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Read more at: Green Impact Microgrants 2023/2024
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Green Impact Microgrants 2023/2024

23 October 2023

The Sustainability Team are inviting applications from Green Impact Teams for a micro-grant of up to £250 to support small scale sustainability projects within University institutions that will contribute to the delivery of the University's Sustainability goals. qrcode_for_green_impact_microgrant_submission_form.png Please...


Read more at: University’s annual travel survey opens 
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University’s annual travel survey opens 

16 October 2023

The University of Cambridge’s 2023 annual travel survey is now open, and all staff are invited to complete it online by 5pm on 30 October. The short survey, which takes less than five minutes to complete, asks about how you travelled to work each day, and around Cambridge during the day (for the week commencing 9 October...


Read more at: Work with us: Biodiversity Manager!
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Work with us: Biodiversity Manager!

11 October 2023

The Role: The University of Cambridge is seeking a knowledgeable and committed individual to join the University's Environmental Sustainability Team as their Biodiversity Manager. The role holder will be responsible for the development and implementation of policies, plans and projects that help to minimise the negative...


Read more at: New electric Universal bus service launches
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New electric Universal bus service launches

6 October 2023

The University is pleased to announce a new route and revised timetable for the Universal bus service, operating with electric buses, which came into operation from the 2 October 2023. There will now be a U1 and U2 Universal bus service running every 15 minutes Monday to Friday, every 20 minutes on Saturdays and 30 minutes...


Read more at: New route for the U-Bus
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New route for the U-Bus

26 September 2023

The University is pleased to announce a new route and revised timetable for the Universal bus service, operating with electric buses, which will come into operation from the 2 October 2023. There will now be a U1 and U2 Universal bus service running every 15 minutes Monday to Friday, every 20 minutes on Saturdays and 30...


Read more at: September Updates from Procurement

September Updates from Procurement

26 September 2023

Hazardous Waste The University has two new suppliers for the disposal of hazardous waste. Tradebe and Sharpsmart will help meet sustainability targets by offering fewer road miles, more online processes to cut down on wastepaper, more efficient storage of waste on site and returnable sharps bins. Hospitality Over the next...


Read more at: Assessment into our scope 3 emissions
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Assessment into our scope 3 emissions

26 September 2023

Assessment into our scope 3 emissions has shown these emissions to be around 90% of University emissions scope_3.png The University has been reporting annually on carbon emissions relating to scope 1, 2 and 3 sources for a number of years, past reports are available to read: Past annual reports | Sustainability (cam.ac.uk...


Read more at: Park Farm awarded for sustainable farming innovation
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Park Farm awarded for sustainable farming innovation

8 September 2023

Sustainable farming charity LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) has welcomed Cambridge University’s Park Farm as its latest Demonstration Farm, in recognition of its commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of its dairy enterprise. With a dairy unit of 230 milking cows producing two million litres of milk per year...


Read more at: Support for safe cycling as autumn approaches
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Support for safe cycling as autumn approaches

31 August 2023

New to cycling or getting back into it? Make sure that your bike fits you properly and that you can control it comfortably. Is its roadworthy? And do you have the right equipment? 1. Get your bike checked over by a local bike shop if you are unsure how to do a full check, or join one of the regular 'Dr Bike' sessions for...


Read more at: The latest news from Procurement Services
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The latest news from Procurement Services

29 August 2023

The latest news from Procurement Services Hazardous Waste The University has two new suppliers for the disposal of hazardous waste . Tradebe and Sharpsmart will help meet sustainability targets by offering fewer road miles, more online processes to cut down on wastepaper, more efficient storage of waste on site and...