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.

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 (23-24) we had 37 teams participate in the programme. Teams worked towards Bronze, Silver or Gold.

9 teams achieved Bronze

15 teams achieved Silver

21 teams achieved Gold