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EVOLVE INNOVATE IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY 2022-24
ENERGY AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORTING
CARBON MECHANISMS POLICIES AND
PLANS
MANAGEMENT
Develop Net Zero Plan incorporating the
Heat Decarbonisation plan.
TARGET Implement carbon reduction projects Space Temperature Policy.
within existing buildings. Environmental Management System.
To be carbon neutral by 2040. Procurement Policy.
Measure the RVC’s Scope 3 emissions
Implement recommendations from through procurement activities, and Business Air and Hotel Travel Policy.
Heating Decarbonisation Plan. develop an appropriate metric to Treasury Policy.
monitor them.
KEY Monitor and analyse carbon data and
PERFORMANCE provide regular updates to the College.
We aim to reduce scope 1,2 INDICATORS Investigate further opportunities for
renewable energy.
and 3 carbon emissions whilst Investigate opportunities to invest for
change through RVC investments.
supporting the RVC’s plans for Carbon emissions from energy use Ensure that environmental impact is a
(tonnes).
key consideration in the mangement of
growth in research and clinical Carbon emissions from water use. our investment portfolio.
Carbon emissions per staff/student
activities. (tonnes/FTE). Continue metering strategy.
Percentage of energy generated from
onsite low carbon sources (%).
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