FINAL POSITION
Aug 2012
UNIVERSITY SUSTAINABILITY PLAN 2011/12
No.
Actions
1
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
1.1
Achieve PHASE 4 BS8555 certification (CAMPUS
SERVICES)
1.2
Achieve PHASE 4 BS8555 certification (ESTATE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICE)
2
COMPLIANCE & POLLUTION PREVENTION
2.1
Integrate "ENVIRONMENTAL Sustainability" into Health and
Safety AUDIT PROGRAMME
2.2
Establish formal COMPLIANCE REPORTING
PROGRAMME for Dual Assurance
2.3
Conduct REVIEW of EMISSIONS and DISCHARGES
2.4
2.5
3
3.1
3.2
Establish formal centralised procedure for SKIP
MANAGEMENT
Establish CENTRAL RECORD COLLECTION for Duty of
Care documentation
Increase number of teams participating in GREEN IMPACT
(year 3)
Establish GREEN IMPACT LITE framework
Apply for GREEN TOURISM AWARD
3.4
Improve on-line sustainability RESOURCES for STAFF
3.5
Improve on-line sustainability RESOURCES for STUDENTS
3.7
3.8
3.9
ENERGY, WATER & CARBON MANAGEMENT
4.1
Conduct WATER LEAK SURVEY
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
High
Conduct technical review for SHOWER FLOW LIMITING
PROJECT
Implement SHOWER FLOW LIMITING PROJECT (subject to
outcome of 4.2)
Finalise 2011/12 CARBON REDUCTION PROJECTS
Implement the 2011/12 CARBON REDUCTION PROJECTS
outlined in the Carbon Management Plan
Working with COLLEGE ACMs to provide advice on the
INTERPRETATION OF ENERGY USAGE and PRACTICAL
REDUCTION MEASURES
Expected Results
External auditor has recommended
certification to Phase 5 fro whole
campus services rather than Phase
4.
K Gallagher
External verification of systems for managing environmental impact.
Established systems for environmental compliance along with objectives and
targets. Reduced risk of non compliance and pollution
K Gallagher
As above.
DONE
K Gallagher
Formal check of environmental compliance and identification of opportunities
for improvement. Reduced risk of pollution and non-compliance
DONE
K Gallagher
Elevated status for compliance with environmental legislation and formal
mechanism for addressing opportunities or improvement
DONE
K Gallagher
Provide a baseline review of our emissions and discharges on site and enable
development of an action plan if required.
DONE
Improved compliance with Duty of Care requirements
Jul-12
Improved compliance with Duty of Care legislation requirements
DONE
K Gallagher
Delivery of sustainability policies and plans via participating teams
DONE
K Gallagher
Support delivery of College Sustainability Framework
DONE
Further enhance sustainability of our Event Exeter activities and gain external
certification
DONE
Gold Standard Achieved
Improved access to practical sustainability information and guidance
DONE
E-training course developed
H Sjerps-Jones
Template for on-line resources, further quarterly updates
Jun-12
Grand Challenges Pilot Project has
diverted resources
G Whitehouse
Increased awareness of utility cost and consumption
DONE
K Groome
Showcase the sustainability activities of our suppliers
DONE
Drafted and passed to design team
K Groome
Showcase the sustainability credentials of our new buildings and developments
DONE
Forum project completed
Jun-12
Grand Challenges Pilot Project has
diverted resources
DONE
50% completed
Karen
Gallagher
High
High
G Moncur
High
N Smith
Karen
Gallagher
High
R Court
K Gallagher
Develop ON-LINE UTILITY INFORMATION for Colleges &
Services
Develop SUPPLIER CASE STUDIES showcasing
sustainability activity
Publish sustainable BUILDINGS and RENEWABLE CASE
STUDIES
Develop COMMUNICATION PLAN for informal and formal
EfS OPPORTUNITIES
4
Leader
A central information point to inform staff and students
H Sjerps-Jones
High
High
High
Godfrey
Whitehouse
Link to Carbon Management Plan
P Mucklow
Leakage reduced to practicable minimum, demonstrated by overnight profile
monitoring.
P Mucklow
All showers have flow rate below 6 litres per minute and are fitted with flow
limiters if needed.
P Mucklow
All showers have flow rate below 6 litres per minute and are fitted with flow
limiters if needed.
