Within our Campus Management Climate Action Plan we have made a commitment to 'Effective management of water used on the estate to reduce unnecessary consumption and embed efficiency measures'.
Our measures and targets
2018/19 Baseline (water and wastewater);
92,810 kg CO2e
178,025 m3
2023/24 Most recent completed footprint
23,083 kg CO2e
76.18% reduction (22.62% projected)
136,449 m3
26.62% reduction (22.62% projected)
Target to halve scope 3 emissions by 2030.
Whilst water consumption is a small part of the University’s Scope 3 carbon footprint, the consumption of water as a natural resource is a significant environmental impact as identified through the University’s ISO management system.
The baseline water consumption has decreased, largely due to a move towards more hybrid working for staff and students, however, it is recognised that climate changes can impact upon our water usage in support of our student delivery and consequently it is important for monitoring to continue. Longer term scope 3 targets are to halve emissions by 2030 (currently achieved), however, it is felt more data is required to set better informed long-term consumption targets.
Objectives
Key objective to achieve for 2025/26 is:
Use data received and projects (e.g. water meter mapping) planned, to estimate achievable long term water consumption targets.
