Sustainability Report

How we are doing Our progress on sustainability 2014 University of 2 BRISTOL Waste Last year the University target 65% 80% of its waste Water Water consumption has reduced by 26% over the last five years. Transport (aiming for) 90% 81% of Staff travel to work sustainably 2016 Energy and Carbon Saving Over the last 6 years Carbon Dioxide emissions from our buildings have fallen by 5% 2020 is by 38% despite growth 30% and 10% growth in Estate in student numbers Sustainable Construction features include 200kw of photovoltaics, rain water recovery and green roofs 12 major construction and refurbishment projects have been accredited to a high sustainability standard called BREEAM; Biodiversity We are expanding habitats, increasing species numbers and working with academics on research projects like urban pollinators. At the Richmond Building, an enhanced landscape has resulted in an 80% increase in floral diversity, and includes a green roof. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) 30% of University course modules have elements of ESD in them! environment / health /ethics / culture / social justice / diversity find out more, google 'Bristol ESD Wiki' Encouraging Green Behaviours 80 teams have now undertaken Green Impact; new Green Impact schemes include hospitals, labs and even Dental Practices! Food local seasonal Source eggs are free range All milk used is organic organic UK meat on-site Fish is Marine Stewardship Council compliant bottling plant for water Awards South West Regional Gold Award for our Travel Plan Chartered Institute of Waste Managers Community Champion award for the Big Give' Sector Green Gown Awards for Continuous Improvement and Education for Sustainable Development People and Planet award for staff and engager in sustainability IS014001 Environmental standard, ISO14064 Energy standard The Future include S-Labs (Safe, Secure and £2 million on low energy lighting, a cycling strategy, more re-use projects and new funding for ESD initiatives contact Hannah Join the ESD Enter a team into the Green Impact Awards network GET involved Join in with the S-labs initiative Reuse furniture through 'Re-store' ind out more, Google -labs University www.bristol.ac.uk/environment E: [email protected] T: 0117 9289100 (internal x89100) Sustainability would like to thank the following for their help in reducing our environmental impact; Cleaners, Porters, Estates Engineers & Surveyors, Lab Technical staff, Capital Projects, ESU, ESD academics, Procurement, Catering & Hospitality, Grounds & Gardens, Maintenance teams, Facilities Managers, staff who have taken part in Green Impact, University senior management and of course Students. ww.bristol.ac. S apnpu seanenui MƏN our target Re-Store 0f Bristol reused @bristol.ac.u recycled reduction of composted was