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21 Aug 2019: Search site. Sustainability. Open day shows new community’s environmental features. Submitted by Peter Lumb on Wed, 2019-08-21 13:52. ... The day will feature over 20 attractions showcasing the new district including hands-on activities, live music,

28 Mar 2019: Meet at Cancer Research UK to explore nature, both on the Addenbrookes Site and in the surrounding area.

24 Jul 2019: What is a Science Based Target? Science Based Targets are developed using models that calculate the level of carbon reduction a particular organisation needs to achieve in order to do its ‘fair share’ in reducing global emissions. As their

4 Oct 2019: In 2019, a 5 year Transport Strategy was published setting out the University's main aims relating to transport: To ensure that both walking and cycling remain attractive and safe choices. To reduce the number of single-occupancy car journeys in the

17 Sep 2019: This page is moving to our SharePoint Communications Site at the end of November. Bike repair stations There are a number of cycle repair stations across the University, these can be found on the University map. Dr Bike and bike maintenance

24 May 2019: Together with a. new Committee for University Environmental Issues, the Environmental Officer will develop a policy for the. ... Evening News, Q103fm radio station, and the Government Office for the Eastern Region, are offering a scheme.

21 Aug 2019: One of Cambridge Assessment’s latest efforts is focused on the local area around their new ‘Triangle’ building near the Cambridge Station.

24 Oct 2019: A simple guide for new Green Impact teams. What is Green Impact? ... efficient place to work;.  work with new people from both within and.

28 Mar 2019: Meet at the Alison Richards Building to explore nature both on the Sidgwick Site and in the surrounding area.

11 Feb 2019: This page sets out a list of key environmental legislation that all University buildings and sites must comply with. For University staff with any queries on the following information, or compliance with this legislation, please contact

15 Feb 2019: Greg, our Energy Manager (far right), is responsible for utilities procurement and budget management, and ensures that the University is achieving legal compliance. Greg also leads on the identification and implementation of measures to reduce water

28 Mar 2019: Not content to just enjoy wildlife in the city, we have organised a guided lunchtime cycle to Trumpington Meadows and Byron’s Pool. Come along to hear how the meadow was established and how it has made an impact on local biodiversity. A tralk will

4 Jan 2019:  Start date of ticket  Duration of ticket  Origin and destination stations  Photocard ID number (if held, otherwise a new one will issued with your first ticket –. passport

28 Feb 2019: This new initiative therefore aims to help further encourage customers to use re-usable cups. ... Customers who wish to be served in a disposable cup will pay a 25p surcharge on the new standard price.

25 Oct 2019: It's aimed at those who are new to Green Impact, who are interested in getting a Labs award. ... We'll briefly show you how to log into the Green Impact 'workbook' and set up a new team, run through the requirements of a Labs award, and give a brief

23 Apr 2019: Heating and cooling. New efficient gas boilers supply heat to the building’s radiators. ... Solar Power. The New Wing has an array of photovoltaic solar panels on the roof.

19 Aug 2019:  Include a requirement for adherence to this Policy in all new and retendered projects (including new café and supplier contracts). ... Energy.  Any new or replacement cooking/catering equipment should seek to provide efficiencies in energy

24 May 2019: The University Computing Service Videoconferencing Facility is centrally located on the New Museums Site. ... The University hopes this new loan scheme will help to remove obstacles to.

25 Oct 2019: participants). It's aimed at those who have completed a Bronze award, or who are new participants who want to go straight to a Silver award.

27 Sep 2019: Image: Roger with Biochemistry's new rolling shelving. The best thing? The whole system was free, and Roger’s claim on the items prevented them from ending up in a skip ... The items we claim may be new or pre-used, but are often a big improvement on

25 Oct 2019: We'll show you how to log into the Green Impact 'workbook' and set up a new team, run through the process of completing actions, and briefly outline the requirements of

4 Feb 2019: The Equipment Replacement Programme provides financial support for the replacement of old drying cabinets and ultra-low temperature freezers with new, energy efficient models.

29 Mar 2019: Book onto a wildlife workshop or drop-in to discover, identify and record the wonderful animals and plants of the Garden.

29 Jan 2019: Global health is something that we are hearing discussed more and more in Climate Change discussions.

16 Apr 2019: of the building: Key features include:  Both the new and old wings are predominately naturally ventilated to reduce reliance on mechanical . systems; provide local user control; ... the old Arts School,

3 May 2019: enjoying exciting new foods and flavours.

21 Aug 2019: whole host of new functionality.

21 May 2019: Purchased goods and services, including the materials and processes used in constructing new buildings. • ... We are in the process of considering the implementation of a new procurement system.

