an introduction to green impact
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An introduction to Green Impact. Ellen Holmes [email protected] (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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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?