BATH SPA POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS / INTRODUCTION
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caring for the environment
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From cycling to recycling, we’re always looking for ways to protect our environment. Our students and staff share a strong environmental ethos and we encourage everyone to play their part and get involved. Things like using public transport more, saving energy and reducing water usage are just some of the ways we’re working to safeguard our beautiful campuses and the world around us. ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE Bath Spa University has an excellent record of environmental performance and improvement.
Bath Spa University has an excellent record of environmental performance and improvement.
–T he University was awarded ‘First Class Honours’ in the national People and Planet Green League 2015, ranked 28 out of 151 UK universities for our environmental policy and performance in areas such as carbon emissions, waste recycling, energy efficiency and water consumption. –W e’ve also achieved a Platinum award under the national EcoCampus scheme, along with the international environmental management system ISO 14001. –T here’s a Carbon Reduction Management Plan in place to enable us to achieve 50% reduction in our carbon emissions by 2020, and we’re making great progress towards this.
– We are a Fairtrade accredited university – we believe equity and fairness in trade contributes to sustainable development. –W e make no use of animals in our teaching and research other than the observation and monitoring of mammals and birds in their natural habitats for conservation purposes. Why not like us on Facebook and stay up-to-date with our environmental news www.facebook.com/BSUGREEN You can follow us on Twitter at @BSU_Green_Focus