Sustainability

Sustainable Essex programme

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The Sustainable Essex Awards is an environmental accreditation internal programme run by the Sustainability Team. It brings staff and students in a department together in a team and provides them with a tangible framework to make their department more sustainable whether that is in the office or at home.

How it works

The programme runs each academic year. Each team is provided with a workbook which is accessed through Moodle. The workbooks provide achievable, easy to follow and fun actions directly linked to the themes of the University’s Sustainability Policies. Each team decides whether to compete for a Bronze, Silver or Gold award.

Student volunteers will receive training from the Sustainability team to be Sustainable Essex Auditors to check that teams have completed all of the necessary actions.

An annual awards ceremony is held every year to recognise the achievements of staff and students who take part. This may be in person or online.  

Benefits of participating

Participating in the Sustainable Essex Awards allows departments with the opportunity to save resources, demonstrate an environmental commitment to staff and students, and actively encourage collaborative working. It is a great way to contribute directly to the University's net zero emissions goal from our Sustainability Sub Strategy (.pdf).

How to participate

Email Rebecca Moss (Sustainability Engagement Officer).

 

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Sustainability team
Telephone: 01206 872950