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Ecocampus

EcoCampus is a national Environmental Management System (EMS) and award scheme for the higher education sector. The scheme allows universities to be recognised for addressing key issues of environmental sustainability, including carbon reduction.

The EcoCampus project was initially set up and funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England in 2005 (HEFCE) and is now a collaborative project between Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and Loreus Ltd (EMS, software development & training consultancy). The Scheme offers the complete package for carbon and EMS support in the HE sector, where members are walked through the process of designing, implementing and auditing a fully operational EMS.

At present, approximately 30% of the UK higher education sector is enrolled on the scheme. The phased approach means that universities gain recognition for improved environmental performance through a series of awards; bronze, silver, gold and platinum. The platinum award is equivalent to the international standard ISO 14001.

EcoCampus Progress To Date

A register of all the institutions participating in the scheme can be found here. The diagram details their level of award: see picture above

The 2010 cohort attracted 10 new institutions, with institutions encouraged to register interest in joining the next EcoCampus cohort, anticipated to start autumn 2011.

For further information about the EcoCampus Scheme and to register interest in joining the 2010 cohort, please contact the EcoCampus team on 01158 483019, email harry.fraser@ntu.ac.uk or visit the EcoCampus website.