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);
96,945 kg CO2e
185,956 m3
2024/25 Most recent completed footprint
22,027 kg CO2e
77.27% reduction (26.49% projected)
121,438 m3
34.69% reduction (26.49% 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 to continue to monitor and inform potential projects towards achievable long term water consumption targets whilst working collaboratively with our supplier.
