"Through education and research we are aware of the ecological limits of the planet and promote the careful use of resources."University of Exeter’s Strategic Plan 2015
Policy and strategy
The University has an Environmental Sustainability Policy which was agreed by the Vice-Chancellors Executive Group on 13 July 2009 (last reviewed and updated in August 2011). The policy outlines the university’s environmental objectives and provides a clear commitment to comply with relevant environmental legislation, regulations and other requirements. Progress against the policy is reviewed annually by the Dual Assurance team.
A detailed Sustainability Action Plan (12/13) is in place which is owned and regularly updated by the Sustainability Manager. The plan is regularly reviewed at both Dual Assurance and at the Sustainability Advisory Group.
The Sustainability Action Plan (11/12), Sustainability Action Plan (10/11),and Sustainability Action Plan (09/10) can also be downloaded.
In addition to the environmental policy and sustainability action plan, there are a number of supporting policies, strategies and plans:
- Sustainability Strategy 2010 - 2015
- Sustainability Action Plan (08/09)
- Biodiversity Enhancement Plan 2010-2015
- Biodiversity Monitoring and Community Engagement Plan
- Biodiversity Policy 2011
- Biodiversity Principles
- Biodiversity Guiding Principals - Tremough
- Carbon Management Plan 2010-2020
- Carbon Descent Plan 2010 - 2050
- Construction Waste Strategy
- Cycling Strategy
- Education for Sustainability Strategy
- Fairtrade Policy
- Sustainable Travel Plan 2010 - 2015
- Sustainable Food Policy 2011
- Sustainable Procurement Policy
- Sustainable Procurement Strategy
- Waste and Resource Management Strategy 2010-2015
- Water Strategy 2010-2011
Further information regarding the policies and plans for the Student’s Guild found on their website.
