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#WalkThisMay campaign and more! | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/walkthismay-campaign-and-more29 Apr 2021: As the days get longer and warmer it’s a good time to start building some new movement habits into your daily routine. Here at the University individuals can join a walk to the moon challenge on Strava. -
Sustainable Business Travel | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/travel/sustainable-business-travel10 Aug 2021: Business travel can play a key part in achieving academic, research and education objectives at the University of Cambridge. However, in 2018/19, carbon emissions from business travel were estimated to be at least 16,000 tonnes CO2e, with 95% of -
Our approach to carbon reduction | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/our-approach-carbon-reduction1 Feb 2021: Planning: Developing low/zero carbon heating strategies for priority sites. Work is already underway for the New Museums site and we are arranging for feasibility work on the Sidgwick site. ... We have also undertaken a study to look in more detail at -
Independent Limited Assurance Report | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/Annual-Report/important-information-independent-limited-assurance-reports/independent-limited10 Feb 2021: Download PricewaterhouseCoopers’ 'Independent Limited Assurance report to the Council of the University of Cambridge' for the 2022/2023 reporting year. Download PricewaterhouseCoopers’ 'Independent Limited Assurance report to the Council of the -
A new life for discarded bikes at St John’s College | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/new-life-discarded-bikes-st-johns-college27 Apr 2021: Search site. Sustainability. A new life for discarded bikes at St John’s College. -
Meet our new Assistant Energy Manager | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/meet-our-new-assistant-energy-manager27 Jul 2021: Search site. Sustainability. Meet our new Assistant Energy Manager. Submitted by Jessica Haskell on Tue, 2021-07-27 15:50. -
Restarting a Green Team during a global pandemic | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/restarting-green-team-during-global-pandemic28 Apr 2021: became the ‘new normal’ in the months to come. -
(Re!)-introducing Amanda Nolan, Transport Manager | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/re-introducing-amanda-nolan-transport-manager24 Nov 2021: Long-time readers of Greenlines will know we like to profile new members of the Sustainability Team. However recently we welcomed Amanda Nolan back from maternity leave, and thought it would be a good opportunity to reintroduce her to our community! -
Let's Talk Transport | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/lets-talk-transport30 Mar 2021: The discussion will cover topics such as planning and design of new developments, new infrastructure and space priority, technology and innovation as well as who we partner with to achieve positive ... Come and hear about the initiatives we run to help -
Making room for nature at Cambridge University Library |…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/making-room-nature-cambridge-university-library27 Jul 2021: So far this tactic seems to be working. Lastly, we have planted a new border of mature lavender and hebe, which also provides us with some additional colour and scent in -
How cow slurry will power the University's Farm | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/how-cow-slurry-will-power-universitys-farm26 May 2021: You may remember back in November we shared some of the sustainability progress at the University’s Farm, well now we’re back with more and it’s still cow-themed! The Sustainability Team are currently working with the University’s Farm to -
University launches Park and Cycle scheme | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/university-launches-park-and-cycle-scheme26 May 2021: Update: The deadline for applications has been extended until 25th June 2021. To apply for a locker please complete fill in the following form: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CamLockers or, to tell us that you already pay for a locker, please -
College Biodiversity Assistant | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/college-biodiversity-assistant23 Aug 2021: We are looking to recruit a temporary assignment, based in Cambridge, for 6 months full time or pro-rata part-time over 9 months, starting in October 2021, to complete a biodiversity project. The College Biodiveristy Assistant will conduct a -
Birdwatching for beginners | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/birdwatching-beginners24 Feb 2021: In contrast, between April and May 2020, over 7,000 new members signed up to record bird and wildlife sightings. -
World-first sustainable office retrofit begins at new University of…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/world-first-sustainable-office-retrofit-begins-new-university-cambridge-institute17 Mar 2021: Search site. Sustainability. World-first sustainable office retrofit begins at new University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership headquarters. ... The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has announced -
Local Authority Transport Update – get involved in our region |…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/local-authority-transport-update-get-involved-our-region23 Nov 2021: The proposals include:. A new bus network, offering more frequent services, with longer operating hours, more rural connections, and new routes into growing employment sites. -
Thanks for sharing your views with us! | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/thanks-sharing-your-views-us8 Mar 2021: The Sustainability Team are very grateful to the 27% of staff and 9% of students who completed our annual travel survey back in October 2020. Now more than ever, your responses really do matter and your feedback is crucial as we look to shape -
September travel and transport update | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/september-travel-and-transport-update24 Sep 2021: Free cycle training . A new cycle training contract has just been secured with Cambridge based Outspoken Training. ... The sessions are aimed at all types of cyclists, from those just starting out and hopping on a bike for the first time, through to -
