University of Liverpool Sustainability Strategy - A collective vision for a responsible future
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Contents Introduction 2 Context 2 Our vision 3 Delivering sustainability 4 UK framework for sustainable development 4 Sustainability in the higher education sector 4 Governance 4 Engagement 4 Core themes for sustainable development 5 Aim 1 6 Embedding principles Aim 2 8 Research and knowledge exchange Aim 3 10 Education for sustainability Aim 4 12 Living within our limits Aim 5 14 Promote a happy, healthy and equal community Aim 6 16 Widening participation www.liverpool.ac.uk/sustainability 1
Introduction Our vision
Context In essence, sustainable development is about achieving The University wishes to create a community for its As one of the cross-cutting strategic enablers essential
social and economic aspirations, while at the same stakeholders that operates in an environmentally for delivering the plan, the Sustainability Strategy
There are many definitions of sustainable development,
time protecting and enhancing the environment with sustainable, economically feasible and socially themes align with key priority project streams and
with perhaps the most recognised and generally
the underlying aspiration for a better quality of life responsible way. Sustainability University of Liverpool develop in more depth the implications of taking an
accepted being the Brundtland Comission’s¹
for everyone, both now and in generations to come. - a collective vision for a responsible future - develops integrated approach to sustainable development. This
‘development that meets the needs of the present
The University of Liverpool has a corporate social our longstanding commitment to social responsibility is the first document designed to specifically address
without compromising the ability of future generations to
responsibility to create a sustainable environment for and environmental impact, as set out in the University’s the principles of sustainable development at the
meet their own needs.’
its staff, students and surrounding communities, whilst Strategic Plan: University of Liverpool and set out the strategic aims and
The concept of sustainable development has emerged creating conditions in which staff and students are objectives for sustainability for the period 2012-2014.
in response to concerns about the uneven distribution inspired to contribute to sustainability “...we will ensure the development of
of wealth around the globe as well as the state of the throughout the University and beyond. a sustainable environment through
planet. In particular, current concerns focus on the
threat to human wellbeing presented by climate change
It is within this context that this strategy has been the wise use of all resources and
(see Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change,
developed. The strategy includes a statement of the adoption of a framework by which
University’s understanding of sustainable development
2007; Stern Report, 2006) as well as the integrity of
and identifies six key themes. It also sets out high-level
environmental, social and economic
ecosystems (Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, 2005;
aims and will be supported by an implementation plan factors can be considered...”
United Nations Environment Programme, 2007).
detailing specific objectives and targets to be sure that (University of Liverpool Strategic Plan 2009-2014)
The scale and urgency of these issues are significant,
we can deliver our agenda.
with social human wellbeing, ecological and
economic elements being interlocked, complex, and
subject to reaching the point of no return. However,
as governments, business and others respond to
these challenges and tackle the issues, significant
opportunities are created for the University community.
For universities, there is a necessity to both continue
with discipline-specific research and to further develop
new modes of intellectual investigation, bringing
together knowledge from many disciplines to engage
with this set of complex, interlocking, and ethically-
imbued problems. There is also a need to develop
teaching and knowledge exchange programmes to
ensure that the knowledge we develop is transferred
to those responsible for policy and user needs within
society, and a need to deliver this agenda with the
minimum detrimental impact on the environment and
community, and with awareness on cost control.
¹ World Commission on Environment & Development (WCED). Our Common Future. Oxford University Press, 1987
2 www.liverpool.ac.uk/sustainability 3Delivering sustainability Core themes for sustainable development
Using the UK Framework for Sustainable Development and HEFCE approach
as guidance, the University of Liverpool has identified six core themes for sustainable
development, see Figure 1.
UK framework for sustainable These contributions are developed further in the later
HEFCE policy statement 2005/28, which sets out its
development approach to promoting the sustainability agenda and
In the sustainable development white paper Securing Figure 1
vision for the higher education sector in this country to
the Future, the UK Government identifies five principles University of Liverpool themes for
be recognised as a major contributor to society’s efforts dding principles
of sustainable development and the associated key to achieve sustainability within the next 10 years.
