This provides college and university institutions with specific guidance on embedding sustainability using a whole-institution approach, with inspiring examples of good practice from others are already doing so.
The Guide offers a starting point and signposts the route to more information if wishing to delve deeper. It can also be used by those already on the sustainability journey, as a means to review your direction and destination.
Supporting the guide is the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Universities Partnership on Environment and Sustainability (GUPES).
The Guide is structured around the categories outlined in the Sustainability Leadership Scorecard:
Before reading each section, take a moment to pause and reflect on the following questions:
Then, reading the Guide in full, consider how to you'd implement your ideas - what would it take? Who else has done similarly, or made some progress here already?
A presentation that ties the sustainability activities at Glasgow Kelvin College (GKC) to the relevant SDGs as signatories of the accord
All 44 Universities and Colleges in Scotland have become full affiliate members of Electronics Watch, facilitated via their membership of APUC.
Following energy management training with Scottish colleges, two guidance documents have been produced to help get to grips with Automatic Meter Readings and Building Control...
Online Guide on 'How to do Transition at your University or College' published by the Transition Network.
Students from Fife College created a low carbon lunch at the Fife Environmental Partnership Conference and Fair.
This Guide offers tools and approaches to meet a college or university’s goals for compliance, environmental performance, and sustainability in a proactive and effective...
Samphire – what a pickle In the South West there is an abundance of fresh fish and Samphire (or Sea Asparagus) which makes for the ultimate complement to...
"To educate students for a lifetime of contribution to society, colleges and universities accept an enormous challenge. Toward this end, they help students pursue a broad...
Newcastle College Group (NCG) is committed to ensuring sustainability is a key requirement across all of its activities which is understood and engaged in by all stakeholders...
E-Learning for E-veryone Blackpool and The Fylde College’s (B&FC) engaging eLearning course encapsulates sustainability for all levels and abilities, effectively...
The EAUC Energy Management TSN and APUC Utilities UIG met at Borders College on the 17th August 2016 to discuss current priorities in utilities management...
Get Kilmarnock Active The “Get Kilmarnock Active” initiative was a ground breaking innovation designed by Ayrshire College staff and students to promote health,...
Mainstreaming sustainability South Lanarkshire College, East Kilbride, constructed the first building in the UK accredited as “Outstanding” BREEAM (2014) for...
This guide, written by AOSEC (Association of South East Colleges) is a product of Building for the Future - an inter-regional collaboration, part-funded by the GROW EU...
The National College for School Leadership (NCSL) three-year action plan for a whole school approach to implementing sustainable development (This provides a useful model as a...
This guide, written by London Sustainability Exchange and the Learning and Skills Network, looks at good practice and has recommendations for further action.
A new linking tool has enabled schools and colleges to identify their National Network for Collaborative Outreach (NNCO).
This workshop presentation was made to exhibitors at the “Learning and Legacy: The Role of Education in Creating Healthier and Happier Cities” EAUC Annual Conference...
Effective sustainability reporting can play an important role in implementing sustainability at your institution. We want to help our members report on their sustainability...
This is Bridgend College's Annual Health, Safety and Sustainable Development Integrated Report for the year 2014/15.
Details of City College Plymouth's sustainability policy
Myerscough College present their 2014/15 Sustainability Report.
On Thursday 10th December 2015, the EAUC-Scotland Sustainable Construction and Education for Sustainable Development in Further Education Topic Support Networks met at South...
The collective voice of the world’s universities, colleges and students must be heard at COP21 when the United Nations Climate Change Conference takes place in Paris,...
Edinburgh College has built up two thriving community gardens at opposite ends of the city of Edinburgh, and is also in the process of developing four community orchards
South West Energy Centre (SWEC) is an award winning, unique facility providing advice, guidance and training to industry and consumers in all matters relating to the Low Carbon...
Sustainability is about making changes and inspiring a new approach to the way we live in the world, use its resources and interact with the rest of the ecosystem.
