Association of University Directors of Estates

Sustainable Development

 

Campus Sustainability Programme (CaSPr)

Funded by the Scottish Executive Sustainable Action Grant Fund and the Scottish Funding Council,
Carbon TrustHelps businesses and the public sector cut carbon emmissions and supports the development of low carbon technologies.   Includes carbon footprint calculator.
EcoCampusA national environmental management system (EMS) development programme and award scheme for the higher and further education sectors. 
EAUCEnvironmental Association for Universities and Colleges
EAUC Resource BankEAUC Resource Bank
Green BooksAn independent UK environmental publishing company, producing books on a wide range of environmental and cultural issues. 
Greenhouse Gas Protocol InitiativeThe Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) is the most widely used international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify, and manage greenhouse gas emissions.  
GHP Calculation tools and guidance for the service sector  
HEEPI Higher Education Environmental Performance Improvement Project
HEFCE online resource for sustainable development in HE. This directory of resources is to support the sustainable development work of universities and colleges in the UK.  Sections include Biodiversity; Carbon Management; Community; Construction; Curriculum; Financial; Procurement; Transport; Strategy; Waste and Water. 
HEFCE Sustainable Development Strategy 
Joint Contracts Tribunal Consultation on sustainability 2008
Salix FinanceSalix is an independent, publicly funded company that provides interest-free match funding to the public sector to invest in energy efficiency measures and technologies that will reduce carbon emissions.
Scottish Funding Council Sustainable Development Guidance for Estate Management28 March  2008 - Circular SFC/12/2008. 
Sustainable Buildings North West A regional website created to raise awareness and provide knowledge to help with the delivery of sustainable buildings in the North West.  Also contains content of general interest.
Waste Aware CampusFor Scotlands universities and colleges.