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enhancement of Liverpool
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• From local to global: building sustainable initiatives from staff and students. Sustainablity Advisory
communities
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Sustainability in the higher University. ity
education sector In addition to increasing awareness amongst staff,
Having made sustainable development a central the University has a duty to promote sustainable
part of its strategy for the future development of the development in all areas of its teaching, research and L iv i n g w its
higher education sector, the Higher Education Funding third stream activities, including: ithin our lim
Council for England (HEFCE) has released a series
of publications around sustainable development. • Developing curricula, pedagogy and
The HEFCE 2005/01 document identifies the five extracurricular activities that enable participants
key contributions that higher education can make to to acquire the values, skills and knowledge to
Equality and Travel and Carbon
sustainable development: contribute to sustainable development Diversity
Waste Biodiversity Green IT
Transport
• Supporting Faculties, departments and services
• Embed the principles of sustainable development in achieving the long term aims and objectives of Local, Organic Health and
in its values, strategies, operations and Procurement Energy Built Estate Water
the strategy and Fairtrade food Wellbeing
organisational learning
• Sharing good practice or supporting the
• Develop curricula, pedagogy and extracurricular development of good practice, and acting as a
activities that enable students to develop the
role model to other educational establishments
values, skills and knowledge to contribute to
that the University works alongside. In adopting these themes, our approach to delivering sustainability is:
sustainable development
• Strengthen links to business, the community, 1 Lead by example by embedding the principles and University
civil society, government and others in pursuit commitment to sustainability in our policies, strategies and procedures
of sustainable development 2 Actively support best practice, innovation and leadership in relation to
• Build the new skills, knowledge and tools needed sustainability in learning and teaching, research and Knowledge Exchange,
for sustainable development in research and across our services and physical infrastructure
• Continuously improve its own impact on the 3 Demonstrate and report main social, environmental and economic impacts
environment, society and economy. 4 Recognise and communicate relevant activity by staff, students and alumni.
4 www.liverpool.ac.uk/sustainability 5Aim 1: Embedding principles
To ensure that the aims, objectives and targets
contained within this strategy are delivered to
the highest standards and in a transparent and
verifiable manner.
To achieve this we will:
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation
• Embed sustainability into policy, strategies and procedures
• Ensure continual improvement in reducing environmental
impacts through the implementation of an accredited
Environmental Management System, ie ISO 14001
• Participate in benchmarking exercises to monitor the
University’s performance against other institutions within the
higher education sector and against other business sectors
• Provide effective communications to ensure that all staff are
aware of internal and external drivers for sustainability
practice in relation to their role, and that they are aware of
their own personal responsibilities.
How will we do this? Case study
• Continue to report on environmental sustainability via the Carbon Trust Standard
University Risk Register
• Have dialogue with managers to develop an appropriate In June 2011 the University was awarded the Carbon Trust
framework to include awareness and skills for environmental Standard after demonstrating its commitment to tackling climate
sustainability in job descriptions as appropriate and relevant change by reducing its carbon footprint by more than 4%.
to specific roles
• Ensure all new staff receive information about sustainability The savings have been achieved through a combination “ Our goal is for the University of
of Facilities Management-led projects funded by SALIX, the
and that practice for sustainability is integrated into staff
social enterprise ‘not for profit’ company, including a gas engine
Liverpool to become a low carbon
induction programmes
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant, voltage optimisers, and university and this endorsement
• Ensure that sustainability training is made available to all
University staff
energy-awareness activities such as the Green Impact Awards proves that our strategic approach
• Report on performance to the Sustainability Advisory Board
and Student Switch Off project. to carbon management is not only
on a quarterly basis and produce an annual sustainability These initiatives have significantly contributed to plans to cut helping to reduce our environmental
report outlining current performance and achievements the University’s scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 36% by impact, but is also generating real
• Monitor performance in sustainability-related external 2020. To build on this achievement, the University is committed cost savings as well.”
league tables to investing more than £3 million of the current Capital Plan in
sustainability/carbon reduction initiatives. Steve Dickson, Director of Facilities Management
• Seek third party endorsement of achievements where
appropriate, eg the Carbon Trust Standard and
Acorn Certification.
