Carbon Management Plan
As part of the Carbon Management Programme, the University has produced a Carbon Management Plan which sets out how the University will cut carbon emissions by 30% (baseline: 37,020 tonnes of CO2 by 2013/14) and we must all play our part.
The Plan was approved by the University Council and the Carbon Trust in March 2011.
Summary table of emissions for baseline year 2008/9
| Buildings | Transport | Waste | Water | Refrigerant Gas | Total | |
| Baseline CO2 emissions (tonnes) | 35,946 | 142 | 636 | 179 | 117 | 37,020 |
| Baseline Cost (£) | 6,285,996 | 31,994 | 113,800 | 798,761 | 1,070 | 7,231,621 |
Carbon Management Strategy
Durham University's carbon management strategy complements its existing strategies whilst focussing on the management of the opportunities associated with reducing carbon emissions. We are committed to reducing our carbon emissions whilst continually improving the learning experience for our students and the working environment for our staff.
Durham University will reduce the Carbon emissions from its activities by 30% from the 2008/9 baseline, by August 2014.
We also have a target, in line with Hefce sector targets, to reduce our carbon emissions by 43% by 2020 based on a 2005/6 baseline.
Our carbon footprint in 2008/9 was 37,020 tonnes. This is based on all Scope 1 & 2 emissions and waste and water from Scope 3.
By completing this programme and developing this plan, we have a greater awareness of our significant environmental aspects and impacts and the best way to manage these to reduce our carbon footprint.
Frequently Asked Questions
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