Carbon Management
Carbon Management is the process by which Canterbury Christ Church University is actively seeking to meet its commitment to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases which are a consequence of its operations.
The University has published a Carbon Management Plan for 2010-16 which details the actions and activities by which the University will reduce carbon emissions from electricity & gas use by 35% from the 2009/10 level, whilst also making significant reductions in emissions from other sources such as water, waste, travel and commuting. The University has also published targets for further reductions in emissions by 2020 and is developing a low carbon vision for the University for 2050.
The Carbon Management Plan has been developed by a cross functional team from the University and the delivery of the plan is the responsibility of the Carbon Management & Sustainability Culture & Communication Committees, which form part of the sustainability management and governance structure at CCCU. The plan was approved by the Senior Management Team and the Estates Committee on behalf of the governing body in January 2011. The plan was developed through the HECM6 programme and has been reviewed by the Carbon trust prior to publication.
The activities and actions within the plan, covering infrastructure changes and staff and student engagement have been fully costed. The delivery of carbon reductions will also bring significant cost avoidance for expenditure on travel, water, waste and utility costs and the associated payments to the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme. The progress against the plan will be regularly monitored and summarised in an annual report.
Environmental Responsibility & Sustainability forms one of the key themes for the 2011-16 CCCU Strategic plan and reduction in the use of natural resources and carbon emissions are in line with the University’s core values. Described in the plan are many ways that students, staff and stakeholders can engage with the delivery of significant emissions reductions and to help embed Carbon Management within the University’s operations.