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Read more at: David Attenborough Building: Outstanding environmental management
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David Attenborough Building: Outstanding environmental management

31 May 2025

The David Attenborough Building (DAB) is more than just a hub for cutting-edge conservation research ; it’s a model of the University’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Guided by the principles of ISO 14001:2015 , the DAB has established a comprehensive Environmental Management System (EMS) that integrates...

Read more at: Clinical School Climate Forum: Freezing the way to sustainable labs
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Clinical School Climate Forum: Freezing the way to sustainable labs

30 March 2025

Since 2022, the School of Clinical Medicine (SCM), led by their Climate and Sustainability Action Group, has been developing and delivering its Local Environmental Sustainability Plan (LESP). To date, the group has coordinated a range of sustainability initiatives, including reducing the energy consumption and extending...

Read more at: Banking Engagement Forum: Driving sustainable finance
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Banking Engagement Forum: Driving sustainable finance

28 March 2025

The Banking Engagement Forum (BEF) has been recognised with one of the University’s prestigious Excellence Awards, celebrating its outstanding contribution to enhancing environmental sustainability. In 2023, after three years of collaboration with the major banks serving the University of Cambridge and its affiliated...

Read more at: Celebrating sustainability: How our staff and students are leading the way

Celebrating sustainability: How our staff and students are leading the way

26 March 2025

At the University of Cambridge, sustainability is a collective effort, driven further by the commitment and leadership of our staff and students. In 2023-24, two key events showcased their remarkable efforts: the Professional Services Recognition Scheme Awards 2024 , and the Sustainability Showcase 2024 . These events...

Read more at: Green Impact in action: Building sustainable change

Green Impact in action: Building sustainable change

25 March 2025

Sustainability isn't just about policies - it's about action. Green Impact is a national scheme that enables University institutions to reduce environmental impact through an action toolkit, rewarding progress over time from Bronze, Silver and Gold all the way to Platinum. Excellence projects can also be completed to focus...

Read more at: Sustainable transport: Award-winning initiatives

Sustainable transport: Award-winning initiatives

17 March 2025

The University of Cambridge is committed to developing and improving our sustainable transport initiatives for staff, to reduce emissions and improve connectivity across sites. A key initiative has been our collaboration with leading micro-mobility company Voi on the ‘Travel at Work’ pilot project, which won the ‘ E-...

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