Sustainability Its our choice Presenters of this discussion topic Jon Howard Director of Estates (Sponsor) Shane O Donnell Maintenance Officer (Lead)

“Sustainability is maintaining the world’s resources rather than depleting or destroying them. This will ensure they support human activity now and in the future”. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Why do we need to do anything? Reduce the College’s carbon emissions Safeguard against future legislation Contain rising costs related to utilities Enhance the reputation of Wakefield College Improve staff and student satisfaction level BUT ITS NOT JUST THAT!!

The world is turning!! BREEAM FE sector specific Part L Building regulations Transport and travel Students of the future Carbon reduction initiatives Renewable energy Limitations of supply of fossil fuels WHAT SHOULD WE DO??

Carbon Management Programme (CMP) Carbon Trust initiative for FE Sets key milestones and targets Single focus on carbon reduction across all areas of the College. Independent support and advice from the carbon trust Identifies roles and responsibilities Creates a pathway we can all buy into WHERE DO WE START??

We will use 2009/10 as our “Baseline Year” for the purposes of benchmarking our carbon management performance throughout the duration of the plan tonnes produced from energy in 09/10 Electricity (kWh) Usage = CO 2 = 1,640,033 Kg/kWh Water (m3) Usage = 8272 CO 2 = 3, 342 Kg/m3 Gas (kWh) Usage = CO 2 = 1,078,106 Kg/kWh. Current carbon emissions

Objectives Raise awareness to staff and students about carbon emissions Ensure all our buildings are efficient in operation and that we maximise the use of available technology. Deliver long term savings from managing carbon emissions through strategic investment Further integrate carbon management into College Corporate Procurement Embed a low carbon culture and as part of the College’s corporate social responsibility

Actions to embed carbon management Gaining Board and Senior Team support Communication Identify key individuals, Green Champions Establish a “Sense of Urgency” by highlighting the costs of doing nothing Empower our Sustainability Steering Group to take action Identify and deliver “quick wins” in terms of carbon reduction Ensure that the required changes and improvements are institutionalised within our culture

Carbon Management Projects The following is a list of our potential Carbon Reduction projects. We will be adding to this list throughout the duration of the Plan. Travel Lighting Upgrade Controls (heating and lighting) Voltage Optimisation Server Virtualisation Equipment Replacement Continuous commissioning (key project) Awareness & Communication Video conference Information Teaching and Learning

Ownership? Joined up thinking? Investment? Culture change? Reputation? Governance?