Sustainability :: Policies and strategies

Policies and strategies for sustainability

The University of Brighton’s commitment to Sustainable Development is clearly stated in its Corporate Plan:

“…we recognise that we have much to learn and much to do differently.This is especially true in accepting the challenge of incorporating sustainable development in all that we do, including in the way our staff and students work and learn.”

This commitment is not restricted to the management of the university Estates and Facilities, but to everything from procurement, through investment, management practices and student and staff 'life and work' on our campuses.

Follow the links to current policies and strategies below.

Sustainable Development Policy 2010-2012

Download policy (338k pdf)

Download policy (242k pdf)

Download strategy (178k pdf)

Download action plan (pdf)

Download plan (1.3m pdf)

Download policy (48k pdf)

Download strategy document(488k pdf)

Sustainable Development Policy 2010-12

This is the university's 2nd Sustainable Development Policy and includes specific targets for embedding sustainability in all areas, including the environment, teaching and learning, community and business engagement, research and staff and student engagement.

Download the Sustainable Development Policy (338k pdf).

Sustainable Food Policy

The impact of the food at the university is something that Residential and Catering Services take seriously. The new Sustainable Food Policy (2011-2012) highlights some of what they already do as well as future challenges.

Download the Sustainable Food Policy (3m pdf).

Ethical Investment Policy

In early 2010 the university adopted an ethical investment policy - and this was largely brought about by pressure and suggestions from staff and students. This goes to show that the Sustainability Action Network can really make a difference.

Download the Ethical Investment Policy (49k pdf).

Sustainable Procurement Strategy 2011-2015

The university adopted its first Sustainable Procurement Strategy in April 2011. It outlines some of the challenges ahead that characterise the university context, notably such large and decentralised insitution.

Download the Sustainable Procurement Strategy (179k pdf).

Cutting carbon by 50% in 5 years

How do you go about cutting the carbon emissions of an institution as large and spread out as the University of Brighton by 50% in only five years? Read our carbon management plan to find out.

Download the Carbon Management Plan (1.2m pdf).

University Travel Plan

The university developed a travel plan in 2009-2010, which was developed through extensive consultation with staff and students. This includes recommendations for sustainable travel.

Download the Travel Plan (488k pdf).

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