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...
Loughborough University shares their experience of using the Sustainability Leadership Scorecard What was pivotal in you securing senior management authorisation to use the...
University of Leicester's first standalone SDG report.
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.
The University of Cambridge’s Sustainable Food Policy aims to reduce the central catering department’s impact on the environment through, among other initiatives,...
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...
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...
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.
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)...
A report commissioned by Nottingham Trent University’s business support project, 'Working with you' and part funded by ERDF. "As Nottingham’s largest...
Nottingham City Council's draft specification for a joint sustainable taxi tender with fellow Nottingham organisations.
The Trojan mouse of sustainability: ‘Dropping’ sustainability into education Enabling students to learn through a sustainability ‘lens’ equips...
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...
Global modular flooring specialist, Interface, has helped the University of Coventry to create a flexible, open-plan space in its Frederick Lanchester Library.
This is the presentation Andrew Bryers, Energy, Environment and Sustainability Manager at Aston University gave at The Renewables Event, Birmingham NEC, September...
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...
Gail Houghton, Student Engagement Co-ordinator - Walsall College Students’ Union Walsall College is located in an area ranked amongst the 10% most deprived in the...
Dr Petra Molthan-Hill, Principal Lecturer in Business Sustainability - Nottingham Trent University Dr Molthan-Hill led the HEA Green Academy change programme 2013/2014...
David Emley - Keele University Throughout his career at Keele University, David’s passion for Keele’s natural history and commitment to sustaining its...
Andy Stride FRSA - University of Nottingham Andy has developed over 14 different social enterprises tackling both local and global issues linking to the 2030 Sustainable...
Brittany Pummell - Coventry University On entering her final year of undergraduate studies, Brittany decided to go completely waste-free! Since September 2015 she has...
Ulrich Pohanka, Keele University Ulrich set up the Keele Food Co-op during his time at Keele, providing the campus with more than 6 tonnes of organic produce over two...
Vice-Chancellor Julia King, The Baroness Brown of Cambridge - Aston University Julia plays a leading role within the University and nationally in communicating and...
This is the seventh Sustainability Report for the University of Worcester. It describes the institution’s most significant environmental aspects and how these are managed...
The University has always taken ‘a real world’ approach to developing sustainability and this extends to its sustainability reporting. The sustainability reporting...
Saving the dough: Food waste at Warwick The overarching aim of this project was to work across the SU and University community to instigate both institutional change and a...
This is the fourth University Sustainability Report, and it demonstrates the considerable strides and continuous improvement that Keele has made over the last two years in the...
The Biodiversity Index a tool for facilities management.
Fruit Routes Recipes and Guide to Fruit and Foraging on Campus.
Fruit Routes Map and Guide to Fruit and Foraging on Campus.
Will Barber, Coventry University Completed by Will Barber in the final year of a BSc in Geography, the project was pioneering in using fishers’ knowledge to help...
You are what you eat Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is one of the largest and most popular universities in the UK. Nearly 27,000 students study with us across three...
Brum brum: Driving greener fuels at Birmingham Turning scientific research into reality, the University of Birmingham is leading the way in greener vehicles, fuel technology...
“Greening the City” Nottingham Trent University is one of the largest and most popular universities in the UK. Nearly 27,000 students study with us across three...
APPLES – Applied Learning in Sustainability The University of Leicester is proud to be recognised for the Green Gowns Enterprise and Employability category for their...
Carbon week - embedding sustainability into all second year students Climate change, sustainability and decarbonisation will be key factors in every business decision a...
A decade of driving sustainable transport The University of Nottingham has, over the past decade, delivered a suite of creative projects mainstreaming sustainable, healthy,...
EAUC Gold Company Member PCMG showcase four case studies featuring energy cost recovery.
EAUC Gold Company Member Computer Disposals Limited (CDL) collects redundant IT and WEEE equipment from Nottingham Trent and Loughborough Universities. Read the case studies.
Diamond Wood – A new woodland for biodiversity and the community The University of Nottingham's Diamond Wood, close to the University's Sutton Bonington...
Saving space – The new carbon frontier The University of Lincoln achieved a 63% reduction energy consumption and a 58% reduction in carbon emissions for its College of...
Embracing the carbon reduction challenge Keele University has reduced its carbon emissions significantly thanks to a dedicated programme of carbon reduction projects...
“The Pavilion” Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is one of the largest and most popular universities in the UK. Nearly 27,000 students study with us across three...
Carbon vision 2020 In 2010 the Field Studies Council set its vision for 2020 and with the need to reduce carbon emissions a target was set to reduce our carbon emissions by...
Compiling an Annual Sustainability Report is not only a great way to assess progress over a fixed period, but it's also a fantastic way to engage staff, students and the...
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,...
Interface, global modular flooring manufacturer, and Dulux Trade, leading paint manufacturer, were enlisted to help to bring to life the industrial...
Global modular flooring manufacturer, Interface, has helped Birmingham City University (BCU) create a contemporary, open-plan culture for its...
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...