DONE
K Farmer
Reduction in Carbon Dioxide Emissions
DONE
K Farmer
Reduction in Carbon Dioxide Emissions
DONE
G Whitehouse Reduction of College utility costs and University carbon dioxide emissions
DONE
TRAVEL
J Jack
5.1
Conduct STAFF and STUDENT TRAVEL SURVEYS
J Jack
Increase in the percentage of staff (minimum 1%) and students (minimum 1%) using
sustainable travel modes and reduction in single car occupancy
DONE
5.2
Launch CAR SHARING incentives
J Jack
Increase in registered members of University’s private car share group from
292 to a minimum of 305 members.
Jan-12
5.3
Conduct VISITOR, CONTRACTOR and DELIVERIES travel
review
J Jack
Visitor, contractor and deliveries travel review report
DONE
5.4
Calculate BUSINESS EMISSIONS for 2009/2010
5.5
Review opportunities fro PAS500 ACCREDITATION
6
WASTE REDUCTION & RECYCLING
G Moncur
6.1
Extend RECYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE
G Moncur
6.2
Launch RECYCLING awareness CAMPAIGN
F Woodhill
6.4
6.5
6.6
Implement BATTERY RECYCLING SCHEME in Halls of
Residences
Implement TONER & CARTRIDGE RECYCLING SCHEME
in Halls of Residences
Develop PLAN to INCREASE RECYCLING of paper, cans
and plastic in Halls of Residences
Develop OUTLINE PLAN for the RESOURCE CENTRE
activities
7
BIODIVERSITY
7.1
Participate in DWT DAY for Biological Diversity
Apply for a COMMUNITY GROUP TREE PLANTING PACK
from The Woodland Trust and funding through The Big Tree
Plant fund
7.2
High
J Jack
J Jack
High
High
P O'Callaghan
P O'Callaghan
N Le Fevre
G Moncur
Business emissions (2009/2010) with analysis paper presented to
Sustainability Advisory Group.
Present paper to Sustainability Advisory Group detailing findings and
recommendations.
Increased recycling, reduced costs and improved performance in external
league tables
Improve quality and quantity of recycling
Increase recycling of batteries
Increase recycling of toners / cartridges
Increased in recycling in Halls and reduce reduction in waste sent to landfill
Report drafted
DONE
DONE
Report drafted
DONE
DONE
Pilot completed in the Business
School
DONE
DONE
DONE
Clear outline of activities for the Resource Centre in 2011/12 to ensure we
have the necessary exemptions, resources, etc.
DONE
Increased biodiversity awareness
DONE
Karen Gallagher
F Woodhill
Provision of trees and/or funding for a tree planting event DONE
A Spreadborough
Community engagement event to raise awareness of biodiversity issues.
7.3
Run FORUM BIOBLITZ Event
F Woodhill
7.4
INSTALL BIRD AND BAT BOXES and develop box
management plan
F Woodhill
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Participating teams has increased
from 21 to 23 (confirmed)
Review conducted at same time as
installation
5
6.3
Progress:
Red/Amber/Green
Karen
Gallagher
COMMUNICATION & TRAINING
3.3
3.6
Priority
Due Date
Jul-12
Increased numbers nesting / roosting
1
Event not possible due to prolonged
and sever weather conditions
DONE
Karen Gallagher
FINAL POSITION
Aug 2012
UNIVERSITY SUSTAINABILITY PLAN 2011/12
No.
