Education

The institution plans to integrate sustainability into the curriculum and prioritise ‘socially responsible’ investments

Three schools will be fitted with a total of 220kW rooftop solar installations, which is forecast to reduce electricity bills by £6,200 a year

The Aldersgate Group says a deficit in skills is currently undermining the growth of low carbon supply chains across the UK economy

The projects are predicted to reduce the Lincoln and Auckland Universities’ carbon dioxide emissions by around 46,000 tonnes in the next ten years

A total of 131 sites will be connected to the two projects, which have a combined capacity of 35MW

The decision follows the university’s commitment to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2038

Sustainable actions on recycling, travel and shopping will earn ‘green points’ that could win vouchers

The solar project is predicted to provide 15% of the electricity consumption of one of the university’s campuses

The Scottish college aims to promote sustainable economic growth, increased air quality and other aspects of environmental forward-planning in the region

The university has committed to becoming carbon-neutral by 2024