Sustainable Essex programme

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, Gold or Platinum award.

An annual awards ceremony is held every year to recognise the achievements of staff and students who take part.

 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 the Sustainability Team

What our teams have achieved this year

This academic year (24-25) we had 31 teams participate in the programme, we had 25 staff teams and 6 student teams . Teams worked towards Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum. Two teams completed both Bronze and Silver. 

9 teams achieved Bronze

8 teams achieved Silver

9 teams achieved Gold

7 teams achieved Platinum