The money that institutions spend on travel and transport is often not immediately felt or seen. Mileage claims and vehicle fleet management are among the few which are immediately visible; what's unseen are many hidden costs, not limited to financial expenditure. For example, costs associated with staff time spent travelling, providing parking spaces year-round, and the overall carbon footprint of student and staff journeys.
The impact on the environment can be significant, especially with international journeying for studies, business, and conferences remaining popular. The much needed measures to reduce excessive vehicle use are important for any university or college seeking to achieve the aims of its environmental commitments.
Connect with other EAUC members interested in this area of sustainability, by joining the EAUC's Transport Community of Practice. This group is for EAUC members only.
EAUC-Scotland's Travel and Transport Topic Support Network (TSN) is open to all, providing an opportunity for those working in or with the further and higher education sector to share ideas and questions and to get together to hear from particular speakers or discuss topics of interest.
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.
Keeping Oxford Brookes University moving is a daily challenge. With 2,800 staff and 18,500 students, Brookes needs a clean, green and sustainable means of getting people between...
In 2014, a School survey conducted to understand commuting habits showed that at least 40% of journeys made by students and staff were made on foot or by bicycle.
Orientation Week (O’Week) celebrations at the University of Adelaide attract over 15,000 students each year.
In partnership with the Department for Education and the Department for Energy and Climate Change, Salix is launching a research pilot project for a limited amount of...
Moving the masses – a commuter revolution The University of Wollongong (UOW) has developed and implemented a significant Sustainable Transport Strategy to shift...
The Travel and Transport Topic Support Network held their bi-annual meeting in collaboration with ACT TravelWise at the University of Dundee on 27th May 2015....
The Sustainability Team at the University of Reading works with local bus company Reading Buses to provide an excellent service for staff, students and visitors. Responsiveness...
Newcastle University's Travel and Expenses Policy is led by Procurement and is filtered down to staff through management. The University is hopeful to see an improvement...
Thinking outside the rectangle: beyond the carpark for sustainable transport. In a few short years, implementation of the University of Tasmania’s sustainable transport...
Doing the right thing – a holistic approach to sustainability. At Otago Polytechnic we believe in doing the right thing. Our goals are to have every graduate a sustainable...
The Green Gown Awards Australasia Winners’ summary 2014 provides a summary of the projects recognised by this year's Awards, the International Awards and the ACTS...
View the photographs taken at "Challenging Connections" Annual Conference 2015.
Canterbury Christ Church University present their annual 2014 Sustainability Report.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how the University of Brighton has adopted sustainability as one of its core goals, as reflected in the institution’s Strategic Plan.
This presentation is the final Keynote from day one of the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by Leeds City Council, ASDA and...
This presentation is from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by University of Leeds and falls under the Leadership and Governance...
The EAUC Annual Conference 2015 programme in full!
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, presented by Energy Saving Trust and falls under the Estates and Operations Stream.
This presentation is from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by University of Southampton and falls under the Estates and...
Plymouth University present their 2014 Sustainability Report.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how University of Lincoln is making good progress in addressing its environmental impacts.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how University of Dundee has been rated number one in Scotland and in the UK Top 10 for the past 5 years.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Oxford Brookes University are working towards achieving their ambitious targets to ensure that the University has a positive impact on the...
This example is an infographic from University of Leicester and is the Environment Team's Sustainability Scorecard for 2013/14
University of London present their 2014 Annual Sustainability Report
This is a film based on the best selling photography book, "The Earth from the Air".
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
How to manage fuel consumption on the road, from the basics to more advanced tips
The 2014 Green Gown Awards Winners’ Brochure which explores the journeys all these institutions have taken.
Over December 2014 the EAUC created a series of resources to inspire and keep sustainability at the forefront of everyone’s minds during the festive season.
An affordable and easy to administer bicycle loan scheme which is designed to promote cycling through minimising the barriers to staff and students
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Royal Conservatoire of Scotland manage their waste and energy to ensure their facilities are excellent for staff and students.
Outstanding progress in reducing staff single person car commuter journeys from 40% to 16.5% has been achieved at Newcastle through consistent university wide effort over a decade
Emily has been a pioneer for the University, carving a place for sustainability initiatives, generating University-wide interest & determinedly driving sustainability up the...
The University of Strathclyde is committed to ensuring its students make a useful and positive contribution to social and environmental challenges, locally and globally
Glasgow Caledonian University has set the wheels in motion for a project where bikes are transforming lives. reCYCLE has been recognised as contributing to a 2014 Games Legacy...
E-Collegey was launched at Uxbridge College in 2012 to boost participation in green activities and encourage awareness of sustainability issues.
The Winners' Brochure for the International Green Gown Awards 2014 which brings together the finalists and winners of these Awards which are growing globally.
EAUC's Annual Report and summary from 2012 showing a year of work and achievement.
EAUC's Annual and Impact reports from 2013 showing a year of work and achievement.
Legal update for EAUC Members (September 2012) about the replacement of Business Link and Direct.gov
A quarterly briefing paper which is submitted to AUDE members which ensures the voice of the EAUC and its Members are heard at this strategic level. September 2014 issue.
A quarterly briefing paper which is submitted to AUDE members which ensures the voice of the EAUC and its Members are heard at this strategic level. May 2014 issue.
St Andrews have created Little Green Guides, all printed on recycled paper (naturally), updated for 2014, and ready for distribution over Freshers’ Week!
