Supporting the University's sustainability objectives
Sustainability is an integral core value of what the University does and is reflected in the knowledge, engagement, collaboration and innovation of our activities.
The University’s sustainable aspirations are set out in the Sustainability Strategy.
EFM is committed to supporting the University in achieving its objectives and leads on a number of key areas on behalf of the organisation:
- Energy and carbon
- Water
- Recycling and waste management
- Biodiversity and landscape management
- Sustainable travel
- Sustainable building design and maintenance
- Behaviour change
On this page you can find out more about how EFM supports the University.
What we do
This is just a selection of EFM and the University's sustainability actions.
We are proud that there are many champions of environmental sustainability in the University with their own exciting initiatives and projects.
They are making a valuable contribution and we work to incorporate their input where possible. Contact Charlotte Winnert, the Environment and IMS Manager for more information.
Carbon management
We believe that climate change is the single biggest threat to our planet and that we must all play a part in tackling it.
The Energy Team oversees actions being taken by the University to meet our HEFCE carbon reduction targets of a 43 per cent reduction by 2020 (on a 2005 baseline). Our Energy Strategy document outlines how we aim to achieve our targets.
Staff and student engagement
Behaviour change is a hugely important area of any environmental work. We're working to support staff and students who want to make change happen across the University.
Click here to find out about Green Impact
Sustainable building standard
The Estates Development team has worked with colleagues in the sustainability and energy teams to develop a Sustainable Building Standard which we adhere to.
Sustainable transport
The University is committed to sustainable travel and seeks to promote alternatives to one-person-one-car commuter travel where possible.
Waste and recycling
The University generates a significant quantity of waste each year and has developed a strategy to ensure that we meet legal obligations and manage waste sustainably.
Relevant contacts
Phil Riley, Energy Manager
- Email: p.j.riley@sheffield.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44 114 222 9213
Charlotte Winnert, Environment and IMS Manager
- Email: c.l.winnert@sheffield.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44 114 222 9083
Andrew Massey, Principal Engineer (Energy Management)
- Email: a.d.massey@sheffield.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44 114 222 9121
Darren Hardwick, Car Parking and Sustainable Travel Manager
- Email: d.hardwick@sheffield.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44 114 222 9056
Alice Potter, Sustainability Projects Assistant (Green Impact)
- Email: alice.potter@sheffield.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44 7876 545 802