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 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.

 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 Rudd (Sustainability Engagement Officer).

What our teams have achieved this year

This academic year (22-23) we had 38 teams participate in the programme. Teams worked towards Bronze, Silver or Gold.

14 teams achieved Bronze

14 teams achieved Silver

10 teams achieved Gold

For more information on what awards teams achieved read our blog.