Additional infrastructure works will allow the shift to electrical heat. Finally, our increased electricity consumption will be balanced by a new off-site renewable energy facility. There will be a need to reduce electricity use by behaviour change across the estate. To do this, active engagement and support from the University community will be essential. The University needs to be agile and learn-by- doing so that we can embrace new approaches and technologies to heighten our ambition over time to reduce our reliance on offsetting. A review mechanism will keep track of our progress and optimise delivery. Alongside the annual review of our general progress and our offsetting targets, there will be an external review of our net zero delivery every three years. This will ensure our actions and progress continue to lead the sector. Our students and staff are anxious about the threat from climate change and global society’s lack of progress. These plans are specifically tailored for rapid deployment of meaningful mitigation and adaptation measures. The net zero plans also sits alongside plans for the remaining six principles for climate action which include decision making, research and education, net-zero carbon city, sustainable travel and responsible investment. Together they support climate change mitigation and adaptation locally and globally whilst also contributing to a healthier, greener, fairer and more attractive place to live, work and study. We will involve the University community from the outset to learn from each other and create a climate resilient university that is an exemplar for the sector both nationally and internationally.
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