University of Brighton Carbon Management Plan

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).

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).

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).

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).

Environmetal Policy 2012-15

The university's Environmental Policy aims to provide more detail in terms of our commitments to developing sustainable campuses.

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).

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).