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29 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.

10 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

1 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

10 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

23 Jun 2021: Fill in allthe required fields (anything with a red asterisk). Then click ‘create new account’. ... vii. When adding a new record click onthe green plus button at the bottom ofthe app’s homepage.

27 Apr 2021: Search site. Sustainability. A new life for discarded bikes at St John’s College.

27 Jul 2021: Search site. Sustainability. Meet our new Assistant Energy Manager. Submitted by Jessica Haskell on Tue, 2021-07-27 15:50.

19 Mar 2021: CO2 sequestered as a consequence of the new build elements of the project.

28 Apr 2021: became the ‘new normal’ in the months to come.

19 Mar 2021: Refurbishment and new build figures as advised by designers. Operational electricity demand met by on-site renewable energy generation. ... of the material. New timber should assume CO2 is gradually sequestered as replacement trees mature.

24 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!

30 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

27 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

26 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

26 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

23 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

24 Feb 2021: In contrast, between April and May 2020, over 7,000 new members signed up to record bird and wildlife sightings.

17 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

24 Nov 2021: revision issued for incorporation in a new Financial Model Workbook. Scope 1 distinguished from Scope 2. ... Option 2 (refurbishment element). Option 2 (new element). Option 3 (refurbishment element).

23 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.

26 Jan 2021: Three new electric cargo bikes have been received by University departments to give more flexible, zero-emission and quicker deliveries of goods around the city. ... The bid was a partnership between the Greater Cambridge Partnership, Cambridge City

8 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

8 Jun 2021: Why create 800 Wood? Following a change in land management on part of the existing estate, Cambridge University seized an exciting opportunity to create a new multi-purpose woodland, commemorating its ... Linking Madingley Wood with the new 10 ha

23 Jun 2021: Fill in allthe required fields (anything with a red asterisk). Then click ‘create new account’. ... vii. When adding a new record click onthe green plus button at the bottom ofthe app’s homepage.

24 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

26 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

27 Apr 2021: trends and hotspots in waste generation, so that new solutions to the problem of marine plastics can be developed.

12 Feb 2021: calculations. Yes. 6. The percentage of new buildings. that are certified at least BREEAM. ... update the data is considered reasonable, a change will be made to the totals and the new.

28 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

16 Feb 2021: 197. The percentage of new buildings that are certified at least BREEAM Excellent or equivalent (%). 50% (1 of 2). External awards for sustainable construction/design. No awards.

28 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.

28 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.

29 Apr 2021: Search site. Sustainability. Sustainability news from Cambridge University Press and Cambridge Assessment.

28 Jun 2021: As the University wraps up its Let’s Talk Transport campaign, we wanted to share a new initiative focusing on cycling safety.

26 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

29 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

24 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

25 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

12 Feb 2021: Progress. Looking ahead. Develop new Procurement Strategy. Implement Strategic Procurement and Purchasing Project. ... 350 new cycle parking spaces planned for Sidgwick, Clinical School and Downing sites.

24 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

21 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

22 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

3 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.

26 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

21 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.

29 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.

28 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

29 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.

26 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

24 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