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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nEstablished in 2006, our team\u2019s remit has grown significantly over time, reaching across university activity and working with a range of colleagues to embed positive change. Key areas of work in our day to day include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Leading projects and initiatives to advance sustainability <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Evaluating compliance with environmental legislation <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Monitoring and reporting on progress towards objectives and targets <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Development and implementation of operational control procedures <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to work on areas of improvement <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The teams\u2019 work focuses on eight\u202fkey themes<\/a> including: waste, travel, biodiversity, and carbon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, who\u2019s behind this work? Meet our team and learn more about how we are working to build a more sustainable future for our university. <\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nAs the Head of Sustainability, Hannah has oversight across operational sustainability, ensuring compliance with ISO14001 standards. She works with colleagues to develop and implement sustainability plans and initiatives, driving continual improvement and embedding more sustainable decision making within the University. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Matt leads on the University\u2019s progress towards Net Zero carbon dioxide emissions, working with a range of stakeholders to fund and deliver major projects, such as our rooftop solar PV and heat network programmes, to reduce the carbon footprint of the University\u2019s estate and operations. <\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nLuke oversees implementation of the University\u2019s ISO50001 certified Energy Management System and utilises a range of tools (including the Building Management System) to manage and reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paul provides engineering support to operation of the University\u2019s Building Management System (BMS), including investigation of faults and recording of BMS assets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Melissa is our Waste Manager. Her role involves ensuring the University disposes of waste in a safe, legally compliant and sustainable manner, and aims to move waste up the Waste Hierarchy,<\/a> minimising its environmental impact. <\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nFor our Sustainability Officers, no two days are the same! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Jordan works with Luke on energy and carbon management and co-leads\u00a0our\u00a0Green Impact programme<\/a>\u00a0for colleagues.\u00a0All things communications and engagement are co-ordinated by Olivia, contributing to in-person events\u00a0and\u00a0our\u00a0network newsletter<\/a> and LinkedIn<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Charlotte works on sustainable travel initiatives and has also been working with our Grounds Team to promote and protect campus biodiversity. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Phoebe focuses on water reduction, supports waste initiatives and manages the LEAF programme<\/a> for wet labs. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Together, all our Sustainability Officers support implementation of the University\u2019s Environmental and Energy Management system through conducting internal audits, fostering continuous improvement and making sustainability a part of everyday life at Newcastle. <\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nCharlotte joined the team as a communications placement, and is now working as our Assistant Sustainability Officer. She works closely with the social media and internal communications team to promote our sustainability initiatives and events. Some of her other responsibilities include editing our webpages, managing the Sustainable Campus inbox, and assisting with electricity and gas invoicing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Jordan works with Luke on energy and carbon management and co-leads\u00a0our\u00a0Green Impact programme<\/a>\u00a0for colleagues.\u00a0All things communications and engagement are co-ordinated by Olivia, contributing to in-person events\u00a0and\u00a0our\u00a0network newsletter<\/a> and LinkedIn<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to work on areas of improvement <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Development and implementation of operational control procedures <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Monitoring and reporting on progress towards objectives and targets <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Evaluating compliance with environmental legislation <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n