The University of Essex, Sustainable Water Policy The University notes its location in the driest region of the UK and aims to conserve water as a scarce resource. Our targets in 2012/13 are: All new buildings to be built to BREAM Excellent standards for water conservation All water related procurement to follow best practice as laid out in sustainable procurement policy Provide fresh non-bottled drinking water at all catering outlets Replace plastic bottles in meetings with refillable glass bottles filled from tap Daniel Dempsey Carbon Change Advisor November 2012