Robert Van de Noort, Vice-Chancellor, vc@reading.ac.uk
Robert is responsible for the University's overarching strategy and has integrated sustainability as a core pillar of this. This reflects the level and seniority of the commitment the University has to environmental matters. Progress on sustainability is reported to the University Executive Board, of which Robert is a member. More information on Robert's role at the University and his academic background can be found here: https://www.reading.ac.uk/about/governance/key-people/professor-robert-van-de-noort.
Rowan Sutton, Research Dean for Environment
Professor Sutton joined the University of Reading in 1997. His personal research focuses on ocean-atmosphere interaction, climate variability and change, predictability, prediction and risk assessment and his research leadership in climate science stretches both nationally and internationally.
He held a Royal Society University Research Fellowship from 2001 and 2009, and served as Climate System Theme Leader for NERC between 2007 and 2009. He was a member of the NERC Science Board between 2016 and 2019 and Principal Investigator of the multi-centre North Atlantic Climate System Integrated Study (ACSIS) Programme from 2016 to 2022.
Dan Fernbank, Energy and Sustainability Director, d.fernbank@reading.ac.uk
Dan leads the Sustainability Services team and the University's estate-wide sustainability programmes, delivering a 46% cut in their carbon emissions and 35% cut in water consumption. Dan is Associate Member of the Energy Institute (AMEI) and sits on the steering group for the Energy Managers Association (EMA). “The University has long been a leader in teaching and research into a more sustainable future. We are proud to be delivering a more sustainable, low carbon estate through the implementation of our Sustainability programmes”.
Luke Cantellow, Energy Officer, l.j.cantellow@reading.ac.uk
Luke leads on energy & sustainability awareness/behavioural change initiatives, engaging with staff & students to promote good environmental practices. He maintains the University’s Energy Management System, identifying opportunities for energy & carbon savings, and supporting the management of approved projects. “We find targeting the behaviour of our employees an effective way to reduce the University’s environmental impact. The focus on positive action and teamwork encourages students & staff to be an active part of our community.”
Mark Fellowes, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic Planning & Resource), m.fellowes@reading.ac.uk
In his senior leadership role, Mark's responsibilities include delivery of the University’s environmental sustainability strategy. He is Chair of the University’s Environmental Sustainability Committee, represents the University on the EAUC Climate Commission, and is undertaking the EAUC Leadership Academy program. Mark is Professor of Ecology. His teaching covers ecological challenges, biodiversity, and field ecology. He works to engage people with nature and instigated the Harris Garden bee project on campus.
Darrell Marchand, Energy Analyst, d.marchand@reading.ac.uk
Darrell is responsible for management of our energy & water metering/data. This includes collecting, analysing & reporting on data, as well as identifying anomalies. He has a firm understanding of the energy sector & his analytical skills are integral to managing the development and production of energy/carbon reports. Darrell undertakes monitoring & targeting of utilities usage to drive reductions, as well as monitoring & verifying savings delivered through projects, an important aspect of our Environmental & Energy Management System (EEMS).
Andrew Casselden, Director of Estates, a.r.casselden@reading.ac.uk
Andrew has extensive experience: working as a chartered surveyor, building contracting and property consultancy. Sustainability Services for campus falls under Estates remit. Andrew is responsible for developing the University's Estates Strategy. Sustainability is embedded as a core element of this in line with the University's vision to lead the way on environmental matters. This ensures that sustainability is joined up with core estates activities in the context of the 4 interlocking challenges: Experience, Engagement, Environment & Efficiency.
Anna Glue, Sustainability Officer, a.glue@reading.ac.uk
Anna leads the University's integrated Environmental & Energy Management System, accredited to ISO 14001 and 50001. Anna is a practitioner member of IEMA & achieved a BSc (hons) in Environmental Biology, with a background in environmental risk & land quality. She has worked on waste management, helping the University achieve its 50% recycling rate. With an in-depth knowledge sustainability, Anna believes that we all need to do our bit to make this world a better place for future generations, and where better to work than a university.
