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Sustainability <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>
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The University\u2019s Sustainability vision is to be:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\u201c\u2026Embedding sustainability practices across the University\u2019s operations to become a leader in global environmental sustainability.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"SDG<\/div><\/div>
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Policies<\/h3>\n
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Environment and Energy Policy 2025-27<\/a>
\nFairtrade Policy<\/a>
\nEthical Investment Policy<\/a>
\nBiodiversity Policy<\/a>
\nSustainable Food Policy<\/a>
\nProcurement Policy<\/a>
\nIT Equipment Disposal Policy<\/a>
\ne-Scooter + e-Bike Policy<\/a>
\nTravel Policy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Certificates<\/h3>\n
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University of Reading Origin of Electricity 24-25<\/a>
\nUniversity of Reading Origin of Electricity 23-24<\/a>
\nUniversity of Reading Origin of Electricity 22-24<\/a><\/p>\n

Renewable Energy Certificate for Domestic Sites 20-22<\/a><\/p>\n

ISO 14001 2026 - 2029 Environmental Management Certificate - Whiteknights Campus (p1)<\/a>
\nISO 50001 2026 - 2029 Energy Management Certificate - Whiteknights Campus (p2)<\/a>
\nISO 14001 2026 - 2029 Environmental Management Certificates - Greenlands and London Road Campus (p1-2)<\/a>
\nISO 50001 2026 - 2029 Energy Management Certificate Greenlands and London Road Campus (p3-4)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Internal Procedures & Documentation<\/h3>\n
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Internal operating procedures, guidance, and other documentation can be found here: Environmental Procedures and Guidance (staff login required)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

University Strategy<\/h3>\n
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Sustainability is a cornerstone of the University of Reading's strategic vision. Find out more about how sustainability is integrated into our strategic plan here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Strategies, Plans & Objectives<\/h3>\n
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Environmental Sustainability Strategic Action Plan 2025-30<\/a>
\nUniversity of Reading Net Zero Carbon Plan 2025-2040<\/a>
\nWaste and Resource Use Strategy 2021-30 (updated 2024)<\/a>
\nDelivery Plan for Waste and Resource Strategy - Jan 26<\/a>
\nUniversity of Reading Travel Plan 2024-2029<\/a>
\nSustainability Communication and Engagement Plan 2025-26<\/a>
\nWater management plan 2022-26<\/a>
\nEmissions and Discharges 2023 - 2026<\/a>
\nConstruction and Refurbishment Plan<\/a>
\nBiodiversity Plan<\/a>
\nResponsible Procurement<\/a>
\nResponsible Procurement Focus Areas Update June 2024<\/a>
\nResponsible Procurement Workstreams Update June 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Reporting<\/h3>\n
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Environmental Sustainability Report 2024\/25<\/a>
\n<\/a>Environmental Sustainability Report 2023\/24<\/a>
\nReport Appendices 2023\/24<\/a>
\nEnvironmental Sustainability Report 2022\/23<\/a>
\nReport Appendices 2022\/23<\/a>
\n<\/a>Annual Travel Monitoring Report 2024\/25<\/a>
\nTravel Survey Results Report 2024<\/a>
\n<\/a>SECR limited assurance review 2024\/25<\/a><\/p>\n

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UK Environmental Legislation<\/h3>\n
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There is a wide range of environmental legislation that is applicable to the University. Sustainability Services manage a legal register to document and evaluate relevant legislation to ensure the University remains compliant with all applicable legislation and other requirements. The GOV.uk website provides information about environmental legislation at www.gov.uk\/topic\/environmental-management<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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