AUDE 'A Guide to Decarbonisation' Introductory Webinar 1: Foundation Plans

We are very pleased to be able to publish our new tool ‘A Guide to Decarbonisation’, a project commissioned from Arup. Every AUDE member university knows that decarbonisation of the estate sits high on the institutional task list, but it can seem daunting in terms of both cost and process. Where do we start? How do we finance the multiple sub-projects involved, and schedule them into a coherent plan of action that aligns with corporate strategy? How do we prioritise between the options available to us and consider our own unique position as universities in the decisions we make?

We have 3 sources of information for you about the new guide.

• You can read about the publication
• You can download the guide
• And you can catch up with an article on Wonkhe that our Sustainability Advisory Group Chair, Andy Nolan of the University of Nottingham, has published today.

We’ve also arranged two webinars for you, and whether you attend the first, the second, or both, might depend on your level of maturity as an institution in thinking about this theme. The first step must be to engage with the guide. You’ll see the terms ‘Foundation Plans’ and ‘Enhanced Plans’ – the first suggesting your university is still coming to terms with decarbonisation and the second suggesting you are at the stage of detail and the implementation of robust solutions. We’ve titled our webinars after those two terms, and we’d love to see you there in early October.

• A Guide to Decarbonisation – introductory webinar 1: Foundation Plans – 2 October, 3pm
• A Guide to Decarbonisation – introductory webinar 2: Enhanced Plans – 10 October, 10am