1. Accessing University Environmental Expertise. Robert Tickner

2. In Brief: The Science Research ad Innovation Centre Centres of Expertise Adding Value: Reasons for Partnership Some areas of Expertise: Environmental Technologies Knowledge Transfer and Consultancy Resource efficiencies: University of Plymouth Success stories Contacting Us

3. Science Research and Innovation Centre Established 2004 Based within the Faculty of Science Brings together 4 Centres of Expertise directly reflecting our primary research areas

4. Science Research and Innovation Centre Centres of Expertise Agrifood Centre Environmental technology Centre The Rural Enterprise Gateway Knowledge Network (REG -KN) Analytical Research Facility We also work in association with the Marine Institute

5. Adding Value: Reasons for Partnership Carbon management and Hazardous waste/remediation advice Technical advice on production issues Resource efficiency: convert waste from liability to asset Environmental legislation compliance Improved risk management; better Health and Safety which may reduce other overheads such as insurance and bank loans Be seen to be green: and improve your public profile Secure/Improve your profitability

6. Some areas of Expertise: Environmental Technologies Environmental Management Systems Plastics and Composites Organic Waste Treatment Environmental Monitoring and Modelling

7. Partnership and Knowledge Transfer Mechanisms Graduate Business Partnerships Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Consultancy Research

8. Improved Resource Efficiencies: University of Plymouth Experience Implementing ISO 14001 Accreditation 60% Reduction in water consumption per student saving £1.6M on an investment of £40,000 over 10years – 50% saving PA on current rates. By installing automated inverter controls on air circulation fans for buildings (£4,500 cost) reduced the energy consumption for this equipment, saving the university £11,000 PA on electricity bills!

9. Success story Victor Marine New products exceeding international marine pollution compliance regulations New products, serving high and low end of markets Development of bespoke test facility

10. Success story Paignton Zoo Energy saving £5.5k p.a. Reduced water cost £6k p.a. Implementation of EMS and ISO 14001 accreditation Change management and staff training programme

11. Thank you Arrange a confidential meeting through our Business Enquiry Service 0800 052 5600 Or Environmental Technologies – Robert Tickner rctickner@plymouth.ac.ukrctickner@plymouth.ac.uk Agrifood Centre – Richard Shepherd rashepherd@plymouth.ac.ukrashepherd@plymouth.ac.uk Marine Institute - Jim Grant jagrant@plymouth.ac.ukjagrant@plymouth.ac.uk Rural Enterprise Gateway – Karen Murray kmurray@plymouth.ac.ukkmurray@plymouth.ac.uk