6 www.liverpool.ac.uk/sustainability 7Aim 2: Research and Case studies
Stephenson Institute for
knowledge exchange Renewable Energy
The Stephenson Institute was founded in November 2010 with
an initial investment by the University for 11 academic positions
in the School of Physical Sciences. Two years later, there are
12 academic researchers in the School and eight associated
members across two Faculties in Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, and Biology. The Institute currently contains a
To raise awareness and communicate research rapidly-growing population of more than 20 PhD students and
which is related to environmental sustainability PDRAs and - following an investment of £6 million from the
and to ensure that our operations are informed University Council - a central lab and office building housed in
the Chadwick Laboratories will open in June 2013.
by this research where possible.
With a funding level of more than £20 million from sources as
To achieve this we will: diverse as the European Union, English funding councils, the
• Capture and communicate current research activity in Department of Energy and Climate Change, the US Department
environmental sustainability to the University and the of Energy, and regional development funds, research into all
wider sector aspects of energy generation, distribution, conversion, and
• Expose our students to world-leading research in climate consumption has become the blueprint for interdisciplinary
change and sustainable futures research centres at the University, and the Institute prides
• Integrate research activity into campus as a itself on its high connectivity with regional businesses. One
‘living laboratory’. of the key ambitions of the institute is to play a leading role in
the transformation of Merseyside into a sustainable and smart
region with an associated increase in the quality of life of
How will we do this?
its population.
• Identify sustainability research opportunities - including
those which would present opportunities to conduct
research on the University estate
• Ensure the research community has access to information
about current operational activities through annual Living with environmental change
sustainability reports, publication of case studies, briefing
sessions and training opportunities As one of the University’s key research themes,
• Explore opportunities for establishing a network of ‘living with environmental change’ sees study at Liverpool
research-experienced alumni working across the world focus on the drivers of environmental change such as
in academia, industry, government and civil society, ocean warming, the effects on the transmission of human
who are engaged with and contributing to the University’s
and animal diseases, and the political dimensions of
research, knowledge exchange and teaching
environmental concerns.
• Signpost key research activity on the sustainability
web pages Under this theme, researchers at the University have come
• Incorporate research activity into high-profile disciplinary together from across science, engineering, life sciences,
and interdisciplinary sustainability initiatives. social sciences and arts, to pose new questions about climate
change and promote further debate amongst policy makers
and members of the public on environmental issues affecting
the planet.
“ Climate change is a major problem which
we all need to address. The challenge is
to first understand what is happening,
and then to reliably inform policy makers
and the public, and ultimately to develop
solutions to moderate the impacts.”
