Engagement Goal
Progress indicators: > Integration of sustainability progress within College reporting system. > Have sustainability messaging present in College buildings and College online presence. > Increase in promotion of sustainability related actions, achievements and messaging via College channels. > Achieve bronze, silver, gold or platinum Carbon Literacy status. > Host sustainability events.
Engaging stakeholders in the delivery of the strategy is key - especially students. We aim to have a combined staff and student approach where implementation and delivery can be influenced by stakeholders. To reach our goal we plan to: > Publish progress annually. > Increase the visibility of sustainability within the College. > Increase Carbon Literacy with staff and students. > Support staff and students to reduce eco-anxiety. > Widen collaboration to drive sustainability. > Seek out and share best practice. > Utilise the Think Low Carbon Centre for sustainability events and community engagement. > We will use our position as an anchor institution to further the sustainability agenda across the borough and wider stakeholders.
Barnsley College built the Think Low Carbon Centre in response to legislation aimed at cutting CO 2 e emissions. The centre features solar panels, a green roof covered in wildflowers, triple glazing,a wood-pellet powered biomass boiler and reflective sun pipes which allow natural daylight
into darker rooms. Rainwater is recycled and used for flushing toilets. The building is currently used by students aiming to gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience of low carbon construction and environmentally sustainable principles and practice.
Think Low Carbon Centre
Barnsley College Sustainability Strategy
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