1. www.le.ac.uk/environment An introduction to Green Impact Ellen Holmes ejh43@le.ac.uk (0116) 252 2849

2. Green Impact Overview Run by the NUS and the EAUC Over 620 Green Impact teams in 2010/2011 43 institutions signed up for 2011/2012

3. Green Impact at the University of Leicester Signed up in 2009 - 2009/2010 – 17 teams - 2010/2011 – 16 teams

4. Green Impact at the University of Leicester

5. What does Green Impact involve? Workbook –Waste and Recycling –Energy and Carbon –Sustainable procurement –Sustainable transport –Communicating sustainability

6. What does Green Impact involve? Timeline –November – launch workbook –November-February – complete workbook –March – auditing –May – Award Ceremony Green Impact Teams sign up Promote Green Impact to staff GI Workbook released Early November GI Teams work through workbook Early November to Late February GI Workbook submission deadline End of Feb GI Audit period Feed back sent to GI teams Awards and recognition Probably May

7. What does Green Impact involve? Awards –Bronze – 18 criteria –Silver – 15 criteria –Gold – bonus criteria

8. Why get involved? Staff Rewards and recognition for actions More power to make a difference Fosters community spirit Interdepartmental cooperation

9. Why get involved? Students Increase employability skills Professional experience Have a voice in your department Meet other staff and students

10. Any questions?