Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs on-going efforts towards responsible, social development have received a boost following the unveiling of a new sustainability policy.
Launched earlier this month during the annual Sustainability Week, The Corporate Social Responsibility Policy details the UniversityÔÇÖs current and future commitments to environmental awareness.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Elizabeth Treasure, who oversaw the creation of the policy commented: ÔÇ£This is an exciting step forwards in demonstrating how important the university takes its responsibility to the wider society.
ÔÇ£Cardiff is committed to making a significant and sustainable contribution to health, economy, education and culture locally, nationally and internationally.ÔÇØ
Amongst the Deputy Vice-ChancellorÔÇÖs wider community promises, the policy pledges a commitment to ethical banking and investment, the implementation of a carbon management plan, a reduction in landfill waste and continued support to local and Fairtrade produce.
Concerning the UniversityÔÇÖs immediate management, the policy also details an annual revision of environmental policies and the promotion of sustainable transportation options for staff and students.
Over the past 12 months, the University has made great progress by way of environmentally-friendly management; its efforts rewarded by becoming an accredited member of the International Environmental Management Standard.
In its continued attempts to positively impact the environment, the University and NUS run numerous initiatives to reduce energy waste, such as the Switch Off campaign run throughout residences and Snap It Off, an interactive project that encourages students to report unnecessary lighting.
The University also implements the NUS-led Green Impact scheme, an initiative that invites staff and students to contribute to the UniversityÔÇÖs efforts in reducing its carbon footprint.
As an extension, the University has launched its own Green Impact Awards. With the awardsÔÇÖ debut next year, the University is encouraging staff and students to submit entries of energy-saving ideas, the best of which will be awarded with a ┬ú100 prize as well as possible implementation throughout the University.
Details on how to enter the Green Impact AwardsÔÇÖ competition can be found on the Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs website.
Katie Evans
News Writer
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