Edinburgh College is adopting a holistic approach to sustainability and carbon reduction. The college developed its first Carbon Management Plan in 2014
Saving the planet, saving cash, shrinking the College’s carbon footprint whilst, at the same time, stimulating staff and learners’ imagination in terms of...
The “Let’s Green SWC” initiative takes a holistic approach to sustainability across the institution by seeking to identify and address the impacts of...
Seen to be Green champions a Living Curriculum that is delivered in and beyond the classroom, using gallery and outdoor space and the café
In November 2014 Fife College opened its doors to the nation’s very first vented ‘green’ salon. A new and innovative approach to hairdressing, using all...
Energy efficiency and carbon saving advice for the further and higher education sector.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how South Devon College has fully embraced the Sustainable and Renewable Energy agenda.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Blackpool and The Fylde College are actively engaging students on sustainability.
North Hertfordshire College approached d+b facades with regard to cladding an old 1960’s building. From the first contact to completion they worked with the...
The refurbishment of Nescot College included the addition of a dramatic raked gable end
This biomass project is the second ever cooperatively funded biomass project in the country, the first of this type in the education sector
This presentation was the Keynote for the Further Education Summit, part of the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by Leeds College of...
A list of benefits of an on-board computing system and how having the right information can improve recycling at your university or college.
This Exchange presentation is from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by Pam Reynolds from Blackpool and The Fylde College.
This Exchange presentation is from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by UNEP and falls under the Leadership and Governance Stream.
This Exchange presentation is from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by Salix.
This presentation is from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, Further Education Summit and presented by City College Plymouth.
This presentation is from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, Further Education Summit in partnership with AoC, presented by Graham Whalley,...
This TSN was organised in association with The Academy of Hair, Beauty, Sport & Fitness at Fife College, and hosted at their Halbeath Campus in Dunfermline on the...
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how South West College continues to grow with an ever-evolving sustainability movement across campuses in Cookstown, Dungannon, Enniskillen...
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Hull College Group offers qualifications from entry level to post-graduate, including teacher training and professional qualifications.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Derby College their estate is comprised of modern BREEAM Excellence to Grade 2 listed buildings, which are used 356 days of the year for...
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Basingstoke College of Technology supports the sustainability of the local community and economy.
Part of the mini case study series, "Approaches to fair trade in educational institutions in 2015".
Part of the mini case study series, "Approaches to fair trade in educational institutions in 2015".
In this resource you can view an example, from Blackpool & The Fylde College, of how to create competition for your students through Green Week.
This case study focuses on Leadership for Sustainable Development following research in 2014 into the way the FE sector in Wales is embracing the concept of sustainable...
This case study focuses on Managing Facilities and Estates following research in 2014 into the way the FE sector in Wales is embracing the concept of sustainable development
This case study focuses on A Force for Good - Collaboration, Engagement and ESDGC following research in 2014 into the way the FE sector in Wales is embracing the concept of...
This case study focuses on Links with Business and Local Employers as a result of 2014 research into way the FE sector in Wales is embracing the concept of sustainable development.
South Devon College has developed/written its own in house system that allows it to link its learner database (EBS) to the system and scan learners ID cards at a point in its...
South West Energy Centre is a unique multi award winning facility providing advice, guidance and training to industry and consumers in all matters relating to the Low Carbon Sector
Education for sustainable development was utilised to address environmental and health concerns within the existing care curriculum framework.
Over the last 5 years, Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) has taken on the challenge of integrating sustainability across every corporate department and curriculum area.
The purchase of a real-time energy management system called Eniscope in August 2013 enabled Dundee and Angus College to identify any hidden energy leaks
Students have benefitted from experiencing practical, outdoor activities that are environmentally sound and of benefit to the wider community.
Using Benjamin Franklin’s premise “Involve Me and I’ll Learn”, the College has actively involved students in a number of projects, events and activities...
This project supports families in-need by transforming run-down and derelict properties into modern and affordable homes in the community.
