Progress to Date

• In 2006 the University completed its first Carbon

Management Plan

• In January 2011 the University published its second

Carbon Management Plan

• The University commits to reducing direct electricity,

gas & fuel consumption by 48%* by 2020.

* Against a 2005/06 baseline

That’s some big reductions!

Source: Hefce 2010

From here......

....to here!

Progress to Date

• The University has achieved a 20%↓ in its

direct electricity, gas & fuel consumption

already!

• Carbon is now one of the University's key

working themes & will be reviewed annually.

Source: Carbon Trust Alumni Conference 2010

The Carbon Trust believes the University of Sunderland is making

the greatest progress to date of the 120 universities it is engaged

with.

Examples of Some Projects We Have Undertaken

• Energy audits

• Voltage optimisation (8% reduction)

• Boiler replacement

• Ground source heat pump

• Space utilisation

• Reduction in fleet vehicles/improved fuel efficiency

• Reduction in waste to landfill

How Are We Communicating This?

Here are some examples of how we are

telling you what we are doing.

Where Can I Find Out More?

http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/hr/hs&e/environment/carbonmanagement/