Temporary route changes to the Universal bus | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/temporary-route-changes-universal-bus26 Jan 2021: Once complete, the works will significantly reduce the level of vibration from the road and allow more sensitive instruments to be installed in the new Cavendish III lab that is currently -
Litter-ally great to see each other! | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/litter-ally-great-see-each-other27 Apr 2021: trends and hotspots in waste generation, so that new solutions to the problem of marine plastics can be developed. -
The gloves are off – recycling is in safe hands in West Cambridge…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/gloves-are-off-recycling-safe-hands-west-cambridge-departments28 Jul 2021: right guidance and procedures, roll out new collection infrastructure and share communications materials. ... We hope by recycling we can reduce the demand for new plastic production and reduce the amount of CO2 and other pollutants produced by our -
July travel and transport update | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/july-travel-and-transport-update28 Jul 2021: Staff also now have the option to ‘borrow a bike’ and try something new. ... For example, on West Cambridge, the open-access car park is to the rear of the CAPE building, adjacent to the new Civil Engineering building. -
BREEAM Environmental Rating of ‘Excellent’ confirmed for a complex…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/breeam-environmental-rating-excellent-confirmed-complex-lab-refurbishment28 Jun 2021: We have just received the good news that the refurbishment has been officially BREEAM certified as ‘Excellent’. ... year. Written by Alexander Reeve, Sustainable Buildings Advisor. Image of new café, credit SDC. -
Sustainability news from Cambridge University Press and Cambridge…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/sustainability-news-cambridge-university-press-and-cambridge-assessment29 Apr 2021: Search site. Sustainability. Sustainability news from Cambridge University Press and Cambridge Assessment. -
Contribute to an international cycling safety project | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/contribute-international-cycling-safety-project28 Jun 2021: As the University wraps up its Let’s Talk Transport campaign, we wanted to share a new initiative focusing on cycling safety. -
Voi e-scooters and e-bikes, coming soon! | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/voi-e-scooters-and-e-bikes-coming-soon26 May 2021: Talks between the University and micro-mobility provider Voi are being finalised to enable public dockless e-bikes and e-scooters to be deployed in West Cambridge and at Eddington. Users download the Voi app and create an account for which a driving -
Turning cow slurry into electricity at the University Farm |…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/turning-cow-slurry-electricity-university-farm29 Sep 2021: The Sustainability Team have been working with the University Farm to install a slurry-fuelled Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant at the Farm. The plant is now up and running and, in the month of August, was the second most efficient system of its size -
Supporting biodiversity - how can you help? | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/supporting-biodiversity-how-can-you-help24 Sep 2021: Back in October 2020 the University launched its first-ever Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) to help ensure we have a positive impact on biodiversity and ecosystems. Staff and students are integral to achieving this ambition and many of you came -
Which single-use disposables do we use the most and how can we reduce …
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/which-single-use-disposables-do-we-use-most-and-how-can-we-reduce-them25 Feb 2021: Earlier this year, we reported that an estimated 97% of the University’s waste comes from single-use items. This means a mountain of waste - roughly 1800 tonnes - is generated every year by staff, students, and visitors to our buildings from items -
A fresh future for the University's Equipment Replacement…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/fresh-future-universitys-equipment-replacement-programme24 Feb 2021: The headlines are:. Replacing an old ultra-low temperature (-80’C) freezer with a new energy efficient one may now receive up to 25% of the cost of the new unit ... Purchasing of new energy efficient additional equipment is no longer eligible for ERP -
Share your wildlife sightings to support local biodiversity |…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/share-your-wildlife-sightings-support-local-biodiversity3 Mar 2021: This World Wildlife Day we’re delighted to announce our latest citizen science opportunity! Some of you may remember that last year the University of Cambridge published its first-ever Biodiversity Action Plan, known locally as the BAP. -
Double Green Gown Award recognition for University of Cambridge |…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/double-green-gown-award-recognition-university-cambridge22 Nov 2021: At a virtual Awards Ceremony on 18 November, the University of Cambridge had a double success in the Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland! As well as being Highly Commended in the '2030 Climate Action' category, the University came away as Winner of the -
Our 2021 sustainability heroes: the people behind the progress |…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/our-2021-sustainability-heroes-people-behind-progress21 Aug 2021: Despite an increasing workload, Danita Pearson has singlehandedly developed a new system for managing lab waste that allows for safe disposal, efficient training of new staff and students, and the recycling ... Abby is an apprentice whose ideas and -
Flexible public transport tickets and free bike lockers |…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/flexible-public-transport-tickets-and-free-bike-lockers21 Aug 2021: Submitted by Jessica Haskell on Sat, 2021-08-21 13:46. Flexible bus and train tickets to reflect new ways of working. ... The new ticket gives at least a 20% saving compared to a monthly ticket. -
