SEAG Operations Group Remit

Objective for the SEAG-Operations group To deliver all operational aspects of the Universitys Sustainability action plans and programmes, seeking to continuously improve the environmental performance of all operational areas of the University. Remit for the SEAG-Operations group The group involves representatives from all parts of the University. The group advises SEAG and the Estates Committee, where required, and prepares policy and programme recommendations designed to continually improve the University's leadership in demonstrating social responsibility and sustainability in operations. The group assesses progress and reports on the implementation of policy and strategy in major operational areas related to social responsibility and sustainability. Aims The group aims to ensure that the commitments and approach as set out in the University Social Responsibility and Sustainability Strategy, in relation to services and infrastructure, are embedded appropriately within all operational activities of the University. Operations 1. Direct the devolution of utility budgets (electricity, gas, oil and water etc) and costs, and resolve the policy and practical issues that arise on implementation 2. Evaluate and monitor implementation of measures for energy conservation, energy efficiency, renewable energy supply and development and implementation of University carbon reduction plans. 3. Monitor implementation of guidelines and standards for sustainability in new building construction, refurbishments, ongoing building operation and maintenance, and building materials recovery. 4. Explore, evaluate and monitor implementation of measures to enhance the sustainability of University purchasing and supply management practices. 5. Work across the university to identify and implement opportunities to promote sustainable Information Technology. 6. Oversee Waste Minimisation and recycling from campus activity and encourage repair, reuse and recycling ahead of the responsible disposal of surplus materials and to include the issue of biodiversity and composting. 7. Explore, evaluate and monitor the implementation of measures to reduce the environmental impact of university-owned private/commercial vehicles and business travel by University staff via the promotion of alternative modes of communication. 8. Explore, evaluate and monitor the implementation of measures to reduce the environmental impact of Explore and evaluate options for funding the advancement of sustainability in University operations. 9. Explore, evaluate and monitor implementation of measures for communicating information on the Sustainable Operations initiatives, establishing relationships with internal and external stakeholders and creating a culture of sustainability in operational activities. 10. Benchmark the Universitys social responsibility and sustainability initiatives and monitor progress towards a more sustainable campus against other relevant organisations. 11. Conduct reviews of relevant University management performance standards and operations against internal sustainability targets and best practice standards. 12. Make the results of social, environmental and sustainability audits and impact assessments carried out by or for the University available to stakeholders.