The Sustainability Group

The Sustainability Group, formerly known as the Net Zero Project Board, oversees the University’s commitment to deliver sustainability. 

It is dedicated to developing, implementing and monitoring actions to support the University’s Carbon Reduction Project Zero Plan, as well as introducing institutional plans that align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and deliver on a strategic commitment to create a more sustainable future.

Furthermore, the Sustainability Group monitors and evaluates progress against KPIs and ensures effective and regular communication with internal and external stakeholders to achieve our net zero targets and support the Energy Transition. The Sustainability Group promotes and embeds the University’s sustainability ambitions and reports to The Executive and Academic Development Committee.

Sustainability Key Contacts

Group Membership & Meetings

Memberships

Members of the Sustainability Group come from various departments and portfolio areas across the University including members of the Executive, student representatives, Deans of Academic Schools and staff from departments including Estates, Human Resources, Finance, Communications.

Meetings

Convener: Veronica Strachan

Secretary: Jaqui Azeem