an introduction to green impact

www.le.ac.uk/environment

An introduction to Green Impact

Ellen Holmesejh43@le.ac.uk(0116) 252 2849

Green Impact Overview

• Run by the NUS and the EAUC

• Over 620 Green Impact teams in 2010/2011

• 43 institutions signed up for 2011/2012

Green Impact at the University of Leicester

• Signed up in 2009

- 2009/2010 – 17 teams

- 2010/2011 – 16 teams

Green Impact at the University of Leicester

What does Green Impact involve?

• Workbook

– Waste and Recycling– Energy and Carbon– Sustainable procurement– Sustainable transport– Communicating sustainability

What does Green Impact involve?

• Timeline

– November – launch workbook– November-February – complete

workbook– March – auditing– May – Award Ceremony

Green Impact Teams sign up Promote Green Impact to staff GI Workbook released Early November GI Teams work through workbook Early November to Late February GI Workbook submission deadline End of Feb GI Audit period Feed back sent to GI teams Awards and recognition Probably May

What does Green Impact involve?

• Awards– Bronze – 18 criteria– Silver – 15 criteria– Gold – bonus criteria

Why get involved?

• Staff

Rewards and recognition for actions

More power to make a difference

Fosters community spirit

Interdepartmental cooperation

Why get involved?

• Students

Increase employability skills

Professional experience

Have a voice in your department

Meet other staff and students

Any questions?