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!
Spotlight on COP27
Spotlight on COP27
In November, world leaders met at the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Egypt to discuss how to avoid dangerous climate change. Professor Ric Williams, Chair of Ocean and Climate Science and co-lead of the University’s Climate Futures Research, gives us his take on the recent COP27 Summit.
Posted on: 29 November 2022
Student-focused sustainability
Student-focused sustainability
The Sustainability Team has been out and about talking to students at both the University and further afield, spreading the sustainable message and encouraging students to think about how they can act to help save our planet. We caught up with the Sustainability Team to find out what they have been up to.
Posted on: 29 November 2022
What’s happening at the Guild?
What’s happening at the Guild?
It’s been a busy semester for the Guild as they continue to offer sustainable opportunities and host events for students across the University. From the re-launch of the Climate Action Network to the various outreach activities in the local community, here’s a run through of what’s taken place this semester and how your students can get involved going forward.
Posted on: 29 November 2022
Contributor series: "Pave the Road, plastic, sustainability and the planet" by Alina Robinson
Contributor series: "Pave the Road, plastic, sustainability and the planet" by Alina Robinson
The award winning documentary, 'Pave the Road', follows the 10-year journey of Kelly Mason, who developed a new way to prevent plastics from going to landfill, instead using them to build roads in Central America. Thanks to second-year Marketing student, Alina Robinson, for telling us all about it.
Posted on: 29 November 2022
Share your sustainability news with Sustainable Liverpool
Share your sustainability news with Sustainable Liverpool
If you would like to share updates on events, projects, or activities relating to sustainability, we would love to hear from you. We welcome contributions from all staff and students.
Posted on: 19 September 2022
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Spotlight on COP27
Spotlight on COP27
In November, world leaders met at the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Egypt to discuss how to avoid dangerous climate change. Professor Ric Williams, Chair of Ocean and Climate Science and co-lead of the University’s Climate Futures Research, gives us his take on the recent COP27 Summit.
Posted on: 29 November 2022