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13 Jun 2022: that educates and inspires an appreciation of the natural environment, and that encourages interventions, research and innovation to enhance and protect biodiversity for future generations.

27 Sep 2022: You may have seen a recent Stagecoach announcement about their decision to withdraw from operating 18 predominantly rural bus routes in Cambridgeshire.

2 Aug 2022: The Sustainability Team Sally Pidgeon, Head of Environmental Sustainability Executive Assistant, Paula Wheldon The Carbon & Energy Team Victoria Blake, Carbon and Energy Team Manager Greg Nolan, Energy Manager Max Shone, Assistant Energy

12 Oct 2022: The annual staff travel survey was last conducted online in October 2022. The survey found that 32% of staff are working from home, which has reduced from 45% in 2021. The survey found 26% are cycling into their workplace and 19% are driving alone.

6 Jan 2022: There are several notable sites for biodiversity, each playing a specific role to support the dynamic relationships between biodiversity enhancement, academic research and engagement with members of the university and the

1 Jul 2022: Search site. Sustainability. Water efficiency in our construction projects. Since adoption of the BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) standard for major projects over a decade ago the University’s ... Following our

5 Aug 2022: Search site. Sustainability. Guidance. Guidance. Buildings. The University's Estate Development team works alongside the Sustainability Team to deliver sustainable concepts within the planning and delivery of its projects. Our construction

18 Aug 2022: The University of Cambridge operates a fleet of pool bikes that it has recently increased up to 79 cycles with the addition of eleven new electric bikes to support journeys at work by employees.

26 Aug 2022: At the end of last year the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) ran a consultation on proposals to change the way people travel in Cambridge. The proposals included a new bus network for the city alongside improvements to cycling and walking routes,

23 May 2022: Between Tuesday 3rd May 2022 and Monday 29th August 2022, the Fitzwilliam Museum presents the True to Nature exhibition. The exhibition explores the ways artists in the 18th and 19th centuries recorded fleeting moments in nature.

5 Jul 2022: Absolute Zero The target of zero emissions is absolute - there are no negative emissions options or meaningful “carbon offsets.” Absolute Zero means zero emissions. Active Travel A mode of travel that uses bodily activity. Examples would be

11 Jul 2022: We are looking to recruit a temporary assignment, for 20-weeks full time, starting in September 2022 to work with the Cambridge Colleges to produce the first inter-collegiate Environmental Sustainability Report.

2 Aug 2022: You can contact me if you're interested in any of the above initiatives, if you're looking to improve the environmental performance of your workplace, or if you have news ... Assistant Carbon Manager – VACANT. I lead on calculation of the University's

21 Apr 2022: As the days are getting longer, there are more reasons to cycle for work or study. One of the barriers to cycling for some is cycling confidence. We know that training can improve your confidence when cycling on the roads and can help you to

20 Oct 2022: Your chance to try out an electric cargo bike for two weeks. Cambridgeshire County Council in partnership with Cambridge based Outspoken Cycles are offering a subsidised ‘Try Before You Buy’ electric cargo bike scheme.

11 May 2022: Five ways to use Yammer that you might not have considered before Yammer is an internal networking tool, connecting you to colleagues across the University. You may already use it, but here are some suggestions that you might not have thought about

25 Oct 2022: Threatened bus services saved! The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) have been working over the last month to negotiate with Stagecoach and other smaller bus operators to retain a number of threatened bus services.

13 Oct 2022: New electric buses will operate on the Universal bus route from next year, with the service extended to serve Girton College, Homerton College and Wolfson College.

21 Apr 2022: As we return to the office, is this the right time to consider how you travel to work/college? Stewart, our Transport Coordinator says absolutely YES.

16 Jun 2022: Mark Jermy, our Senior Grounds Supervisor, and his team have been working tirelessly across the University’s Operational estate to improve our greenspaces for people and nature.

26 Sep 2022: Thinking about cycling to the University but want to feel more confident or improve your skills? Why not take part in a free 2-hour cycle training session. Training can improve your confidence when cycling and help position yourself correctly on the

19 Jul 2022: Research Communication Intern - This intern is working on editing and producing a video or series of short videos showcasing climate change and sustainability related research from across Cambridge Zero’s research

28 Sep 2022: What does your position involve? My role involves developing the first College’s Sustainability Report.

25 Jan 2022: Waste is a major problem in the UK but solutions may seem uninspiring. I am here to show how it can be made fun. Defra has found that in 2020/1 the recycling rate of English households dropped to its lowest level since 2011/12, at 43.8% of all

1 Apr 2022: The good news is that a quick survey of our operations has found lots of post room best-practice aligned with the general themes of ‘Reduce, Re-use and Recycle’. ... to try and do the research and communication to try and deliver those gains.

