PROGRESS AGAINST QUALITATIVE SUSTAINBILITY TARGETS academic year 2014-15
Our performance against each target is represented as follows: RED = did not meet target, AMBER = partially met target, GREEN = met target,
GREEN = exceeded target
TARGET
ENERGY
PROGRESS
Create an energy action plan for all university significant buildings to improve the DEC rating
by September 2015.
Promote Student Switch Off, Go Green Week and Green Impact to students and staff to
increase energy awareness-raising
Continue energy monitoring and reporting to staff and students review report styles for
different for a by February by 2015
Disseminate information on energy projects to staff and students by August 2015
Support Energize Worcester energy saving initiative in Student Houses Oct 2015
Commence European Halls smart metering project (SAVES) Sept. 2014
Utilise the AM&T system to identify energy saving initiatives – see latest version of carbon
projects spread sheet for dates.
Install and optimise the new building management system by February 2015.
WATER
Refurbish the main boiler room and student union boiler room by September 2015.
Complete a pilot for people counting, linked to timetabled occupancy, and air
heating/cooling controls which will allow improvements to space utilisation by July 2015.
TARGET
Using AMR system establish a water leak detection programme by July 2014
Increase awareness-raising to reduce consumption amongst students and staff February
2014
Implement recommendations from water audit report including: reducing shower flow rates,
installing low flush toilets and displacement devices, installing manual flush on urinals and
reducing hand basin tap flow rates
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This project has been slightly delayed due to a delay in the
appointment of an Energy Manager. A new date for
completion has been set to fit with their appointment.
Various promotions throughout the year
PERFORMANCE
VS. TARGET
AMBER
GREEN
This project has been slightly delayed due to a delay in the
appointment of an Energy Manager. A new date for
completion has been set to fit with their appointment.
AMBER
New energy league for building successfully implemented
and award given at end of year.
Final report delivered. Successful project outcomes
GREEN
Teme Hall overall European winner and received cash prize
This project has been slightly delayed due to a delay in the
appointment of an Energy Manager. A new date for
completion has been set to fit with their appointment.
This project has been postponed and funding re allocated
to other energy projects
Complete
Complete
GREEN 
AMBER
PROGRESS
This is waiting for the Energy manager to be appointed.
Posters produced and install in all Halls of residence.
Student project on impact of water saving measure.
Continuing program of measure implemented this year.
GREEN
N/A
GREEN
GREEN
PERFORMANCE
VS. TARGET
AMBER
GREEN
GREEN
WASTE
TARGET
PROGRESS
Repair bra bank to be used by Snoezeleon as reconditioned collection bank by Jan 2015;
Number euro bins and develop a system to record individual bin weights by Feb 2015;
Introduce food waste segregation into all academic building kitchen facilities by Nov 2014;
Promote local re-use services and groups to the university community;
Implement WRAP waste prevention project if bid is successful;
Offer unwanted items to local re-use services for repair and sale, for example, unwanted
furniture, equipment and fittings.
Re tender trade waste contract incorporating best practice in waste prevention and
minimisation
TARGET
EMISSION
S AND
DISCHAR Conduct a legislative assessment of emissions and discharges as part of an EcoCampus
review;
GES
Review EcoCampus Aspects and Impact register by Dec 2014;
N/A
Pilot for University of Birmingham/WRAP UniGreen Scheme
AMBER
This slipped new waste contract retender October 2015
AMBER
PROGRESS
PERFORMANCE
VS. TARGET
GREEN
Complete review of legal register undertaken.
Workshops with Sustainability Committee piloted new
methodology. New AI register agreed
Some new acquisitions added and new software now used
by facilities. Hard copies distributed but new acquisitions
to be added
All new staff who are radio users viewed PPP training.
GREEN
Spill kits for training procured, trainer agreed. Training
date slipped
AMBER
Install storm/foul indicator and direction of flow all drain covers showing foul/storm and flow
to match drainage plans on all major sites August 2015
TARGET
Major drains marked. New acquisitions and non-critical
sites being added to in phased approach
PROGRESS
GREEN
When procuring any large FF&E projects or large project ensure that waste disposal and
removal of packaging is included in the works.
Monitor and report on purchasing policy to the Sustainability Committee February 2015
This is now fully integrated into the procurement processes
Complete the updating drainage/fume cupboards/ gas storage/waste
recycling/compost/plant rooms/oil storage and key emissions sites for all campuses into
new facilities software and produce in pdf format for 24/7 receptions by July 2015
Do additional promotion of pollution awareness-raising and with new facilities staff by April
2015
Train new campus services staff to deal with abnormal conditions where spillages occur or
emissions are exceeded by April 2015
SUSTAIN
ABLE
PROCURE
MENT
This project was part of WRAP bid
All euro bins tagged and numbered
Food caddies available for all staff kitchens
Repair café held on campus. Students took part in awards
for all research
Bid unsuccessful
PERFORMANCE
VS. TARGET
N/A
GREEN
GREEN
GREEN
Provide regular reports from the sustainability working group to Sustainability committee
throughout the year.
