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9 Sep 2013: Sustainable travel at the University of Cambridge Every day a high number of journeys into and around Cambridge are made by staff, students and visitors coming to our sites. The University is committed to supporting and investing in sustainable

19 Sep 2013: University Travel Plan The University Travel Plan, approved in 2011, sets out a package of measures to support sustainable travel initiatives at the University of Cambridge for staff, students and visitors. You can download the University of

9 Sep 2013: What does the Cambridge University's Sustainability Team do? Virtually every aspect of activity across the University has some sustainability impact. As this agenda is so broad, every individual working or studying at the University has a role to

12 Sep 2013: The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that any waste that is removed from University premises is stored, transported and disposed of without harming the environment. This is called our ‘Duty of Care’ and requires the University to

25 Sep 2013: The University adopted its Carbon Management Plan (CMP) in 2010, which commits us to achieving a 34% reduction in our energy-related carbon emissions by 2020 against a 2005-06 baseline. In pursuit of this target, the Plan identifies five major areas

4 Sep 2013: Our Environmental Sustainability Vision is that the University of Cambridge is committed to making a positive impact through outstanding environmental sustainability performance. Our policy framework shows how our environmental sustainability vision

13 Sep 2013: University BREEAM Overview All new major new build and refurbishment projects are required to be certified as at least ‘Excellent’ under BREEAM (the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method), a comprehensive environmental

4 Sep 2013: About us. The University of Cambridge has around 20,000 students and over 11,000 staff, an estate portfolio valued at over £1.7bn, a planned capital building programme worth £412m,

9 Sep 2013: Picture © Viridian Solar Overarching aim To reduce scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions while supporting the University's plans for growth in research activity and staff and student numbers. Targets Scope 1 and 2 We have committed to achieving

4 Sep 2013: Get in touch by email University of Cambridge staff and students are welcome to contact us via email with any queries about environmental or sustainability issues. Our team inboxes include: Sustainability - General contact for the Sustainability Team