The Green Trail is an induction activity that raises awareness of the importance of environmental sustainability by familiarising students with the College and its grounds
E-Collegey was launched at Uxbridge College in 2012 to boost participation in green activities and encourage awareness of sustainability issues.
This case study demonstrates how d+b facades insulated aluminium rainscreen overcladding, replacement windows and single ply overroofing at The Bournemouth and Poole College.
This case study describes how d+b facades transformed poor accommodation into a contemporary learning environment.
Grow Allot is an exciting initiative created by the City College Plymouth to restore an area of disused ground at its Kings Road site into an allotment style, community garden.
Harrow Colleges’ sustainability objective has benefitted staff, students, contractors, wildlife and the local community by raising awareness and improving working practices.
This project is about embedding sustainability into the student curriculum and into their and staff’s lives at South Essex College.
This facility will provide unique curriculum and learning opportunities for further and higher education and for research and development throughout Belfast and Northern Ireland.
The Manchester College upcycled a derelict Grade 2 listed public baths building, designed by renowned architect Henry Price in 1910
EcoBCoT is a strategic initiative that started in September 2012 and has made a huge impact in its first twelve months at Basingstoke College of Technology
This case study describes how d+b facades refurbished Chelmsford College with aluminium rainscreens, doors and high performance timber-aluminium composite replacement windows.
“That bit extra” promotes engaging projects that has included everything from plants to pants.
A case study with the Carbon Trust and Salford City College which demonstrates how they embedded carbon management into their organisation and developed a carbon management plan.
A case study with the Carbon Trust and Gloucestershire College demonstrating hoe they've been working to reduce its usage of electricity and gas.
A case study about the Stockton Riverside College which was looking to inform the curriculum by developing new sustainability skills provision in partnership to collaboratively...
Case study from Truro and Penwith college on leading to learn and learning to lead: from sustainability to employability, greening the local economy
A case study from Otley College, linking employability and sustainability to enhance educational outcomes for students and promote Education for Sustainability.
A case study from an LSIS funded project at Accrington and Rossendale College where they implemented their sustainable development strategy.
Between 2010 and 2013, LSIS has provided grants to support 63 projects which aim to develop, embed and disseminate effective approaches to sustainable development. Each of...
A case study from Sussex Downs College where an online learning tool was developed (SustainIT) to minimise carbon footprint.
A case study and materials from Stockton Riverside College from a project which aimed to engage learners in sustainable activities through developing an exciting Sustainability...
A case study based on an LSIS project from Blackpool and the Fylde College based on an LSIS project about Student Entitlement to Education for Sustainable Development.
A case study exploring how Bedford College built its capacity embed sustainability into all its functions, at all levels, by securing commitment and engagement from all senior...
LSIS project case study from North Warwickshire and Hinckley College of an interactive e-learning training tool, for promoting and embedding effective practice in sustainability.
A case study of New College Stamford stepping up in sustainability project.
This project focused on setting up Sustainability Champions who will take forward the sustainability agenda, engage staff and embed projects into specific curriculum areas
Gateway College’s LSIS funded project aimed to get teaching staff and young people involved with enterprise and sustainability in a fun and engaging way
A case study from South Thames College about a project that supported the engagement of the College with sustainability organisations within the local community to promote...
A case study from South Staffordshire College about their project which extended carbon reduction/energy saving activities across all campuses.
A case study from an LSIS funded project at City College Coventry where a low-cost, high-value video guide to learning for sustainability was produced.
A case study exploring how Cambridge Regional College developed and embedded learning material relating to sustainability within Academies.
This project aimed to measure the electricity consumption in 5 student residential hostels, using the results to raise awareness that individual actions can impact energy usage
Between 2010 and 2013, LSIS provided grants to support 63 projects which aim to embed effective approaches to sustainable development. This is a case study from Lewisham College.
Between 2010 and 2013, LSIS provided grants to support 63 projects which aim to embed effective approaches to sustainable development. This is a case study from Leicester College.
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