Case Studies

Sustainability: From Strategy to Practice - A Whole School Approach

This useful case study shows how sustainability can be introduced into college life through the use of existing initiatives, and the engagement and buy-in both staff and students.

Securing Sustainability at Worcester College of Technology

This is an excellent example of how a college can bring environmental issues to the attention of staff, students and the general public.

The Genesis Project

This is a good example of an integrated approach to sustainable development.

Pershore Group of Colleges

This group of land based colleges won a Green Gown Award in 2006/07 for the successful integration of sustainable development into all of its activities.

Leadership for Sustainability

You may also find that Appendix one of the recent CEL report is useful. It gives some good practice from the following providers’ work to embed sustainable development:

• Bishop Burton College, North Yorkshire
• Brighton and Hove City Council, Community Skills and Learning Unit
• Leicester College
• North Nottinghamshire College
• Southwark College, London