Issue 4 - September 2022
As 2022 draws to a close, we are excited to bring you the latest edition of Sustainable Liverpool, which celebrates the launch of the University’s new Climate Plan and what you can expect in 2023 and beyond.
The Climate Plan was launched in November and in this issue we explore a number of key activities and commitments designed to help the University achieve net zero by 2035. Adding to the positive news, we highlight the achievement of our Sustainability Strategy target for education for all students to have access to a sustainability related module, activity or extra-curricular learning. We also look at how we are supporting staff and students in making more sustainable travel choices, as well as improving our approach to the products and services we buy and use.
We know that we will need to invest in order to meet our net zero ambitions, and that includes making sure we have the right people and expertise in place to drive forward key initiatives. In this issue we highlight two new members of the Environmental Sustainability Team in FRCS, the Circular Economy Manager and the Waste and Recycling Officer, to hear about their roles and priorities going forward. Plus, we find out more about the planned energy audit, and how this will help us prioritise and implement effective retrofitting and energy saving measures across the campus.
Everyone has a part to play in helping the University achieve its net zero target. So please get in touch and share your sustainability news, and who knows, you could be featured in the next issue of Sustainable Liverpool!
Top tips for reducing waste at Christmas 
Top tips for reducing waste at Christmas
From cardboard and wrapping paper, to food and plastic packaging, the Christmas period can generate a significant amount of waste.
Posted on: 19 December 2022
University launches new Climate Plan 
University launches new Climate Plan
The University’s new Climate Plan sets out our ambitions, principles and commitments to being net zero by 2035 – 15 years ahead of the Government’s 2050 deadline.
Posted on: 29 November 2022
What are carbon emissions, and why do they matter? 
What are carbon emissions, and why do they matter?
You’ll often see the terminology ‘Scopes 1, 2 and 3’ used when talking about carbon emissions, but what do these numbers mean? Karl Whittle, Professor of Zero Carbon and Nuclear Energy, explains.
Posted on: 29 November 2022
Improving energy use on campus 
Improving energy use on campus
The University of Liverpool Energy Company (ULEC) are launching an Energy Audit in December 2022 to help us understand where and how we could make our buildings more energy efficient. Energy & Sustainability Consultant, Rory Baker, who is managing this crucial project, explains.
Posted on: 29 November 2022
Sir Keir Starmer visits University’s Energy Centre 
Sir Keir Starmer visits University’s Energy Centre
The Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, paid a visit to the University’s Energy Centre as he took time away from his Party’s conference, which took place in Liverpool in September.
Posted on: 29 November 2022
University achieves Sustainability Strategy target
University achieves Sustainability Strategy target
The University has achieved a key target from its Sustainability Strategy, ensuring that all students have access to learning opportunities that equip them with the knowledge, skills and experience essential to make their contribution to a sustainable future.
Posted on: 29 November 2022
Cutting our travel emissions
Cutting our travel emissions
Whether it’s commuting to University, travelling to international conferences, or students going home at the end of the academic year, travel is one of the largest contributors to our Scope 3 emissions. Sustainability Programme Manager, Sally Shaw, explains the journey ahead for how we can cut our travel emissions and sets out some of measures which are in place to help us change how we get around.
Posted on: 29 November 2022
Making sustainable purchasing decisions
Making sustainable purchasing decisions
Mark Walton, Head of Procurement, answers some key questions on how the University is working towards embedding responsible procurement principles across the Institution and how these align with the University’s commitment to net zero.
Posted on: 29 November 2022
Recycling and the circular economy
Recycling and the circular economy
The University’s Sustainability Strategy sets out a number of key targets in relation to reducing waste by 50% and embedding a circular economy across all University operations. To help us achieve these targets, two new roles have been established in the Environmental Sustainability team in FRCS. We caught up with Dr Rhiannon Hunt, Circular Economy Manager and Sam Hay, Waste and Recycling Officer, to find out more.
Posted on: 29 November 2022