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29 Aug 2023: Search site. Sustainability. The latest news from Procurement Services. Submitted by Susannah Cook on Tue, 2023-08-29 13:20. ... bins. Over the next few months, the University will be inviting tenders from a range of hospitality suppliers, with new

2 Oct 2023: Our Targets to establish accurate billing and consumption data across the operational estate to have more detailed information about our water usage at high consuming sites to establish an evidence based target for water usage across the operational

7 Dec 2023: Annual Report 2021/2022 Environmental Sustainability Vision, Policy and Strategy Transport Strategy Communications and Engagement Strategy Waste Strategy Carbon Reduction Strategy Biodiversity Action Plan Sustainable Food Policy Sustainable Business

9 Feb 2023: For the first time, the Cambridge University Colleges are collectively publishing a sustainability report. The report explores sustainable actions and initiatives that the Colleges are undertaking. Funded by the College Bursar’s Sustainability

3 May 2023: The earliest date the new policy will be in place is from September 2024.

18 Jan 2023: The geofencing technology is built into the e-scooters and will automatically start to slow the speed as the e-scooter approaches a new speed limit zone. ... In the UK Voi is introducing new measures to ensure safe riding:.

23 Jun 2023: Search site. Sustainability. New Environmental Policy. Submitted by Susannah Cook on Fri, 2023-06-23 10:32.

6 Oct 2023: The new timetable will see the re-introduction of the weekend service to Addenbrooke’s Hospital. ... The new service was officially launched on 29 September at the West Hub.

22 Jun 2023: On Wednesday 21st June 2023, The Environmental Sustainability Team (EST) hosted our inaugural Sustainability Showcase at Wolfson College dscf8337.jpg Photography credits Stewart Bethell. This year’s award ceremony looked a bit different than how

30 Mar 2023: TEC is a not for profit organisation and has a wealth of experience in on-boarding establishments such as us with new suppliers and we are looking forward to the expertise ... As part of the new contract, we are planning to install automated meter

31 Aug 2023: New to cycling or getting back into it? Make sure that your bike fits you properly and that you can control it comfortably. Is its roadworthy? And do you have the right equipment? 1.

13 Apr 2023: Other students who are leaving Cambridge for a new job or opportunity, were struggling to sell their bikes. ... Written by: Carl Tatterton, Head of Estates and Operations Manager New Keep Cups from University of Cambridge Investment Management Limited!

26 Oct 2023: To make content from the Environmental Sustainability Team more accessible to our the University community, a new SharePoint communications site has been developed.

21 Apr 2023: The Environmental Sustainability Team are pleased to be offering a paid (up to) 24-week Internship from July 2023. We are looking for a recent graduate who will work with us to develop a more accessible approach, and tools relating to,

26 Apr 2023: This is to facilitate the building of a new crossing point as part of the Cambridge South Rail Station planning conditions, between Francis Crick Avenue and the Addenbrooke’s spur section ... A new timetable for the Universal bus has just been

27 Jul 2023: The Environmental Sustainability Team will work with relevant departments based at Greenwich House and on Madingley Rise to establish new processes (e.g.

15 Jun 2023: The University has invested in a new fleet of electric buses, which are expected to commence operation this summer.

26 Sep 2023: Hazardous Waste. The University has two new suppliers for the disposal of hazardous waste. ... bins. Hospitality. Over the next few months, the University will be inviting tenders from a range of hospitality suppliers, with new University-wide agreements

20 Feb 2023: We also have new evening team members arriving to support our evening opening hours.

11 Oct 2023: The Role: The University of Cambridge is seeking a knowledgeable and committed individual to join the University's Environmental Sustainability Team as their Biodiversity Manager.

26 Jul 2023: that goes on board, as well as being wrapped in the new livery. ... The new buses feature a new design of seat, free wi-fi and USB charging points.

21 Mar 2023: Voi ‘Travel at Work’ pilot. The Sustainability Team has launched a pilot using Voi for Travel at Work journeys. This six-month trial will evaluate the feasibility of using e-bikes and e-scooters by staff travelling between sites for meetings and

15 Feb 2023: Additional Dr Bike sessions Month Day Date Location March 2023 Tuesday 14/03/2023 Newnham College (Student Travel Survey prize) April 2023 Thursday 13/04/2023 TBC April 2023 Tuesday 18/04/2023 TBC May 2023 Tuesday 09/05/2023 TBC May 2023 Thursday

28 Nov 2023: The Environmental Sustainability Team secured an award at the Sustainable Travel Awards held at York Racecourse on the evening of 23rd November. They won the ‘E-Mobility Project of the Year’ category for the work to make Voi e-scooters and

23 Oct 2023: The Sustainability Team are inviting applications from Green Impact Teams for a micro-grant of up to £250 to support small scale sustainability projects within University institutions that will contribute to the delivery of the University's