28 May 2019: Madingley Road Walking and Cycling Improvement scheme. The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) would like to hear the thoughts of Madingley Road local residents, workers and road users on how to improve walking and cycling along Madingley Road,

22 Feb 2019: Morning:. With thousands of submeters recently installed in new buildings, there’s been some teething issues with receiving accurate consumption data, which Xiang tries to resolve. ... This afternoon, Xiang also visits a new capital project, working

18 Dec 2019: According to a 2018/19 national survey run by SOS-UK, 59% of Higher Education students want to learn more about sustainable development.

21 Aug 2019: Unable to find a new home, they were fortunately offered some space for the medium term in a nearby office. ... However the new office were unable to take any of their furniture, and were unable to store it either.

26 Feb 2019: Luckily there are many College garden societies who welcome new members. ... You can join us via our brand new facebook page.

28 May 2019: All new constructions in Oxford aim to meet the Passivhaus standard while all new developments in the University of Cambridge are to meet the BREEAM Excellent standard. ... Home to a new Green Impact team, this College had focused much of their efforts

25 Jun 2019: In October 2016 the University introduced a new sustainable food policy which removed beef and lamb from University cafeterias. ... More than 40 students have now taken part in the programme and have run a huge number of diverse projects with many going

27 Sep 2019: Submitted by Peter Lumb on Fri, 2019-09-27 10:38. September was a busy month for sustainability news from around the University of Cambridge. ... They say that a picture paints a thousand words, so in a new feature we're showcasing a handful of our

18 Dec 2019: In November, the University of Cambridge Catering Managers’ Committee hosted a unique sustainable food event at St John’s College for College Fellows and those involved in catering.

29 Oct 2019: breakdown of which criteria have changed.  Note: wherever new criteria have been added. ... below).  NEW MEASURABLE ACTIONS: several actions. have an extra box below the ‘upload evidence’.

2 Oct 2019: 2.3 Furthermore, in developing transport infrastructure and services to serve existing and new University space, the University, as a partner in the city’s development, can help to improve access ... Negotiating new discounts where none exist at present

25 Jun 2019: Finally, Izzy is also involved in Clare College’s new Sustainable Investment Society. ... Emma is heavily involved with sustainability in the Alison Richard Building, she raises awareness through a green newsletter but has also set up new recycling

28 May 2019: The visit of mesmerising moths to Jesus College Library a few years ago started a trend in monitoring species, that has not only encouraged Jesus staff and students to get out and explore, but has also encouraged the College to create more spaces to

25 Feb 2019: Sally, our Carbon and Energy Manager, heads up the team and ensures that our utilities are managed effectively and in accordance with legal requirements and the University’s own environmental aspirations.

18 Dec 2019: As part of its commitment to minimise its environmental footprint from transport, and to improve congestion in Cambridge, the University wants to encourage staff, students and visitors to travel more sustainably.

26 Mar 2019: The recently completed Biodiversity Baseline Report has given us a picture of the variety of habitats and species that there are across the University’s estate. Some of these habitats are rich in species while others may not be as diverse due to

10 Apr 2019: The latter’s grounds contain many new roosting, feeding and habitat features for animals. ... Our new Transport Strategy is designed to tackle the challenges associated with those trends.

27 Feb 2019: Going forward, the College intends to not just look at the amount of energy their new £10million building will consume, but they will also look at the embedded carbon of the ... If you would like to share a sustainability news story from your College or

26 Feb 2019: Robinson College have turned to their local water course, Bin Brook, to heat their buildings. Heating will be generated using a Water Source Heat Pump. Water Source Heat Pumps work by extracting heat from a body of water and converting it into

29 Jan 2019: The Cambridge Climate and Sustainability Festival is a one-day annual festival taking place on 16 February at the Fisher Building of St John’s College. The festival is organised by a group of Cambridge University students and run in partnership

25 Jun 2019: This year is the seventh year of the Green Impact scheme in the University, and on Friday 21 June the University came together to celebrate the achievements of the 50 department and College teams that participated this year.

26 Nov 2019: These new cleaning products are cutting down on aerosols, reducing packaging waste, and saving on transport to our site. ... The new products (specifically the Proctor and Gamble, ‘Flash Professional’ family of cleaning chemicals) are also delivered