26 Sep 2022: Launched in 2019, Cambridge Zero connects University departments and wider national and international climate research, policy, and action. ... Through their four pillars of research, education, engagement and decarbonisation, their vision is that a

10 Oct 2022: In addition to the recent news about Stagecoach withdrawing from operating 18 rural bus routes, there are also other changes to the existing bus network and timetables that may have an impact for some staff.

4 Apr 2022: As part of the Green Impact bronze award, the Green Impact team from the ADC theatre have implemented some unique initiatives aimed at reducing the theatre's impact. Sundries Overflow At the Theatre, shows often buy ‘sundries’ which are items

21 Jun 2022: The building itself is low-energy and has scored an ‘Excellent’ BREEAM (Building Research Establishment (BRE) Environmental Assessment Method) rating.

12 May 2022: What does your position involve? My role involves supporting the development of the new Sustainability Strategy for the University, which will replace the previous Environmental Sustainability Policy and Strategy.

27 Apr 2022: The production of alcohol is an incredibly energy intensive process as large amounts of water and fertilizer are required to grow the grain, grapes, and botanicals.

4 Feb 2022: It will also involve undertaking research into leading Sustainability Strategies within other organisations and summarising the findings.

21 Jul 2022: On 23 June 2022, insect ecologist and Clare Fellow Dr Ed Turner led a lunchtime ‘Wild Walk’ along the strips at the front of the Memorial Court lawns that have, for the second successive year, been seeded for wildflowers and left unmown.

25 Oct 2022: On the 3rd October, the Sustainability Team began a 12-month trial of a car park space booking system at the Greenwich House & University Library West Road car parks. Participating in the trial is optional and open to current parking permit holders

29 Nov 2022: This desk-based research project produced a comprehensive document cataloguing species and habitat types across the estate.

24 Nov 2022: Register for Love to Ride’s winter competition and every quick bike ride you take from the 1st to the 25th of December will enter you for daily prize draws. Plus, if you encourage someone else to ride, you get an entry into the additional

20 Jul 2022: The University of Cambridge is seeking a knowledgeable and committed individual to join the University's Sustainability Team as the Assistant Sustainability Manager.

25 Jul 2022: Getting a better knowledge of career opportunities in science, and how to integrate sustainability into scientific research.

16 Dec 2022: The Climate Challenge (previously named the Carbon Challenge) is an entrepreneurship competition for postgraduate and PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. Over the Lent term, participants have the opportunity to attend training sessions on

24 Jun 2022: Research Fellow Cicely Marshall commented:. “The Backs location is strategic for otters, providing a stepping stone between the upper and lower reaches of the Cam.

21 Mar 2022: UN World Wildlife Day in Cambridge At Lucy Cavendish College, we’ve been working hard to encourage more wildlife onto our grounds. With a multipronged approach, we have set up policies (such as no hedge cutting during nesting season) and installed

8 Jun 2022: What does your position involve?   My role will involve facilitating change and will include carrying out consultation and engagement across the University and externally, developing policies and procedures, working with suppliers and seeking

20 Jul 2022: What does your position involve?   As Sustainable Transport Intern, I will be reviewing Building Travel Plans across the University of Cambridge Estate to ensure they are consistent with the University’s Transport Strategy.

25 Oct 2022: What does your position involve? I’m the Interim Deputy Head of Sustainability. So that means leading the Carbon and Energy team - although to be honest first impressions are that they really know their stuff – which is a real plus!

21 Mar 2022: What does your position involve? The Energy Team offers a Service Level Agreement to the University and the 31 Colleges to centrally support energy usage and reduce our carbon footprint. I support the College side with the energy inbox and validate

16 Jun 2022: It is always exciting when you see bees visit your garden. If you have a closer look at which bees are in your garden you may notice one type of bee is more abundant than the others.

14 Oct 2022: The University of Cambridge is seeking a knowledgeable and committed individual to join the University's Sustainability Team as the Sustainability Coordinator.

12 Aug 2022: The summer holidays give us here at the Sustainability Team a chance to see what improvements and updates we can make behind the scenes. One thing that the Sustainability Team has been looking to do for a while now, is to rename our Environment and

27 Jul 2022: The University of Cambridge Estates Division is looking to recruit an Interim Deputy Head of Sustainability. This is a senior role within the Sustainability Team in the Estates Division, reporting to the Interim Head of Sustainability.

23 Jun 2022: If you were leaving Greenwich House on Wednesday, you might have seen the motley crew of 12 members of the Sustainability Team getting ready to be taken on our team cycle tour of Cambridge, led by one of our Transport Managers, Mike Davies.