The university has officially committed to the appointment of a dedicated sustainability officer and a comprehensive review of our campus environmental policies. This outcome represents a significant shift in institutional priorities. We will continue to monitor the implementation of these new measures to ensure they meet the standards our community …
March 13, 2012
Final supporters
The students of York University recognise that Climate Change and resource depletion are massive problems facing our future and that universities are uniquely placed to lead Britain into a 'Greener', more sustainable society. The University of York has no paid member of staff dedicated to sustainability, unlike our peers (4/5 of the universities above and below us in the league tables have at least one paid member of staff), and has failed to be sufficiently ambitious in its plans for new, truly sustainable buildings on Heslington East, whilst gaining positive publicity from the 'green' development. Therefore the students of York request the Senior Management Group to take sustainability seriously, by
-appointing a paid, senior member of the administration to be solely dedicated to overseeing a sustainability strategy on campus; with resources available to fulfill this brief.
-formulating feasible yet ambitious plans to reduce energy, resource consumption and waste; creating targets for these plans with target dates so that the university can be held to account; and embedding sustainability throughout the curriculum.
- and supporting students and staff in their efforts to implement positive change.
The students urge the university to have a good environmental policy, so that we can be proud to study at a forward-thinking institution, and be reassured for our future.
Yours sincerely,
Students at York University
Updates
March 5, 2012
I have been reviewing the constructive feedback left by many of you regarding our current campus infrastructure. I am currently preparing a formal request for a meeting with the administration to present these concerns directly.
March 5, 2012
The response to this campaign indicates a growing consensus regarding the environmental responsibility of our institution. This momentum highlights the urgency with which students expect a comprehensive sustainability strategy from the administration.
Reached 100 supporters
March 5, 2012
6 Comments
so tired of all the greenwashing. we need real targets and real people in charge to actually hit them.
PLEASE. A dedicated staff member is the bare minimum. We should be leading the way not trailing behind everyone else.
Finally. The buildings on East look nice but they arent exactly efficient. We need actual leadership on this.
its honestly embarrassing that other unis have this sorted and we are stuck in the past. sort it out york.
About time. Waste on campus is ridiculous and nobody seems to be taking responsibility for it.
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The university has officially committed to the appointment of a dedicated sustainability officer and a comprehensive review of our campus environmental policies. This outcome represents a significant shift in institutional priorities. We will continue to monitor the implementation of these new measures to ensure they meet the standards our community …
March 13, 2012
Final supporters
The students of York University recognise that Climate Change and resource depletion are massive problems facing our future and that universities are uniquely placed to lead Britain into a 'Greener', more sustainable society. The University of York has no paid member of staff dedicated to sustainability, unlike our peers (4/5 of the universities above and below us in the league tables have at least one paid member of staff), and has failed to be sufficiently ambitious in its plans for new, truly sustainable buildings on Heslington East, whilst gaining positive publicity from the 'green' development. Therefore the students of York request the Senior Management Group to take sustainability seriously, by
-appointing a paid, senior member of the administration to be solely dedicated to overseeing a sustainability strategy on campus; with resources available to fulfill this brief.
-formulating feasible yet ambitious plans to reduce energy, resource consumption and waste; creating targets for these plans with target dates so that the university can be held to account; and embedding sustainability throughout the curriculum.
- and supporting students and staff in their efforts to implement positive change.
The students urge the university to have a good environmental policy, so that we can be proud to study at a forward-thinking institution, and be reassured for our future.
Yours sincerely,
Students at York University
Updates
March 5, 2012
I have been reviewing the constructive feedback left by many of you regarding our current campus infrastructure. I am currently preparing a formal request for a meeting with the administration to present these concerns directly.
March 5, 2012
The response to this campaign indicates a growing consensus regarding the environmental responsibility of our institution. This momentum highlights the urgency with which students expect a comprehensive sustainability strategy from the administration.
Reached 100 supporters
March 5, 2012
6 Comments
The uni talks about being green for the brochures but it is all just talk. Put your money where your mouth is.
so tired of all the greenwashing. we need real targets and real people in charge to actually hit them.
PLEASE. A dedicated staff member is the bare minimum. We should be leading the way not trailing behind everyone else.
Finally. The buildings on East look nice but they arent exactly efficient. We need actual leadership on this.
its honestly embarrassing that other unis have this sorted and we are stuck in the past. sort it out york.
About time. Waste on campus is ridiculous and nobody seems to be taking responsibility for it.
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The uni talks about being green for the brochures but it is all just talk. Put your money where your mouth is.