Sustainability
Sustainability and energy efficiency are part of everything we do as a School, running throughÌýour teaching, our research and our consultancy.
Green Impact
Green ImpactÌýis a °×С½ãÂÛ̳-wide environmental competition and accreditation scheme that allows departments and divisions across °×С½ãÂÛ̳ to improve their environmental impact, supportÌý°×С½ãÂÛ̳'s Sustainability StrategyÌýand engage peers and colleagues with these essential issues. The School actively takes part in this programme, striving to improve our environmental impact on the world.
- This academic year our improvements include:
- Conducting energy audits to ensure equipment is switched off daily
- Participating inÌý°×С½ãÂÛ̳'s Big Christmas Switch Off
- Installing new signage promoting energy and water saving
- Using biodegradable catering material
- Significantly reducing our paper usage
- Applying Biophilic Principles to our department’s operations
How you canÌýtake actionÌý
- Join theÌýBSSC Green Impact Team
- Find out more about ourÌýsustainability in the built environmentÌýacademic research
- As a worker in Camden, °×С½ãÂÛ̳ staff have access to Camden Council cycling schemes, including cycle training and a free bicycle loan. Find out more on theÌý
- Embed sustainability into the curriculum
- See what’s happening at theÌý°×С½ãÂÛ̳ Climate Hub
- Make a pledge withÌý
- Reduce your waste – see theÌýÌýfor reusable bottles and mugs
Find out more
- Visit theÌý°×С½ãÂÛ̳ Green Impact website
- Contact our Green Impact Lead for more information or just an informal chat: Anita Treso,Ìýa.treso@ucl.ac.uk