21 Aug 2023: I’m Danielle, the new Assistant Carbon Manager in the Sustainability Team.

26 Jul 2023: I am also looking forward to attending the Freshers Fair and hopefully inspiring a new cohort of Cambridge students to get involved in sustainability work whilst they are here! ... Fast Fashion', the rate at which fast fashion brands cycle around new

18 Jan 2023: I’m the Sustainability Coordinator. I will be leading on the development of the University-wide waste strategy and its associated activities, along with working alongside our new waste contractor to

26 Sep 2023: Assessment into our scope 3 emissions has shown these emissions to be around 90% of University emissions scope_3.png The University has been reporting annually on carbon emissions relating to scope 1, 2 and 3 sources for a number of years, past

16 Oct 2023: The University of Cambridge’s 2023 annual travel survey is now open, and all staff are invited to complete it online by 5pm on 30 October. The short survey, which takes less than five minutes to complete, asks about how you travelled to work each

15 May 2023: The Environmental Sustainability Team launched a pilot for ‘Travel at Work’ journeys in March 2023. This six-month trial evaluates the feasibility of using e-bikes and e-scooters by staff for travel for work purposes.

17 Nov 2023: The Role: The University of Cambridge is seeking a knowledgeable and committed individual to join the University's Environmental Sustainability Team as its Sustainability Reporting Manager.

23 Feb 2023: We are inviting staff to participate in a short 4-minute survey to help us with our research on peak-time congestion in Cambridge.

17 Aug 2023: From 1 October 2023 businesses must no longer supply, sell or offer certain single-use plastic items in England. The full guidance on what is included in the ban is here. We have summarised this below: Polystyrene food and drink containers

4 Apr 2023: Volunteer as a Green Impact auditor and gain a digital badge from SOS-UK! Join training delivered by SOS-UK in the morning, and then in the afternoon complete 1-3 environmental audits of department and college teams who have been taking part in our

24 Mar 2023: Do you remember when you were a young child and you played Hide and Seek, or Treasure Hunt? Can you recall that tingling, screech-making feeling when you found what you were looking for, a hidden friend or, perhaps, even better – treasure!? Well it

22 Mar 2023: along with our Management Team, have recently transformed its internal lighting system with an upgrade to a new LED lighting system that will reduce energy consumption and cut fuel costs. ... Some of the key benefits of the new lighting system are that

24 Mar 2023: Car Park Booking System Snapshot Update The Sustainability Team is carrying out a 12-month trial of a car park space booking system at the Greenwich House (GH) & University Library West Road (ULWR) car parks. The trial began on 3rd October 2022,

4 Apr 2023: As part of our commitment to carbon reduction, the University has guidelines for how to travel on business more sustainably. A short video summary has just been published to introduce the guidelines.

31 Mar 2023: Staff will have the option to lease a new electric car over a period of 24, 36 or 48 months. ... A further update will be coming soon with details of who the new supplier is.

8 Sep 2023: Sustainable farming charity LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) has welcomed Cambridge University’s Park Farm as its latest Demonstration Farm, in recognition of its commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of its dairy enterprise.

11 Aug 2023: We want to showcase their hard work, and also inspire new teams to take up an Excellence project now that our 2023/2024 toolkit is now live! ... They aimed for 100 staff members to take the new CUP&A carbon literacy course by the end of July 2023.

21 Apr 2023: Job Opportunities in the Carbon and Energy Team Assistant Carbon Manager The Assistant Carbon Manager has a focus and leads on reducing the carbon impact of the University's labs and lab-based research.

7 Feb 2023: As part of Fauna and Flora International’s ongoing commitment to the environment, the Green Group inaugurated a Green Fund. This pot of money is set aside for small-to-medium-sized projects that aim to green FFI’s activities both in the UK and

22 Feb 2023: As part of their commitment to provide development opportunities for students keen to acquire real-world experience in the investment sector, UCIM (University of Cambridge Investment Management) runs a summer internship programme, focused on

20 Nov 2023: The path to achieving sustainable mobility is multifaceted—it is paved with intricate research, actionable solutions, and a profound understanding of practical challenges. As a PhD candidate in the Department of Land Economy at the University of

15 Feb 2023: Gold Food February: Tell them your views on good food What does ‘good food’ mean to you? Can you recall a memorable food experience with friends or neighbours? What does a good food neighbourhood look like to you?

29 Jun 2023: In another UK-first, the University’s stock of new wheelie bins are made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic collected from the local area. ... The new system will allow us to recycle far more materials than before which will make a positive

17 May 2023: Darwin College will host the first fully plant-based Cambridge May Ball this year. Organisers plan to work with local vendors and the Darwin catering staff to produce high-quality vegan food and drinks on the night, which for VIP guests also