Carbon and energy

Why is this important?

By reducing our carbon emissions both at home and at work we'll help reduce the impact on the changes that may result from climate change.

Climate change will have an impact on sustainability at a global level, with events including;

floods
droughts
failing crops
loss of species
loss of habitat

which will ultimately lead to;

reduced health
economic downturn

On a local level, we could see increased flooding, warmer winters, drier summers and more unpredictable weather patterns.

What can you do?

Recycle any waste you have appropriately.
Use our Unibuses instead of using a car
Use the carpool system for staff travel
Turn off any lights or dim the lights where not needed.
Shut down and turn off the screens of your computer when not in use
Encourage others to save energy when you see examples of wastage
Report any water leaks or mis-use of water to estates@derby.ac.uk
Report any ideas or initiatives to environment@derby.ac.uk

Further information

Carbon Management

As a successful and growing University, we face the challenge that our Estate is constantly changing, both in size and in the age and style of buildings. We are therefore continually investigating new...

Energy management

Part of our electricity is generated on-site using solar panels and a wind turbine, we list the locations where you can find solar panels at the University of Derby.