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• Highest scoring UK university project for sustainability (BREAAM)
• Design maximises air tightness, daylight and natural ventilation • Woodchip boiler generates heat for the campus, reducing carbon footprint• Green travel plan • Fair Trade Status• Building management system (BEMS) optimises the operation of heating, ventilation and lighting systems
QMU has signed this commitment to reduce our carbon footprint. This covers• Curriculum development• Waste reduction, recycling and responsible
disposal• Sustainable estate development and
planning• Responsible procurement of goods/services
Sharing practice across the University
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• Sustainability is important
• Linking sustainability, curriculum, research, the student experience and graduate attributes
• It is core business and therefore is crucial as part of an institutional response to sustainability
Carol Brennan [email protected] 474 0000