University marks green success

The People and Planet Green League measures universities for their environmental and ethical performances.

Bradford has been scored as the region’s highest performing university, ranked ninth nationally out of 143 institutions.

It is followed by Sheffield Hallam, 14th; Huddersfield at 46th, Sheffield at 56th and Leeds in 58th position.

Bradford’s vice chancellor Professor Mark Cleary said: “The university is dedicated to sustainability; it is built into our decision making process. We are proud to continue to set high standards with our Ecoversity programme.”

The university recently carried out a major library refurbishment which achieved carbon savings through insulation and natural ventilation.

Its student village, The Green, rated highest of all – making it the most sustainable building in the world.

Sheffield University also improved – climbing 63 places from its 2012 ranking. The university’s estates and facilities management director Keith Lilley said: “We’re absolutely delighted with our significant leap up the table this year, a result which is a credit to the commitment from staff at all levels of the organisation to do their bit to help us improve our environmental impact, as well as a programme of major development activities across the university estate.”