1. Reducing the University’s Impact on the Environment
Jamie Pearson Sustainability / Environmental Advisor Edinburgh Napier University
Coat of arms from the wooden roof of the 5th Century tower at Merchiston.
“NISI SAPIENTIA FRUSTRA” – Without wisdom, all is in vain.
Links into the structure of the presentation. Wisdom, knowledge and confidence when investigating and progressing through positive environmental change.
17,605 students (2011/12 academic year). 1,660 staff (2011/12 academic year). Small community.
Our work is on-going, holistic, sustained and a sustainable approach to reducing the environmental footprint of Edinburgh Napier University. New University and new to looking at our environmental footprint throughout the institution. Through this presentation the achievements of the University will be highlighted. But more importantly, our future plans, including developing an all-encompassing communication strategy will be shown.
Brief introduction to success. Main focus on onward development of work, including the development of an Environmental Management System at the University.
Thread of communication and engagement throughout the presentation. Embedding personal responsibility.

2. Carbon Carbon Management Plan, 2009 Carbon Trust Standard, 2010
Green Gown Awards, 2011
Carbon Management Revisited, 2012
Carbon Masters, 2012
Carbon Management Plan was the first overarching environmental plan
Carbon reduction is the only environmental KPI at the University.
Aim to reduce emissions by 25% by 2013 from a 2006/07 baseline.
Scottish targets of 42% reduction by 2020, compared to 1990 baseline.
Edinburgh Climate Change Strategic Partnership (new group developed through the City of Edinburgh Neighbourhood Partnership Network).
Carbon Trust Standard and Carbon Masters examples of external verification.
Revision of Carbon Management Plan, completed by May 2012.
Carbon Management Awareness Campaign Document, completed by May 2012.
Procurement to be investigated.
Staff and student commute included as an influence emission. 11,600 tonnes.

3. Progress
Biodiversity Audit Transport Audit Fair Trade University Communication and Awareness Plan Universities and Colleges Climate Commitment for Scotland (UCCCfS) Green League
Biodiversity Management Plan will be completed by Summer 2012.
Transport Management Plan will be completed by April 2012.
Development of Sustainable Food Group. Link to wider sustainable procurement principles.
Overarching theme of communication and awareness, but highlight the work of the Conservation Society and also Ka-Wing’s work with Earth Hour.
UCCCfS. Commitment signed by the Principal and Prof Borthwick.
Green League. Good progress to date.
Complete University Guide. Out of 12 criteria, environmental performance is ranked the 5th most important by students (information on People & Planet).

4. Corporate Social Responsibility
Looking at the wider environmental and social responsibility assessment of the University, Universities That Count was completed in 2010.
Areas of outstanding achievement (>90%): Water and Health, Safety & Wellbeing.
Areas of excellent achievement (>75%): Climate change and waste.
The diagram above shows gaps within the wider development of Environment and Social Responsibility at the University.
Marketplace – students and suppliers.
Workplace – employees.

5. Environmental Management System
EcoCampus
Three year programme
Structure of audit and assessment
ISO14001
EcoCampus was designed and developed by the HE sector for the HE sector. Based at Nottingham Trent University. The development of an Environmental Management System is the next step in the development of our work.
The programme provides a systematic methodology for managing institutional impacts on the environment with the development of an Environmental Management System.
Phased and modular approach working through set criteria for each award with recognition for institutions in reducing environmental impact.
EcoCampus provides a framework for continual improvement.
The Platinum Award is equivalent to the international standard ISO 14001, similar to systems for managing health and safety and quality.
Time to broaden out to the entire University. Require the support of many academic and professional services colleagues.
Bronze and silver – assessed remotely. Gold and Platinum – physically assessed.

6. Senior management support is vital, especially at the initial promotional stages of integration.
Typical Environmental Management Activities Include:
Auditing
Client and supplier collaboration
Communication, training and awareness
Monitoring and measurement
Reduction in resource consumption while controlling waste.
Pollution prevention and risk management, maintaining legal records.

7. Success Commitment and involvement Strong communications
Good flexible planning
Clear Performance Improvement Goals
Detailed monitoring procedures
Integration with existing management systems
An Environmental Management System can become an effective and powerful tool for the University.
Reiterate the points above to show that the development of an EMS concentrates on the systems in place at the University. The EMS will of course tie into plans developed by Property & Facilities to change the physical aspects of the University i.e. efficient boilers and lighting systems.

8. Benefits
Management of environmental impact Management of financial impact Reputational risk Curricular links and gain Stakeholder engagement Research and knowledge transfer
The structure offered by EcoCampus allows for all environmental aspects to be assessed, acted upon and monitored. The computer package offered will help to control and maintain concise data management procedures.
Including legislative requirements.
Translate requirements set within the Corporate and Strategic Strategies.
Demonstrate to external partners and funders that we are taking our environmental commitment seriously. Also demonstrating that we operate efficiently in terms of resource management and use, including water and energy consumption.
Current energy spend is £1.6m annually.
CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, £75,000 carbon tax paid in 2010/11.
56% of UK HE’s are working towards ISO out of 73 using EcoCampus.
Developing an EMS is not mandatory. Yet.
Good corporate governance.
Pulls together wider Health & Safety and Procurement requirements.