Professor Ric Williams
School of Environmental Science
8 www.liverpool.ac.uk/sustainability 9Aim 3: Education for sustainability To provide all staff and students with access to education for and about sustainability To achieve this we will: • Work with Faculties to embed elements of education for sustainability in the curriculum across all subject areas • Develop a suite of sustainable development related degree programmes that build on the distinctive profile of the University of Liverpool and existing strengths in sustainable development teaching programmes • Provide staff and students with opportunities to develop skills for sustainable development. How will we do this? Case study • Identify different approaches to progressing sustainable School of Engineering: development as a priority for improving the quality of teaching and learning, consider those strategies that align sustainable development in the with the institutional setting, and develop a model for curriculum moving forward • Review the governance structure for reporting sustainability In view of the increasingly important role played by Each student selects a product or system that in order to engage more widely with the curriculum, professional engineers in providing solutions to sustainable they consider worthy of sustainable development learning and research development problems, engineering institutions have for some analysis due to perceived negative impacts. A • Carry out a review of all current degree modules and time required an appreciation of sustainable development to be defined methodology then follows, including a programmes to ascertain the extent to which sustainable included in undergraduate courses. qualitative life-cycle assessment, arriving at design development issues are taught at the University improvements to reduce the negative impact of the • Support the development of new modules and programmes Since 2003/4, all first-year undergraduates in Mechanical, product or system. In some courses, students are with relevance to sustainability Aero, Civil and General Engineering, and all undergraduates asked to outline an implementation plan for one • Integrate quality enhancement and quality assurance in Electrical and Electronic Engineering since 2005/6, have of their ideas which has a materials engineering indicators for Education for Sustainability into existing been given a ‘Design for Sustainable Development’ assignment component. frameworks as part of a more general engineering module. This typically • Collaborate with the Liverpool Life project to develop comprises an introductory lecture early in the year and then a In recent years incoming students have had learning and volunteer opportunities for students to gain series of lectures to develop the assignment, which is expected a much greater awareness of sustainable skills in sustainable development to require 12 hours of private work. development issues and the scope for impact • Launch sustainability modules as part of the professional from the engineering profession. It is hoped that services toolkit and online development tool their individual assignment helps each student to • Showcase good practice through a variety of appreciate the relevance of the more specialised communications engineering modules throughout their courses to • Develop and promote high-profile sustainability facing sustainable development challenges. disciplinary and interdisciplinary initiatives. 10 www.liverpool.ac.uk/sustainability 11
1 Biodiversity 6 Local, organic and Fairtrade food
Aim: To maximise the range of habitats and Aim: To influence our suppliers, to ensure all
species on the University estate. goods and services procured and consumed
Objective(s): To enhance green space to support seasonal, healthy and ethical choices,
Aim 4:
improve the ecological and social value. and in turn that all suppliers progressively
improve their own environmental performance. Case studies
Objective(s): To actively encourage food
Student Switch Off
Living within
production, sales, recycling and delivery in the
most sustainable manner, including purchasing
choice, preparation, distribution and awareness. Student Switch Off is an annual campaign run with support The results of the campaign are directly measurable
our limits
To maintain Fairtrade University status. from the National Union of Students which aims to encourage through electricity meters in the halls of residence
2 Built Environment Supporting policy documents: Fairtrade Policy, students to save energy and bring about a carbon reduction and at the end of the year students in the halls with
Aim: To develop and maintain the estate and Sustainable Hospitality Policy.
surrounding landscape with due regard to whilst living in University halls of residence. Social marketing the biggest energy savings have the chance to
environmental impact and social value. has been essential in bringing about behaviour change, as well hold a party or event. Nick Doran, Liverpool Guild
To enhance the staff Objective(s): To reduce space use through the as prize incentives such as Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, tickets to of Students Environmental Co-ordinator, said: “In
and student experience sustainable construction and refurbishment of Liverpool Guild of Students gigs, and energy-saving gadgets. 2011/12 University of Liverpool halls of residences
by creating and sustaining buildings and to ensure all construction and
refurbishment works meet a recognised
managed an overall reduction of 6% in their energy
7 Procurement Over the course of the academic year, picture competitions and consumption. Carnatic Hall, the 2011/12 Student
an estate that is attractive, building standard. quizzes are run every two to three weeks to raise awareness
Aim: To encourage the purchase of goods and Switch Off winner, smashed this with an impressive
supports quality Supporting policy documents: Estate Strategy
services which have minimal impact on the about the energy-saving actions that are being encouraged, and 16% reduction, and celebrated with an afternoon tea
2011-2015, University of Liverpool Design Guide.
recruitment and retention, Action plan: BREEAM and Considerate
natural resources and avoids exploitation of training events are held which are specifically aimed at students party at Ness Gardens.”
and contributes to an Contractor Frameworks.
individuals, committees or organisations.