Actions
Priority
Leader
Expected Results
Due Date
Development of woodland ground flora
7.5
CLEAR LAUREL and RHODODENDRON from woodland
I Park
7.6
Draft and adopt AMENITY GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT
PLAN
I Park
8
CURRICULUM (FORMAL & INFORMAL)
8.1
8.2
Complete HEFCE LGM funded ESD PILOT project and write
recommendations
Establish LIVING LABORATORY PRACTITIONERS
NETWORK
8.3
Create INTERACTIVE LIVING LABORATORY MAP
8.4
8.5
Instigate STUDENTS as CHANGE AGENTS projects
Develop QUALITY ASSURANCE INDICATORS
Publish CASE STUDIES showcasing EMPLOYABILITY best
practice
Extend BIG DILEMMAS PROJECT to include more
programmes
Develop ACTION PLAN for support CURRICULUM
DEVELOPMENT AT CORNWALL
Review and update SUSTAINABILITY MODULAR
PATHWAYS
Extend EXETER AWARD sessions at CORNWALL and
EXETER
Identify TWO OPPORTUNITIES for STUDENTS to utilise the
campus as a LIVING LABORATORY
8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
8.10
8.11
9
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
9.1
Develop a plan to further the SUSTAINABILITY of IT
Jul-12
Enhanced biodiversity of amenity grassland areas
DONE
High
High
H Sjerps-Jones
Completed case study of the integration of ESD at the University
DONE
H Sjerps-Jones
Action plan
May-12
H Sjerps-Jones
Outline how the campus is used as a living laboratory and raise awareness
DONE
H Sjerps-Jones
Appoint GDP
H Sjerps-Jones
Incorporation in TQA handbook
DONE
DONE
Annual updates
DONE
H Sjerps-Jones
Engagement of all colleges with the project (s)
DONE
H Sjerps-Jones
Bring research led teaching and learning in line with the ESI portfolio
DONE
Meeting scheduled with Allan Both to
progress
H Sjerps-Jones
Improved signposting and accessibility
DONE
Review is completed and awaiting
approval
H Sjerps-Jones
3 + 3 sessions
DONE
K Groome
High
Dec-11
Change of management. Deferred
to 2012/13
TBC
D Barker
Further energy saving opportunities will be identified
Norrie
Blackeby
N Blackeby
Provide a learning space for staff, students and the wider community on
biodiversity, sustainability, recycling, wildlife and horticulture.
DONE
10.2
Organise SUSTAINABILITY ACTIVITIES for the
COMMUNITY
N Blackeby
Enhanced relationship with local community and raised awareness of
sustainability issues
DONE
10.3
Maintain SILVER GREEN IMPACT award
N Blackeby
Continual improvement in environmental performance
DONE
N Blackeby
Promote the use of less paper in our recruitment, meetings and general
communication by using more electronic documents and efficient
communications outlets
DONE
High
Pilot PAPERLESS COMMUNICATIONS project
11 COMMUNITY
11.3
Drafted and passed to design team
Projects include HEFCE Cornwall
House Project, Waste Audit, Recycling
Review and Urban Drainage
Establish a COMMUNITY GARDEN
11.2
Grand Challenges Pilot Project has
diverted resources
DONE
Provide employability opportunities and enhance student experienced
H Sjerps-Jones
10.1
11.1
Not possible due to time delays
associated with contractor and
nesting bird season. Transferred to
2012/13 plan
Harriet
Sjerps-Jones
10 STUDENTS GUILD
10.4
Progress:
Red/Amber/Green
Evidence pack submitted. Results
awaited.
Rory
Cunningham
More general awareness of sustainability issues informing Student Warden
‘Introduction to Sustainability’ section to be added to
STUDENT WARDEN TRAINING programme
R Cunningham interactions with students - also providing clearer focus for Warden projects
Trial of SEAGULL-PROOF BAGS in key streets in the St
James Ward with high student populations
R Cunningham opportunity to re-educate students about general refuse rules and regulations
Identify and trial system for distributing UNWANTED
UNIVERSITY FURNITURE to recognised COMMUNITY
GROUPS
R Cunningham
DONE
that address environmental/sustainability issues.
Fewer complaints about refuse sacks being torn apart by seagulls. An
leading to less StreetWise complaints about refuse.
Opportunity to distribute unwanted furniture items locally to Community
Groups. Potential to interact and form relationships with new community
stakeholders keen to register through the distribution system.
DONE
DONE
WARPIT System identified and
planned introduction Sept 12
DRAFTING NOTES:
1. This plan reflects the main projects being managed or planned for the next 12 months.
2. Reporting of progress to DVC External Affairs (through SAG when timing allows).
3. Additions to the Plan will be reviewed by SAG, but approved by DVC (External Affairs).
EfS - Education for Sustainability
KEY:
Risk to project completion or project delay has significant impact
Risk to project timeline or potential risk to project implementation identified
Project on target
Complete
Closed. Action not feasible / relevant
REVISION INFORMATION (by issue number):
1.0.3 Draft issue of plan for discussion
1.1
Finalised document for publication
Items 3.7 and 3.8, K Groome revised action owner
1.3
Item 6.6 N Le Fevre revised action owner
Item 5 date error. Revised to 2011
Item 6.3 date error. Revised to 2011
Item 6.4 date error. Revised to 2011
Item 8.8 revised from Dec 11 to Apr 12
1.5
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
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Karen Gallagher