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Lower Carbon

Saving Energy and Reducing Our Carbon Impact at Swansea University

At Swansea University we’re committed to saving energy and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by changing the way we produce and consume energy.

Our work to reduce our carbon footprint is guided by our comprehensive Carbon Management Plan 2016-2026 which we developed in line with Higher Education Funding Council Wales and Higher Education Funding Council England requirements, building on our original 2013 Carbon Management Plan which was supported by the Carbon Trust.

 

Why Reduce Emissions?

The world's climate is changing as a result of the level of gases in the atmosphere. According to gov.wales:

“Unchecked climate change is one of the most serious global threats the world faces. It threatens the basic elements of life for people and environments around the world – for example, access to water, food production, health and the use of land.” (gov.wales March 2017)

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We Need Your Support!

In order to achieve our goal of lowering carbon emissions by 35% by 2026, we need your help.

We need all members of the University community to join our carbon management efforts and get involved in carbon monitoring, management and reduction.

Below you can view our Carbon Management Plan and find out how you can be part of our low carbon future:

Carbon Management Plan

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Water Management

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Climate Change

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Get involved

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