Sustainability Governance

Governance Structure

Established in 2019 by the Senior Leadership Team, and chaired by Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Tim Thornton, the Climate Emergency Steering Group includes representation from key stakeholders in sustainability at the University including: 

  • Huddersfield Students’ Union - Communities Officer ex officio
  • Pro-Vice Chancellor of Teaching and Learning - Prof. Jane Owen-Lynch
  • Dean of the Huddersfield Business School - Prof. Jill Johnes
  • Estates and Facilitates Director of service - Tim Hosker
  • Carbon and Energy Reduction Officer - Patrick Flavin (Estates and Facilitates Directorate)
  • School of Applied Sciences (Climate Change Research) - Dr Byongjun (Phil) Hwang) Geophysicist and remote sensing specialist
  • Professional Services including Marketing 

The Carbon Emergency Steering Group provides guidance to both the University's Senior Leadership Group on day-to-day operations, and to University Council which is the principal decision-making body at the University

University Council oversees the delivery of the Environmental and Sustainability Policy and Net Zero Strategy: A Ten Point Plan for the Planet.

View the full structure here Sustainability governance

 

The Sustainability Team 

Based in Estates and Facilities, the Sustainability Team centrally supports the delivery of the Environmental and Sustainability Policy and Net Zero Strategy: A Ten Point Plan for the Planet. With support from colleagues based both within Estates and facilities, and the wider University Community, the Sustainability Team works on a variety of areas including: 

  • Carbon, Energy and Water 
  • Travel 
  • Waste and Recycling 
  • Biodiversity 
  • Catering 
  • Sustainable Cleaning 
  • Procurement 
  • Engagement and Communications 

Sustainability Contacts

To report practical campus issues relating to energy, water or waste management - email Estates@hud.ac.uk

General sustainability information - email sustainability@hud.ac.uk

Patrick Flavin

 Carbon and Energy Reduction Officer (Estates and Facilities) Responsible for Carbon, Energy and Water Management 01484 47 (2879)

Elsie Hargate

 Environmental Coordinator (Estates and Facilities) Responsible for Sustainable Travel, Waste and Recycling, Sustainable Food and Fairtrade, Sustainability Communications and Green Projects  01484 47 (1355)

Emily Rye

 Environmental Coordinator (Estates and Facilities) Sustainable Travel, Waste and Recycling, Sustainable Food and Fairtrade, Sustainability Communications and Green Projects 01484 47(1355)