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Procurement policy review to be undertaken by steering
group, staffing changes has delayed this review
Standing Agenda item on the Sustainability Committee
AMBER
GREEN
PERFORMANCE
VS. TARGET
GREEN
AMBER
GREEN
HEALTH
SAFETY
and
WELLBEI
NG
CONSTRU
CTION
AND
REFURBIS
HMENT
Review the effectiveness of the procurement working group by July 2015
Review under taken and agreed to incorporate workshop
elements in meetings. Student attendance very good.
Fully integrate whole life costing when sourcing any project and include new electrical and
electronic equipment into procurement processes. Include as part of contract monitoring
process. June 2015
Review print and copy contract and advise on impacts and savings August 2015
This is integrated into procurement on a ongoing and per
individual project basis
GREEN
AMBER
Undertaken a comprehensive review of print stations and
new fit outs are MFD only. Scanned key University
documents and trialled ecopy in several areas. Report on
progress slightly delayed.
Aiming for level 4
GREEN
reviewing current contract with options to renew with
alternative
PROGRESS
GREEN
A full set of qualitative targets with completion dates have been agreed for HS&W by signing
up to the Worcestershire Works Well framework. UW has been mapped where we currently
are on the matrix and actions for how to improve agreed, under the following headings:
Promoting Good Health, Smoking and Tobacco Control, Healthy Eating, Health and Safety,
Mental Health and Well-being, Physical Activity, Alcohol and Substance Misuse, Leadership,
Attendance Management See all staff document, H&S file for full details
TARGET
level 2 accreditation achieved
GREEN
Ensure the ‘Halving Waste to Landfill’ clauses is included in all building and refurbishment
contracts for consultants and contractors.
Monitor construction waste using the new MeasuRE software from WRAP.
Increase proportion of renewable energy sources to a minimum of 15% in all new build
projects and where feasible for refurbishments over 1,000sqm.
Use 100% recycled content in soft floor coverings for all projects, refurbishments or new
builds.
Incorporate as a standard agenda item to all design team meetings up to RIBA stage G an
item to discuss minimising building pollutants, increase recycled and recovered materials
All new build projects should be designed to meet average water consumption targets of
1.35m3/m2 per m2 of the GIA for residential and 0.71m3/m2 per m2 of the GIA for nonresidential.
This is all contracts as standard
PERFORMANCE
VS. TARGET
GREEN
Information is added to this public reporting tool
No projects fulfilled this during the year
GREEN
AMBER
Standard in all projects
GREEN
Due to staffing changes this hasn’t been implemented
RED
No new build projects have been commissioned
AMBER
Report on progress of attaining level 3 of the procurement flexible framework selfassessment by July 2015
Review the impact of introducing a travel management company on all modes of business
travel.
TARGET
3
PROGRESS
AMBER
PERFORMANCE
VS. TARGET
TRANSPO
RT
Include in all contracts a requirement to submit with the ITT to the University on carbon
emissions caused by all forms of transport and for any travel (business and commuting)
carried out as part of this contract.
BREEAM assessment to be carried out on all new buildings of over 1000m2 with a target to
achieve a rating of ‘Excellent’ but with a minimum rating of ‘Very Good’ in cases where there
are good and explicit reasons why an excellent rating could not be achieved
BREEAM assessment to be carried out on all refurbishment over 1000m2 with a target to
achieve a rating of ‘very good’ but with a minimum rating of ‘Good’ in cases where there are
good and explicit reasons why a very good rating could not be achieved
TARGET
Review adding a bike loan point at Orchard House by April 2015
Investigate possibility of constructing a portion of the Skywalk from St. John’s campus and
the Arena.
Prepare a suite of Travel Plan materials to a clear and consistent design;
Prepare Travel Option Information directing staff and students to information on sustainable
travel options;
Erect Travel Plan information boards at prominent locations across the University’s
campuses;
Liaise with public transport operators to identify the potential for further discounts;
Promote the Loan Bike Scheme and continually review its operation to ensure its successful
uptake;
Promote the existing web-based car share database to staff and students as a tool to identify
potential car share partners;
Discourage use of ‘Grey Fleet’ vehicles for business travel and investigate potential for hiring
low emissions vehicles or introducing pool vehicles;
Investigate introduction of pool cars or hire agreement for low emission vehicles;
Collect data on location independent working (LIW)
Investigate the potential to further reduce the need for travel through greater use
BIODIVER
SITY
TARGET
4
Due to staffing changes this hasn’t been implemented
RED
No new build projects have been commissioned
AMBER
Due to changes in requirements a smaller interim project
was approved, this will be implemented when full
refurbishment takes place.
