To achieve our University Strategy and Environmental Sustainability Strategy commitments, we have embedded an Environmental Sustainability Board of Governance (ESSBG) within the University.
The Environmental Sustainability Strategy Board of Governance (ESSBG) leads and supports all work focused on achieving our University Strategy and Environmental Sustainability Strategy commitments.
The ESSBG is chaired by Prof Gary Hutchison, Assistant Principal (External Engagement) and sponsored by University Leadership Team (ULT) member Andy McGoff, Director of Finance and Operations.
All current ESSBG members are listed within the terms of reference noted below. Membership includes the Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association President as well as colleagues from schools and services throughout the University.
Full ESSBG meetings are held quarterly. A copy of the most recent minutes (checked and verified by the ESSBG) are available are available at the bottom of the page. Monthly ESSBG workstream meetings are held to ensure continual progress towards all environmental sustainability commitments at Edinburgh Napier.
Workstreams and workstream leads are:
Quarterly ESSBG minutes are shared with the University Leadership Team (ULT). Annual progress reports are provided to the University Court and Finance & Property Committee (a committee of Court). The measurement of operational carbon emissions (tCO2e) is an internal key performance indicator at the university. Carbon data is available within the Net Zero Carbon pages.
Wider representation
ESSBG members, including a wider array of colleagues at Edinburgh Napier, represent the University through a number of external networks including Scotland Beyond Net Zero and Edinburgh Climate Compact.
If you have any ideas you would like to contribute to the ESSBG, lease do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing environment@napier.ac.uk