Objective(s): To ensure external suppliers and
concerning social marketing techniques and sustainable living.
excellent overall University contractors are working progressively towards
of Liverpool experience. improving their own environmental performance.
Supporting policy documents:
Procurement Policy.
This section outlines the aims and objectives
needed to address key impact areas for the 3 Carbon management (Scope 1& 2)
purpose of delivering Aim 4. For each key
Aim: To use energy more efficiently to
impact area, detailed plans have either been progressively reduce dependency on fossil fuels
developed or are in development, setting out in and contribute to achieving a 36% reduction in
greater depth how the aims and objectives will scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions by 2020. 8 Travel and transport
be met. Objective(s): To reduce energy use in both Aim: To reduce local, national and global
residential and non-residential buildings and to environmental impacts of the University’s
increase the amount of on-site electricity/heat travel demands.
generation. Objective(s): To reduce the need to travel and
Action plan: Carbon Management Plan. to develop sustainable and inclusive travel
and transport that improves health and access
to the University.
Supporting policy documents:
Travel Plan 2009-2013.
4 Carbon management (Scope 3)
Aim: To use goods and services which produce
a low level of carbon emissions as a result of
their activities.
Objective(s): To reduce the level of carbon 9 Waste management
generated as a result of indirect emissions from Aim: To develop and implement waste
water, waste, procurement, commuting and management practices that prioritise disposal in
business travel. line with the waste hierarchy.
Supporting policy documents: Procurement Objective(s): To reduce waste sent to landfill/
Policy, Waste Management Policy, Travel Plan incineration through recycling and reuse Bin the Bin “ The herb gardens proved so
2009-13. initiatives and to minimise waste generated. popular with staff that we had to
Action plan: Carbon Management Plan. The Bin the Bin initiative was launched across the University in
Supporting policy documents:
Waste Management Policy.
run a second event. Money raised
2011 to enable staff to increase the amount of waste recycled,
following a pilot in five buildings. As part of the scheme,
from the sale of the herb gardens
recycling stations were installed at centralised points across has also enabled St Anne’s
the University within administrative and teaching areas. These Primary School to develop a wild
5 Green IT include a general waste bin for items that are non-recyclable. flower meadow, reflection area and
Aim: To minimise the environmental impact of 10 Water management Since introducing the scheme the University has seen its a ‘grow your own’ area for pupils.”
IT solutions and favour manufacturers whose Aim: To use water more efficiently to recycling rate increase to 40%. Clare Scott
supply chains demonstrate environmentally progressively reduce dependency on Sustainability Officer
sustainable practices. natural resources. To ensure the new scheme was as sustainable as possible,
Objective(s): To deploy IT solutions which Objective(s): To reduce water use in both redundant waste bins collected from offices were given a new
are energy efficient, to make effective use of residential and non-residential buildings. lease of life by the Sustainability Team and Ness Gardens
the latest technologies for reducing power Supporting policy documents:
consumption, and to use IT solutions to monitor and turned into herb gardens which were sold to staff for a
University of Liverpool Design Guide.
and reduce the environmental impact of nominal donation.
non-IT services.
12 www.liverpool.ac.uk/sustainability 13Aim 5: Promote a happy,
healthy and equal community
To meet the diverse needs of staff and students,
promote personal wellbeing, social cohesion
and inclusion and equal opportunity for all,
and ensure these values are reflected both in
our interaction with the wider community and
in the goods and services used.
