Delivering Net Zero Carbon – FAQs

By danfernbankNov 12, 20210 Comments
This blog follows up a recent all-staff presentation on the University's Net Zero Carbon strategy, aiming to address the key questions raised. Active travel The University has invested over £500,000 in improved on-campus pedestrian and cycling facilities over the last 5 years, but we recognise that many of the barriers to more active travel lie outside of our boundaries.  We do actively engage with the local councils, have supported the installation of a much-needed pedestrian crossing on Pepper Lane and have committed our support for a crossing on Upper Redlands Road too. Reading Borough Council currently has a live consultation…
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Water Management

Water is a precious and limited resource and the University is committed to managing its water use effectively. In our Environmental and Energy policy (section 3) we commit to: Continually improve energy and water efficiency, using absolute and relative metrics to assess performance. Invest in new energy and water efficient and re-use technologies, and support relevant design activities, where these cost-effectively improve performance. This is implemented through our Environmental and Energy Management System (EEMS), with reducing water committed to as a key objective within our 2022-23 Environmental Objectives (see item 2) set as part of our EEMS. Since 2011/12, the…
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