Environmental Policies, Strategy and Procedures

Policies

Statements of intent and commitment that will be addressed by programmes of work, new initiatives and research.

• Environmental Policy Statement (.pdf)
• Energy and Water Management Policy (part of the Wastewise webpages)
• Fairtrade Policy (.pdf)
• Sustainable and ethical purchasing and food policy statement (.pdf)

Environmental Strategy

In 2012 Aberystwyth University decided to put in place an Environmental Management System across the university via the BS 8555 'Phased Implementation of Environmental Management Systems'. The ultimate aim is to achieve accreditation to a standard such as ISO 14001.

• Flow Diagram (diagram showing the main elements of the strategy plus links)
• Annual Environment Report (2008-2009)
• Main AU environmental aspects
  
  • Local Environment and Land Use (Ecology and Biodiversity)
  • Sustainable Procurement
  • Transport and Travel
  • Energy and Water Management
  • Releases to Atmosphere and Water
  • Waste Management and Minimisation
  • Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship (ESDGC)

Training

• Protecting the Environment a module in the AU HS&E interactive e-learning course (AU login required)

Procedures and Information Resources

• Recycling (how and where to do it at AU)
• Waste computers and other IT equipment disposal procedure (removed from AU by specialist recycling company)
• Environmental SustainabilityAU website summarising worldwide and local issues and providing support such as:
  • What Can I Do?
  • Help for Businesses (much is relevant for University activities too)
  • Community Projects
  • Available Courses
• Wastewise Do Your Bit (more suggestions as part of the Wastewise campaign)
• Wastewise - Energy and Water Saving Campaign website
• Sustainable teaching of bioscience and Green Laboratories Manual HEA site showcasing work undertaken at AU