To achieve this we will:
• Develop an understanding of and promote healthy working,
learning, and living environments for students and staff
• Explore with Human Resources how sustainable
development issues are related to, and can be integrated
with, the delivery of the staff strategy
• Explore with Student Services how sustainable development
issues are related to the student experience and can be
integrated with this area of activity Case study
• Ensure a consistent and ethically informed approach to
investment, research funding and procurement. Liverpool Guild of Students Roof “ I am so pleased that we have been
Garden Project able to assist such an innovative
How will we do this? project. This is just the sort of
• Bring together existing initiatives for the health and wellbeing
In 2009, the Guild of Students successfully secured funding legacy activity that the Year of the
from the University and Homebase to create its own roof
of students, staff and the wider communities to enhance garden based on the roof area on top of the University of Environment 2009 was established
participation and co-ordination Liverpool Student Guild building, with the aim of: to promote and it is a great
• Promote Sport Liverpool as a one-stop-shop for sport and • Insulating and protecting roof coverings example of young people of the
physical activity, serving students, staff and members of
the community • Cleaning air and countering climate change city working together creating a
• Develop a performance measurement system to guide the
• Providing microclimates for fauna and flora truly sustainable city.”
University’s activities in this area • Creating new spaces for living, working and Councillor Bernie Turner
entertaining. Executive member for Environment
• Establish an award mechanism to recognise exceptional at Liverpool City Council.
contributions for promoting sustainable development. The roof garden has four raised beds where various bedding
plants, herbs and salads are being grown. The produce is
being used by the Liverpool Guild of Students catering service
and sold at the University’s farmers’ market. The garden is
also home to two beehives, a bird table and four bird nests,
and two staff members and one student are currently being
trained as beekeepers.
The Guild has partnered with local children’s charity Team
Oasis to help open up the garden to the wider community.
Volunteers are working with the charity to develop the garden
and will also be engaging other charities and local school
groups to get involved with the project.
14 www.liverpool.ac.uk/sustainability 15Aim 6: Widening participation
To take a leading role in advancing the
sustainability agenda in the North West region
and continue to develop local, national and
global partnerships and networks. We shall
create opportunities where students, staff
and alumni can develop and share their
knowledge, skills and experience to engage
with, and contribute effectively to, tackling
global challenges.
To achieve this we will:
• Build partnerships and create local information and learning
networks for sharing experiences and knowledge of local,
national and global sustainability issues
• Optimise University operations and activities to maximise
social and economic benefit whilst minimising impacts on
the local community
• Promote staff development, value stakeholder involvement,
and social inclusion and equity
• Communicate current environmental sustainability activities
and achievements to staff, students and alumni.
How will we do this? Case study
• Deliver the Transition University of Liverpool project, SustainableNESS
aiming to cut University carbon emissions in response
to the challenges of climate change and peak oil Ness Botanic Gardens on the Wirral peninsula is a unique
• Actively seek formal and informal partnerships with outward-facing facet of the University of Liverpool which boasts
strategic regional, national and international stakeholders a significant plant collection, including many early introductions
and identify opportunities to exchange knowledge and from China, and offers over 100,000 visitors per annum a 64
best practice acre oasis of plant and habitat biodiversity. Sustainability lies
• Establish a programme of public engagement across at the heart of Ness from our small army of 219 volunteers who
multiple disciplines with the local community, the city region maintain the gardens and grow produce for our restaurant to
and other partners to discuss, understand and respond to recycling our tree waste for mulch.
global challenges and their implications
We have reduced our water extraction from our bore hole through
• Create a structured framework to assist with engaging the introduction of controlled micro irrigation to our commercial
University Schools and departments and the wider plant sales area and installed 218 solar panels on site to reduce
community, for instance Liverpool City Council and Royal our energy consumption and generate surplus to feed the
Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital Trust, in the national grid. Green transport options have been improved with a
University’s Sustainability Challenge new public footpath and cycle network extension to the gardens
• Maintain and develop active networks of staff and students underway. We actively promote sustainability awareness online
to enable consultation and active involvement in the and through customer engagement.
development of localised sustainability policies,
strategies and action plans
• Engage with the Corporate Communications team to ensure
that sustainability activity is accessible and is promoted to
all stakeholders.
16 www.liverpool.ac.uk/sustainability 17THE UNIVERSITY IS A MEMBER OF THE ELITE RUSSELL GROUP OF RESEARCH-LED UK UNIVERSITIES
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