Integrating climate into strategy and planning: Where are we? Where are we going?
Climate change is amongst the most important strategic drivers for universities and all organisations. But it is difficult to integrate into strategy and planning because of its scale and complexity,…
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Beyond the lecture hall: the surprising environmental role of universities
Don’t all young people care passionately about the environment? Shouldn’t all students be aware of the impact of the universities they choose? It’s an easy assumption to make, but I’d…
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Making strides on your journey to Net Zero
Targeting Net Zero in higher education With the bulk of their activities based around knowledge and services, universities’ work is generally less energy-intensive than organisations that engage in material production…
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Creating Sustainable Universities by Taking a Whole Systems Approach
Taking a systems approach to sustainability is fundamental if universities are to be truly sustainable and drive forward environmental and social equity. The approach stands on the assumption that breaking…
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Net Zero Carbon Goals: Is Business Travel Taking You In The Wrong Direction?
Travel typically represents around 20% of most universities’ Scope 3 emissions. The trouble is, Procurement directors across the country are telling us that travel is like a switch that was turned…
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