A video, set in the beautiful towns and countryside of Dorset and Hampshire, showing a variety of different cycling activities to encourage everyone to get cycling
This handbook is designed to support the work of members who represent the union on environmental issues. It will help in the appointment of new reps and contribute to put...
This presentation, taking the HullUTravel project as a case study, is from the 2014 Annual Conference and gives ideas, information on funding opportunities and examples of...
Responses from EAUC Members about setting up a bike doctor scheme to help get more people cycling on campus. Includes examples from three institution who have one.
The University of Sheffield and ReCycle Bikes are working together to provide students with reliable, cheaper alternatives to new bikes.
Falmouth Exeter Plus is the shared services delivery partner of Falmouth University and the University of Exeter at their £200M shared campus in Cornwall.
Situated on a rural campus 4.5 km S of Lancaster city centre, the area is hilly and can experience inclement weather, not ideal geographical conditions for a successful Travel...
A guide for using videoconferencing and collaboration technology to reduce travel and carbon emissions. How the right technology can be a usable alternative to physical travel...
View the Carbon Trust's range of case studies covering public sector bodies including universities and colleges.
A quarterly briefing paper which is submitted to AUDE members which ensures the voice of the EAUC and its Members are heard at this strategic level. November 2013 issue.
EAUC Member responses about what other institutions set as a parking permit distance threshold for staff?
An in-depth guide that discusses the environmental and financial issues around students taking their cars to university with them and the alternative forms of transport available.
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 from the Carbon Trust and Sheffield Hallam University demonstrating the development and implementation of a University-wide strategic Carbon Management Plan.
This guide explains how you can assess the sustainability of different products and the companies that make them. And it outlines the right questions to ask manufacturers in...
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...
The United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014) highlights the fact that education is central to UNEP’s mandate of “inspiring,...
Harper Adams University has launched an innovative solution to collecting materials for recycling at its Shropshire based campus.
The carbon report from the EAUC annual conference 2013 from data covering energy, waste, water, travel and accommodation.
A report which demonstrates the total carbon emissions from the EAUC Annual Conference 2013 including emissions from energy, water, waste, accommodation, and travel.
Aston University signed a ‘salary conversion’ arrangement with Tusker allowing their university employees to exchange up to 20% of their salary for a new car for...
A presentation for EAUC annual conference 2013 on active travel and bike-loan schemes.
Three case studies of Cycle-Work projects where innovative cycle solutions have been installed to support sustainable travel strategies.
Responses from EAUC Members offering advice on setting up a DIY bike repair station
Colin Buchanan from Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) worked with Loughborough University to provide a full range of travel planning services; results in this case study.
Presentations from Day 1 (EAUC 13th Annual Conference) workshop sessions.
Sustainability: Taking the Next Step Workshop sessions which help you continue the learning and inspiration from the 13th EAUC Annual Conference 2009 held at...
Workshop sessions which help you continue the learning and inspiration from the 14th EAUC Annual Conference 2010 held at Bangor University between the 22nd March - 24th...
Workshop sessions which help you continue the learning and inspiration from the 14th EAUC Annual Conference 2010 held at Bangor University between the 22nd March - 24th...
Scotland’s universities and colleges have publicly declared their intention to address the challenges of climate change and reduce their carbon footprints by signing the...
Scotland's universities and colleges have publicly declared their intention to address the challenges of climate change and reduce their carbon footprints by signing the...
The winners' brochure from the 2010 Green Gown Awards.
Confronted with the rising cost – both financial &environmental – of conventional fuel, Blackpool & The Fylde College has driven its sustainable transport using waste...
Case studies from the winner and highly ommended for the Continuous Improvement category from the 06/07 Green Gown Awards
The University of Leeds took part in the UTravelActive project, which promotes health, well-being and sustainable living through encouraging and facilitating active travel.
Green Gown Awards 2011 - winners' brochure from the annual Awards, recognising excellence in sustainability within the further and higher education sector
The Guaranteed Lift Home (GLH) Scheme guarantees University employees, who formally car share, a return journey home should their car share partner let them down
A leaflet from the Green Task Force at the University of Essex, this document highlights some of the University's activities and achievements in sustainability
This resource consists of the environmental policy at the University of Bristol.
EAUC Member responses about taking part in an Everest type challenge to encourage staff to use the stairs rather than the lift.
Notes on DEFRA Workshop – 11th September 2007
This resource takes you to the intranet pages of the University of Birmingham in which they explain the environment and sustainability strategies and policies in place.
EAUC Member response which offers collated car parking charges from universities to ascertain the average price.
EAUC Member responses about the maintenance of electric vehicles.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight see why Loughborough College has been praised for ‘ticking every possible good agenda'.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Nottingham Trent University is an organisation making positive efforts to reduce the effect its activities have on the environment.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Newcastle University are making the commitment to environmental sustainability through a variety of initiatives.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Macquarie University carry out their vision to be ecologically sound, socially just, and economically viable in all activities.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see why Roehampton University is voted ‘number one in London for its environment on and around campus’.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how University of Exeter embeds sustainability into the university that was Times Higher University of the Year 2007/8.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how University of Bristol has had success in reducing its environmental impact over the last ten years.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how University of Bradford's Ecoversity current and past achievements as well as future goals.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how University of Warwick has embedded sustainability to become a great place to work, study and play.
A practical insight into the implementation of internal environmental audits, showing their huge potential to improve operations and form a strong Environmental Management System.