Executive Office Green Pages

Executive Team receiving their award from Steve Burgin, Chair of Governors

Photography by Jon Thorne Photography

Green Impact 2012

The Green Impact Awards were held on Monday 30th April  in The Gallery, Beaconside, Stafford.  We are pleased to announce that the Executive Team have maintained their gold standard.

FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT 2012

Fairtrade Fortnight runs from Monday 27th February to Sunday 11th March.  This year's theme is TAKE A STEP FOR FAIRTRADE.  For more information, click on the following link step.fairtrade.org.uk/why-take-a-step

New Generation X1 Low Emission Buses with Rail and WiFi Connection

Setting the standards for low emissions, Bakerbus has introduced three "hybrid" powered double decker buses on its premier X1 route between Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent and Beaconside, Stafford.

This is a popular route for students, as well as the public, as it provides local connections between the University and mainline railway stations.

The new vehicles are Volvo B5RLH Hybrids. Hybrid power technology is cleaner, producing about a third of the carbon emissions when compared to conventional diesel engines.  By using recycled energy, they are able to use 30 percent less fuel.  So as well as helping bus operators to keep operating costs down, they are showing the way forward towards a cleaner, healthier environment in the built up areas.  The Bakerbus vehicles were purchased with the help of the Department of Transport's Green Bus Fund.

Interest Free Rail Travel

Since March 2011, the University has provided assistance to staff wishing to get their commute back on the tracks, by providing an interest free loan of up to £2,500 towards the purchase of an annual rail ticket.

The added benefits of purchasing a season ticket through the scheme include:

• 12 weeks travel free

• Easy interest free repayments via salary deductions over 12 months

The scheme is administered in partnership with Northern rail, but staff can choose any operator service as their commute to work.

Terms and conditions apply.  Further details available under trains

Green Impact Awards

All our hard work paid off when the Vice-Chancellor's office Green team received the Green Impact Gold Award 2011 at the awards ceremony held on the afternoon of 18th May.   Thank you to everyone for your support. 

Green Impact brief (PDF, file size: 33.11KB)

The VC Office Green Team receiving their award from Vice-Chancellor Professor Michael Gunn. 

Have you done your 5 greens today?

Click here for more information on the 5 Greens awareness campaign 5 Greens a Day

Sustain Staffs

For more information on Sustain Staffs visit our Sustain Staffs page.

Sustainable Travel

Staffordshire University is committed to reducing the impact of transport on the environment and we encourage visitors to use more sustainable forms of transport where possible.

Do you cycle to work?  For members of staff cycling to work, cycle parking facilities are available next to the security lodge and at various locations around the Beacon Building; the nearest shower and changing facilities are located at Beaconside Sports Centre.

Do you have an electric vehicle?  Staff who own an electrical vehicle can now use the University's free re-charging facility at Leek Road between 9.00am and 3.00pm.  Users are advised to check with the University campus lodge (stoke-lodge@staffs.ac.uk or 294837) before using the charge points.

The University has a comprehensive flexible working policy that can help staff reduce the number of miles they travel when commuting to work.  Staff should complete a Requesting Flexible Working for Caring Responsibilities form which can be used at their line managers' discretion for processes other than childcare responsibility.

Waste Recycling

The Executive office piloted the new waste segregation project and this has now been rolled out to the remainder of the University.  In addition, the Green Team have introduced a small cardboard recycling bin into this scheme and a compost corner for used tea bags.

STOP Wasting energy

Staff are encouraged to turn off all heaters and light switches in rooms that are unoccupied.   'STOP wasting energy'  and ‘Turn it Off’ red stickers have been placed next to all heaters and light switches.

Minimum Specification for New Appliances

When ordering new office electrical equipment it is good practice to ensure that all equipment is as energy efficient as possible.  For further information, visit the Energy Saving Trust. 

Print Less

28 million sheets of paper are printed every year at the University...

Help us to reduce this by:

• Asking yourself if you really need to print

• Always printing double-sided

• Scanning and emailing documents

All Executive Team meetings have now become paperless with the introduction of iPads and the use of the V’tron system

Staff are encouraged to make use of the video-conferencing facilities where possible.

Green Impact Awards 2011

The Vice-Chancellor's Office Green Team and Personnel Services Green Team were the proud receivers of the Gold Award at the Green Impact Awards Ceremony held at the University on 18th May 2011.

Public Sector Food Procurement

In November 2010, Stoke-on-Trent MP Joan Walley visited Staffordshire University to speak to local businesses about her private members bill “Public Sector (Sustainable Food)” and to get public sector organisation’s to serve up fresh and healthy food.

Future Skills Needs in the Low Carbon Economy

We organised a successful event in March 2010 where David Kidney MP spoke to students and local business about Future Skills needed in the Low Carbon Economy

Lighting and Equipment Responsibility Plan (XLS, file size: 133KB)

Light Switch Location Plan (PDF, file size: 47.82KB)

Smart Green Action Plan (DOC, file size: 255.5KB)