Reflections on Land Economy’s Green Impact in lockdown |…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/reflections-land-economys-green-impact-lockdown26 May 2021: This year I’m trying two new varieties: Rocket and Kestrel (because they look pretty). ... We’ve found that our online coffee breaks, annual January Step Challenge, the launch of a new virtual book club, online yoga sessions and even a bread-making -
Save Our Cycles - addressing bike theft in Cambridge | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/save-our-cycles-addressing-bike-theft-cambridge28 Jun 2021: Cycle theft is the most reported crime in Cambridge and Camcycle has joined with Cambridge City Council, Cambridgeshire Police and other local organisations to raise awareness of the issue and ensure cyclists across Cambridgeshire take reasonable -
The Cambridge student helping Colleges switch to sustainable takeaway …
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-student-helping-colleges-switch-sustainable-takeaway29 Apr 2021: The market for takeaway food delivery has grown dramatically in recent decades, however an unwanted side effect is the increased waste generation and pollution from single-use disposable food containers. -
Award-winning sustainability projects from across the University |…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/award-winning-sustainability-projects-across-university29 Jul 2021: The first step was to update their departmental waste handbook which is the main source of information for new starters in the departments. ... This was solidified by the new Green Team webpage which sits within the official IfM website. -
Free, personalised travel advice for University staff returning to…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/free-personalised-travel-advice-university-staff-returning-work26 May 2021: Submitted by Jessica Haskell on Wed, 2021-05-26 17:15. This new service has been introduced by the University to help staff explore the alternative travel options that might be ... The service would be particularly useful if you're a relatively recent -
Sustainability is top of the agenda with Head of Sustainable…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/sustainability-top-agenda-head-sustainable-procurement-appointment24 Sep 2021: The SPP is a major component of the Finance Transformation Programme (FTP) which promises to create a compelling new future focused on improving the function and the experience of Finance to -
Important update to the University’s Electricity Devolution Project…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/important-update-universitys-electricity-devolution-project-edp22 Jan 2021: This has created difficulties in both setting baselines for new EDP participants (those not involved up to now) and also comparing existing EDP participant performance against pre-Covid consumption. ... 19. All EDP departmental baselines have been removed -
Sustainable procurement key to the University’s journey to…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/sustainable-procurement-key-universitys-journey-zero-carbon30 Mar 2021: The University is delighted to announce the launch of the Finance Transformation Programme’s Strategic Procurement and Purchasing (SPP) project. -
Can’t decide which bike to buy? Borrow a bike to test out on your…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/cant-decide-which-bike-buy-borrow-bike-test-out-your-commute26 May 2021: We’re excited to be launching a ‘Borrow a Bike’ scheme which will allow University staff to test a bike for up to 3 months for the commute to work. -
University of Cambridge Sustainable Business Travel Policy…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/university-cambridge-sustainable-business-travel-policy-consultation10 Aug 2021: Please note this consultation is now closed, and further details on the Sustainable Business Travel Policy will be released soon. National and international business travel can play a key part in academic, research and education objectives at the -
Cambridge Zero student survey on climate change and sustainability |…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-zero-student-survey-climate-change-and-sustainability30 Jul 2021: Cambridge Zero want to hear your views! All students at the University of Cambridge, graduates and undergraduates alike, are invited to fill out this 6-minute survey (full link here: https://forms.office.com/r/1RFt0ZeH8K) so we can better understand -
Saving trees, resources and money: the MRC Epidemiology Unit over…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/saving-trees-resources-and-money-mrc-epidemiology-unit-over-lockdown26 May 2021: Members of our Unit have already been promoting the use of electronic notebooks and we will look to promote this in our new quarterly Green impact newsletter, which will be circulated -
Wildflower corridors could be the future for Cambridge Colleges |…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/wildflower-corridors-could-be-future-cambridge-colleges2 Aug 2021: Amongst the turbulence of the pandemic, thousands found much-needed solace in the natural world. A survey conducted by Natural England found that 38% of respondents felt that nature and wildlife had become more important for their wellbeing since -
World Book Day 2021: A celebration of nature reading | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/world-book-day-2021-celebration-nature-reading3 Mar 2021: I have always found solace in books. They make trusted companions on long journeys, allow for moments of quiet reflection, help us become better scholars and empaths, and provide a sometimes welcome escape from the world outside. -
Applications are now open for the October intake of Engage for…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/applications-are-now-open-october-intake-engage-change6 Sep 2021: Check out the recent news articles on two projects which were started by Engage for Change participants! -
Five tips for saving resources and cutting waste with WarpIt |…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/five-tips-saving-resources-and-cutting-waste-warpit25 Nov 2021: TOP TIP: If you don’t want an item to be offered up externally, you can simply tick the ‘Is this item for internal only?’ box when adding a new item.
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