Policies
Policies, Plans, and Strategies
The University has adopted the following policies and strategic plans, which set out our aims and objectives for working towards environmental sustainability and acting with greater ethical and social responsibility:
Policies
Environmental Policy
The University of Huddersfield is committed to the principles of environmental protection and sustainable development
Carbon Neutral Strategy
This strategy includes the Targets and overarching approach to achieving Carbon neutrality as an institution
Fairtrade Policy
The University of Huddersfield assigns great importance to Fairtrade
Ethical Investment Policy
The University will not invest directly into organisations whose values do not reflect those of the University
Financial Policies
Corporate, Social and Environmental Procurement Policy
Net Zero Carbon Emissions Plan
This plan sets out the targets and principles on how the University will achieve its Net Zero targets
Sustainable Food Policy
How the University's Catering Service will embed sustainability into its operations
Travel plan and Travel Policy
The University of Huddersfield recognises the need to address its transport issues
Waste Management Plan
This plan sets out the University of Huddersfield's commitment to managing waste and recycling for environmental improvement
Reporting
The University has reported its Environmental and Sustainability impacts through the annual Financial Statements from 2007/08 onwards. These reports are audited by external independent auditors and approved by University Council.
The University supplies environmental performance data annually to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Estates Management Record, which is externally audited and publicly available.
Financial Statements
Externally audited and approved Financial Statements
HESA Estates Management Record
Externally audited and publicly available data from across the HE sector
Sustainability Highlights Report 2013-14
The University is committed to the principles of environmental protection and sustainable development
Sustainability Highlights Report 2014-15
The University is committed to the principles of environmental protection and sustainable development
Sustainability Highlights Report 2015-16
The University continues its commitment to principles of Sustainable Development and Environmental protection
Sustainability Highlights Report 2016-17
An overview of environmental sustainability initiatives on campus during 2016-17
SMART Target and Metrics
To measure the implementation of the Strategies and Policies listed above, the following metrics and targets have been developed and will be reported against annually.
Environmental Policy - Metrics and Targets
SMART targets and metrics to monitor performance against the University's Environmental and Sustainability policies and strategies