University of Leicester scores Silver for sustainability

The University of Leicester has been recognised for its commitment to enhancing the environmental sustainability of its campus and operations.

EcoCampus, a UK-wide environmental management scheme for higher and further education, has awarded the University the Silver certificate.

As part of the accreditation process, auditors visited Leicester’s campus to tour its facilities, interview members of staff, and review its environmental and sustainability policies and procedures.

Achieving Silver accreditation demonstrates that the University has a clear environmental policy and has started to set objectives and targets for environmental improvement.

The EcoCampus system covers all aspects of an institution’s operations including waste management, energy use, water efficiency, sustainable purchasing, construction and refurbishment, biodiversity, travel and community involvement.

Professor Sarah Davies, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Leicester, said:

“The Silver accreditation from EcoCampus is a testament to our ongoing commitment to sustainability, and reflects the excellent progress we are making to improve the University’s environmental performance.

“I would like to extend a big thank you to the Estates and Campus Services teams and everyone involved in making the audit a success – it is truly a University-wide effort.

“Here At the University of Leicester, we are dedicated to reducing our environmental impact and continuously improving our practices to create a greener, more sustainable future for our students, staff and wider community.”

To learn more about the University’s environmental sustainability efforts, visit its Sustainability pages.