Universities and Colleges Climate Commitment for Scotland - Planning and Implementation Guide

The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) has published this guidance note to aid the planning and delivery of the Universities and Colleges Climate Commitment for Scotland (UCCCfS). It has been developed to expand on the specific undertakings represented in the UCCCfS. It is intended for use at several levels, including Principals, Vice-Principals, Directors of Estates, sustainability committees and estate practitioners.

Scotland’s universities and colleges recognise the scale and speed of climate change and the challenges facing us to address the impacts on our economy, society and environment. Through Universities Scotland and Scotland’s Colleges, Principals have indicated their willingness to establish a framework for institutions to address those challenges. Therefore, in partnership with sector and government representatives, the EAUC has developed the UCCCfS.

There are 38 original signatories of the UCCCfS, constituting over 60% of universities and colleges in Scotland. Each has committed to preparing and publishing a 5-year Climate Change Action Plan with targets and timescales to achieve significant reduction in emissions from all business activities. This will require the allocation of time and resources but should ultimately become part of an institution’s strategic planning process.

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