The modern, eco-friendly library represents a significant investment in the future of their students. The building, in the centre of the campus, is designed to be conductive...
A paper which emphasises that that social norms are a vital tool for promoting pro-environmental behaviour, but deploying them is more complex than it seems.
Sustainable ICT in Further and Higher Education, a JISC report, provides useful information on good practice in environmentally sustainable ICT
ICT briefing by JISC for the senior management team in November 2011, elaborating on the ways available for institutions to use ICT to go green, employing a couple of case studies
See how, as part of its drive to become a leader in sustainable development, the University of St Andrews put in place a far-reaching Sustainable Development Strategy.