PROGRESS
AMBER
Major review of travel plan to take account of new
acquisitions this project on hold until review complete
Ongoing and reliant on land acquisitions
PERFORMANCE
VS. TARGET
AMBER
AMBER
New style implemented in LIftshare website
Web materials and posters updated
GREEN
GREEN
New information board procured, due to be installed in
October 2015
GREEN
Staff discount removed and restriction brought in on
student subsidised bus travel
Won Green Gown Award and scheme fully reviewed by SC
RED
New promotions agreed, Stall at Freshers
GREEN
Travel Management company assisting in review of grey
fleet alternatives
AMBER
Major review of travel plan to take account of new
acquisitions this project on hold until review complete
First member of staff LIW from September 15
Lync software being rolled out to all staff with integrated
Skype.
PROGRESS
RED
GREEN 
GREEN
GREEN
PERFORMANCE
VS. TARGET
Implement all detailed actions as set out in the Biodiversity Action plan. See for full details
http://www.worc.ac.uk/documents/BAP_revision_May_2014.doc
EDUCATI
ON FOR
SUSTAIN
ABLE
DEVELOP
MENT
TARGET
PROGRESS
Review level 5 sustainability elective in July 2015
Run further workshops/seminars to disseminate the Worcester Model and other UW
initiatives to the sector by July 2015
Review first tranche of Learning for Sustainable Futures projects July 2015
Regularly report on progress at both Sustainability Committee and Learning Teaching and
Student Experience Committee, at least 3 reports per by August 2015
Establish new sustainability in the curriculum action plan for 2014-2018 by December 2014
Monitor evaluate and disseminate the impact of susthingsout.com and Wordpress VLE for
the sustainability electives by July 2015
Recruit and train student volunteers under the Green Impact programme as Green Impact
Project Assistants December 2015
COMMU
NITY
INVOLVE
MENT
Strategic Biodiversity Management group oversees the BAP
and implementation. Successful student moth project
TARGET
Implement all activities as set out in the communication action plan and review and update Action Plan
in January 2015
Produce and disseminate digital copies of Annual Sustainability Report November 2014 for the period
August 2013- July 2014
Work closely with and support student groups such as People and Planet, Environment and
Conservation Society to raise awareness on environmental issues
Support and champion and actively promote the Student Union Energize Worcester energy and student
housing project
To use press evaluation and Google analytics to measure awareness of the University’s sustainability
drive in the local community and within the higher education sector. This research will inform possible
target setting for community awareness
Report on sustainability issues regularly to the University Community Forum.
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Fully evaluated and reviewed amendments to module
implemented
Workshops and presentations made a at a number of
conferences and chapter in book published
Second call for scaffolding projects held
Regular reports agreed for LTSEC as well as SC
GREEN
PERFORMANCE
VS. TARGET
GREEN
GREEN
GREEN
GREEN
Responsible Futures committee established and curriculum
development plan agreed
Review undertaken and proposal for fractional post agreed
GREEN
GIPA’s recruited and trained. Successful program with
many projects integrated into the curriculum, eg project
management and Green Design
PROGRESS
GREEN
The action plan was reviewed and agreed to evaluate the
effectiveness of new digital magazine
www.susthingsout.com before establishing new action plan
Annual report published and disseminated in a variety of
forums
Numerous student led events occurred throughout the
year, including Responsible Futures, Energize Worcester
and Birmingham and a second World Café. Second in
People and Planet Green League
Presented Energize Worcester at conferences and
workshops throughout England
Research undertaken, including impact of
susthingsout.com.
Community Forum receives regular sustainability reports at
all their meetings.
GREEN
PERFORMANCE
VS. TARGET
AMBER
GREEN
GREEN
GREEN
GREEN
GREEN
Promote collaborative working within UW and with Worcestershire and Worcester City council and
other 3rd sector organisations. Coordinate regular meetings and actively seek out initiatives where
resources can be shared
SUSTAIN
ABLE
FOOD
TARGET
Joint projects including Whole earth? exhibition and skills
for Tomorrow
PROGRESS
With the demise of HEFF regional food group review alternative options to increase the
number of locally sourced products available on campus.
Review Arena food offers to set sustainable food targets for 2015
Communicate food policy initiatives to students staff and visitors
Not serve red meat in the St Johns Campus dining room during lunch service on at least one
of the food offering counters.
