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!
YouthXchange Guidebook on Climate Change and Lifestyles, published by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the United Nations...
An edited excerpt of the former Wales environment minister's ‘A small country with big sustainability ambitions,’from the ENDS Annual Lecture 2011.
View two Education for Sustainability (EFS) guides produced by Dr Alex Ryan and Professor Daniella Tilbury from the University of Gloucestershire.
People & Planet is the largest student network in Britain campaigning to end world poverty, defend human rights and protect the environment.
The UK Government's Sustainable Procurement Action Plan produced by DEFRA in 2007. Incorporating the Government response to the report of the Sustainable Task Force. Part...
This 2011 report, compiled by Ernst & Young, defines the changing meaning of sustainability for a Chief Financial Officer in any organisation, including universities and...
A response from the University and College Union on meeting the low carbon skills challenge
Sustainable development in higher education: 2008 update to HEFCE's strategic statement and action plan.
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.
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...
This significant piece of activity was undertaken by Guild HE in late 2009/early 2010 alongside Universities UK and in discussion with HEFCE
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.
A HEFCE commissioned report to carry out an evaluation of the Revolving Green Fund (RGF).
The output from 3 consultation seminars which contributed to the 2009 sustainable development action plan.
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 Carbon Trust Standard for Carbon publicly recognises your organisation's efforts in reducing carbon emissions.
Notes from the UCU Sustainability workshop looking at the problems and successes of implementing the sustainable paradigm.
This Universities UK publication showcases the contribution of higher education institutions to this ‘greening’ agenda. Published 2008.
An interactive employee engagement tool from the Carbon Trust.
Information on AUDE's sub-group which works on sustainability and reporting to the Executive committee.
TRAC, Transparent Approach to Costing, is the standard methodology used by UK HEIs for costing their main activities.
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...
The LEEF is to invest in energy efficiency retrofit to public sector-owned and occupied buildings.
This guide produced by the Scottish Government is designed to help employees who want to reduce their carbon footprint.
EAUC Member, Wiltshire College, is a large General Further Education College in the South West region. It has a commitment to Sustainable Development and has been working to...
Video, presentation and notes from a workshop session about Changing values to create a sustainable culture from the 2012 EAUC Conference.
A session from 2011 Conference which attempts to answer this question to ensure we're all prepared!