Common use of Carbon Reduction Clause in Contracts

Carbon Reduction. The College has submitted its 2016/17 Mandatory Climate Change Reporting documentation and it is pleasing to report the carbon footprint associated with the College’s operations has fallen for the 8th consecutive year. Since signing up to the Universities and Colleges Climate Commitment for Scotland, the College has reduced its carbon footprint by an impressive 45%. Student and staff engagement and awareness raising continues to be a priority as we strive to promote sustainability and social responsibility into all curriculum areas. To assist in achieving this, the College has recently signed up to the Sustainable Development Goals Accord in partnership with the EAUC and the College will use this as a vehicle to embed the Sustainable Development Goals into our education, research, leadership, operations, administration and engagement activities. The College Environment team continue to be very successful in obtaining grant funding for a range sustainable initiatives. Over the last year they have secured £30k funding to invest in the lease of 4 electric vehicles, as well as £30k to install additional charging points at all 3 campuses. The team have also recently secured £20k to install an additional rocket composter at our Arbroath Campus for our food waste and a further £20k from Cycling Scotland to further enhance the facilities for staff and students who cycle to work and College. This money will be invested in shower facilities, bike shelters, bike lockers and a bike repair centre at each campus.

Carbon Reduction. ‌ The College has submitted its 2016/17 Mandatory Climate Change Reporting documentation and it is pleasing to report the carbon footprint associated with the College’s operations has fallen for the 8th consecutive year. Since signing up to the Universities and Colleges Climate Commitment for Scotland, the College has reduced its carbon footprint by an impressive 45%. Student and staff engagement and awareness raising continues to be a priority as we strive to promote sustainability and social responsibility into all curriculum areas. To assist in achieving this, the College has recently signed up to the Sustainable Development Goals Accord in partnership with the EAUC and the College will use this as a vehicle to embed the Sustainable Development Goals into our education, research, leadership, operations, administration and engagement activities. The College Environment team continue to be very successful in obtaining grant funding for a range sustainable initiatives. Over the last year they have secured £30k funding to invest in the lease of 4 electric vehicles, as well as £30k to install additional charging points at all 3 campuses. The team have also recently secured £20k to install an additional rocket composter at our Arbroath Campus for our food waste and a further £20k from Cycling Scotland to further enhance the facilities for staff and students who cycle to work and College. This money will be invested in shower facilities, bike shelters, bike lockers and a bike repair centre at each campus.