Promote Part-Time Carnivore campaigns.
Seasonal produce, menus are designed to reflect in-season* produce and in-season produce
is highlighted on menus.
Marine Stewardship Council certification and Marine Conservation Society ‘fish to eat’)
accreditation to be in place in the Dining Hall by July 2015
Fish options are provided daily in the Dining Hall and one of which is oily (kippers or tuna)
All hospitality hot drinks and sugar and fruit juice is 100% is fairly traded
Fairtrade hot and cold drinks and snacks are available in all outlets and at least 5 more
Fairtrade products are added each year
Tap water is visible and freely available and such provision is promoted and Tap water.org is
promoted
Pre-bottled water (mineral or spring) is not included in the hospitality menu, only UW bottle
water is available or jugs of tap water
Healthy for Life campaign is promoted throughout the year in the Dining Hall.
Vegetables and boiled starchy foods such as rice, pasta and potatoes, are cooked without
salt.
Salt is not available on tables.
A portion of fruit is cheaper than a portion of hot or cold dessert.
Meal deals include a starchy carbohydrate, vegetables and the sandwich meal includes 1
portion of fruit.
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Worcester Produce main supplier of fruit and vegetables,
many grown within 10 miles of the campus.
New events Manager recruited whose tasked with
increasing events food offers
A number of poster and offer initiatives communicated
including new buy local posters and part time carnivore
events
Red meat options reduced
GREEN
PERFORMANCE
VS. TARGET
GREEN 
AMBER
GREEN 
GREEN
A number of successful part-time carnivore campaigns
including Varsity ‘match off’ which UW won
Regular menu changes with in season produce
GREEN
MSC certification achieved
GREEN
Oily Fish options always available in the dining room
All hospitality drinks, sugar and juice are FairTrade
Fairtrade options under continuous review with ? products
now on sale
Additional drinking water points provided and many
upgraded including the dining room and Students’ Union.
Difficulties with our bottling plant and delays in
procurement of new bottles meant o occasions this wasn’t
achieved.
New poster points created with many promotions
throughout the year
No salt used in cooking these items
GREEN
GREEN
GREEN
Non available on tables
Fruit promoted at tils and cheaper than other desserts
All meal deals have a fruit option
GREEN
GREEN
GREEN
GREEN
GREEN 
AMBER
GREEN
GREEN
The percentage of cakes made on site is higher than the number of bought in alternatives.
Home baked cakes are lower in saturated fat.
Provide opportunity for separate contracts for supply and distribution; and advertise all foodrelated tenders to SMEs.
There are facilities available to staff and students and visitors for recycling and disposing of
plate waste.
Any contractor must take steps to minimise food waste in its on-site operation using the
guidance provided to help decide what action they will take. Contractors should set out what
they will do, and feed back to clients on progress and results and comply with the
Universities separate food waste collection service.
The on-site catering operation is run in accordance with UW’s energy management policy.
We will increase the promotions of cups for life and other non-disposable items
Publish minutes/agendas of the campus catering user group with student, nutrition
academics, student services, contract caterers, facilities, and staff who order significant
quantities of hospitality.
Carry out focus groups and surveys to inform sustainable and healthy food policies and
targets
Review the quantities’ of organic produce/products served and establish targets as part of
Food for Life accreditation
On site made tray bakes continue to be popular and out sell
bought in products
This target has proved difficult to implement
GREEN
New receptacles provided and recycling bins provided at all
locations of waste to landfill bins.
Food digester breakdown during the summer did mean
difficulties in food disposal, UW food waste to energy
collections supplemented whilst this was repaired.
GREEN
Separate metres installed. Energy reports will be produced
for the catering team once the new energy manager has
been appointed.
New UW branded cup for life introduced. Very successful
with sales higher than predicted.
Hospitality menu tasting events for staff held and regular
meetings, however, this group did not formally meet last
year.
Student project completed surveys and discussions around
re-useable cups.
Review undertaken. Agreed to pilot Sustainable
Restaurants Association accreditation
GREEN
RED
AMBER
GREEN
AMBER
GREEN
GREEN
Advertise locally sourced hospitality menu options including promoting the option of having
Two sustainably sourced hospitality events included
GREEN
a completely locally sourced event.
produce from the allotments
* Fresh produce that is outdoor grown or produced during the natural growing or production period for the country or region where it is produced. It need not necessarily be
grown or produced locally to where it is consumed and this applies to seasonal food from both the UK and overseas.
** Fish includes all fish including where it is an ingredient in a composite product.
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Progress against qualitative environmental targets and objectives
2014-15
120
100
80
60
Red
Amber
Green
40
Green*
20
0
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