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
Kirk Burton
RGU Transport and Sustainability Coordinator
k.burton1@rgu.ac.uk
Kevin Wilson
Energy and Sustainability Administrator
k.wilson37@rgu.ac.uk
Nancy Kennils
Sustainability Manager
n.kennils@rgu.ac.uk
Bill Somerville
Director of Estates and Planning
w.somerville@rgu.ac.uk
Group Membership & Meetings
Sustainability Group
Convener: Veronica Strachan
Secretary: Jaqui Azeem
Membership
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
All meetings are in SB05, Garthdee House Annex at 10 am
- 8 September 2025
- 6 October 2025
- 10 November 2025
- 1 December 2025
- 2 February 2026
- 2 March 2026
- 6 April 2026
- 11 May 2026
- 8 June 2026
- 6 July 2026
- 3 August 2026
Building User Groups
We are reforming our staff Building User Groups together with former members to be centred around sustainability themes, rather than buildings. The aim of these groups is to empower staff to contribute to the university’s sustainability efforts by forming collaborative, action-oriented groups aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.