Managing the use of finite resources To send 0% of waste to landfill To increase recycling to 75% of waste To reduce water usage per head (in m3 by 10% by 2020) To reduce the cost of water usage (in m3 by 10% by 2020) Reduction of paper costs from by 10% per head by 2020 Improve recycling across the University Ongoing leak surveys with ADSM (water and energy efficiency experts). Analysis of water systems Regular audits of water usage Manage the use of paper, and consider digital alternatives Continue to work with SCAG to develop recycling opportunities Progress the introduction of sub-metering for water Gather information on paper usage by and identify possible areas of improvement Consider opportunities for internal recycling Ensure recycling is made simple and accessible for all Consider initiatives to reduce water usage Consider initiatives to reduce paper usage Reducing emissions associated with travel Successful implementation of Travel Plan Calculation and reduction of Scope 3 emissions Reduction in single person car occupancy Consider alternatives to face-to-face meetings Reduce emissions from University travel Introduce new travel plan for 2015/16 Monitor and manage car park usage Work with BU and First Bus to ensure travel opportunities for AUB are fit for purpose Develop policy and process to measure Scope 3 emissions Continue to work to reduce single person car occupancy, and identify initiatives to support this Ensure public transport opportunities remain fit for purpose Implement policy and process to measure and reduce scope 3 emissions Managing the estate efficiently To maintain NIA for teaching per student below 3.5m2, and remain the most Ensure that the estate is used efficiently, whilst meeting the needs of the curriculum Undertake comprehensive review of space utilisation and Develop comprehensive utilisation / space allocation policy or approach
efficient of the identified sub-group of specialist institutions in both NIA for teaching per student and GIA per head To maintain a space utilisation figure above 20% Ensure buildings (new and existing) are sustainable Maintain carbon emissions for new developments below equivalent emissions for alternative residential use Use utilisation data to support future planned developments and to identify priority concerns All developments (upgrades or new buildings) to be sustainable, and maintain lower emissions than alternative, residential use identify pinchpoints / variations by course Develop bank of data on space usage to inform future estate developments Ensure that sustainability is a formal part of the plans for any proposed estates development project, and monitor its implementation Developing staff awareness and engagement To establish environmentally sound behaviour as the norm, improving performance against targets in each priority area Use policy and procedure to establish environmentally responsible behaviour as normative Ensure all staff and students are aware of the commitment to sustainability, and adopt this as part of their own values Support implementation of new Procurement Policy Review all other policies which have direct carbon implications Consider how best to champion sustainability Work with SU to engage with students Consider initiatives or mechanisms which can influence staff and student behaviour Consider awareness raising activities or campaigns and their likely impact By monitoring performance against targets, identify areas where achievement is disappointing and develop targeted activity