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Sustainable Campus Development at QMU

QMU's sustainability project is the highest-scoring in the UK, focusing on air tightness, natural ventilation, and green energy sources. The campus features a woodchip boiler, a green travel plan, and a commitment to reducing the carbon footprint through various initiatives. QMU prioritizes sustainable practices in curriculum development, waste reduction, responsible procurement, and more. Sustainability is integrated into all aspects of the university, emphasizing the importance of linking sustainability with research, curriculum, and the student experience.

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Sustainable Campus Development at QMU

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  1. Highest scoring UK university project for sustainability (BREAAM) • Design maximises air tightness, daylight and natural ventilation • Woodchip boiler generates heat for the campus, reducing carbon footprint • Green travel plan • Fair Trade Status • Building management system (BEMS) optimises the operation of heating, ventilation and lighting systems

  2. QMU has signed this commitment to reduce our carbon footprint. This covers • Curriculum development • Waste reduction, recycling and responsible disposal • Sustainable estate development and planning • Responsible procurement of goods/services

  3. Sharing practice across the University

  4. Sustainability is important • Linking sustainability, curriculum, research, the student experience and graduate attributes • It is core business and therefore is crucial as part of an institutional response to sustainability

  5. Carol Brennan cbrennan@qmu.ac.uk 0131 474 0000

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