Sustainability

The University is committed to a reduction of travel emissions and the University Sustainability Team provide information on how to reduce travel emissions to meet our goals and government reporting requirements. Travel is currently one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions from the University.

The Carbon Smart Travel guide provides details on the below three point that can assist travellers to reduce their carbon footprint: 

• Considering the need to travel and what are the alternatives.
• Making transport choices that reduce the carbon footprint.
• Reducing your carbon footprint while travelling.

The guide includes action checklists, planning and sustainable travel tips including:

• Checking if virtual attendance/meeting would be an option for one (or more) of your engagements and presentations in a year.
• Reducing the number of people travelling to a meeting/event by creating opportunities to share knowledge about the event/meeting outcomes
• Considering low carbon travel land options including rail, coach or vehicles
• When flying is the only viable option, choosing lower emissions itineraries/routes.
  The most direct routes will likely have lower emissions overall.
• Choosing lodgings that are at or near the venue where the business activities are being held.
• Turning off lights and air conditioning / heating when not in the accommodation. 
• Using low carbon travel methods at your destination I.e. public transportation, green alternatives (electric vehicles).
• Supplying own toiletries and not using the single serve items provided. 
• Opting out of daily replacement of towels and sheets.