{"id":37891,"date":"2022-04-20T12:59:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T11:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sustainability.glos.ac.uk\/?p=37891"},"modified":"2022-06-20T13:30:20","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T12:30:20","slug":"our-annual-sustainability-report-2020-2021-is-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sustainability.glos.ac.uk\/our-annual-sustainability-report-2020-2021-is-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Annual Sustainability Report 2020-2021 is out!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Staff and students at the University of Gloucestershire are making waves in sustainability and pioneering for change \u2013 and we\u2019re excited to share them in our latest Annual Sustainability Report 2020-2021.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sharing performance metrics and celebrating some of our many fantastic achievements, across all aspects of sustainability in the life of our University, this is the fifth report against the University\u2019s Sustainability Strategy 2017-2022.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It shares our positive sustainability impact through learning, research and partnerships, and our ongoing work to reduce the negative impacts of running our University.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ten things you should know from this report<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. We\u2019re going Net Zero on carbon emissions by 2030<\/b> \u2013 we released our strategy setting out our ambitious plans to achieve this against all three emissions scopes. Read more on page 7<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Our research is having significant real-world sustainability outcomes \u2013 <\/b>6 of our 26 selected Impact Case Studies submitted to the UK\u2019s Research Excellence Framework were chosen for this reason. Read about them on pages 8-9<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. We won a prestigious International Green Gown Award<\/b> in the Next Generation Learning and Skills category for education researchers. Read more on page 15<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4. We won a range of other coveted awards<\/b> too <\/b>\u2013 including Gold and Silver Heist awards for excellence in education marketing for the \u2018Who Cares? We Do\u2019 campaign. Read more on page 5<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> We secured a \u00a31.2m grant to replace gas boilers with air source heat pumps \u2013 <\/b>once complete, this will significantly reduce our annual carbon emissions. Watch our news page for updates<\/a>.<\/p>\n

6. Students led a carbon analysis initiative at Download Festival<\/b> as part of wider work to help shape a greener future for UK music festivals. Read more on page 12<\/a>.<\/p>\n

7.<\/strong> Our Countryside and Community Research Institute, CCRI, secured over \u00a31.2m income for research geared to sustainability<\/b>. Read more about the work this will support on pages 14-15<\/a>.<\/p>\n

8.<\/strong> As a UN Regional Centre of Expertise in sustainability education<\/b>, we collaborated with partners and networks to deliver impactful projects and share our expertise. Read more on pages 16-17<\/a>.<\/p>\n

9. We\u2019ve maintained key accreditations<\/b>, including ISO 14001, Fairtrade, Red Tractor and Marine Stewardship Council. Read more on pages 23, 24 and 29<\/a>.<\/p>\n

10.<\/strong> Our work is playing a critical role and having impact against 12 of the UN\u2019s 17 Sustainable Development Goals<\/strong>. Find out how on pages 26-27<\/a>.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial author=”Stephen Marston” job_title=”Vice-Chancellor” company_name=”University of Gloucestershire” portrait_url=”https:\/\/sustainability.glos.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Stephen-Marston-e1635498631622.jpg” _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

It gives me great pleasure to share our Annual Sustainability Report for 2020-2021 and to celebrate our achievements and performance improvements this past year.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the most pressing issues we all face is the need to make deeper carbon emissions reductions, in response to accelerating climate change. We have now developed and released a Carbon Net Zero Strategy with targets to reach by 2030.<\/span><\/p>\n

But we remain committed to expanding our collective brainprint in sustainability, not just reducing our operational footprint. This report underlines the continued dedication of our academic community to leading that change through our education and research.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At this time of transition and despite the challenges of the pandemic, I commend our staff, students and partners for their inspiration and contributions to securing a better collective future for all.<\/span><\/p>\n

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