Sustainable Development Policy and Strategy
The University holds environmental and sustainability issues in high regard and undertakes many projects and implements many policies to increase our environmental credentials.
The SD Policy & Strategy 2012 - 2022 (PDF, 156 KB) outlines the commitments made by the University towards continuous improvement of its environmental, economic and social performance. The purpose of the Strategy is to reduce the University's sustainability impacts by influencing day-to-day working practices and by incorporating the principles of sustainable development into the longer-term plans of the University.
Governance
Environment and Sustainability aspects are managed by mainly by the Environment Team. Contact environment@st-andrews.ac.uk for more information on what the Environment Team does or see our website Environment and Sustainable Development.
Curriculum
The University of St Andrews is at the forefront of the sustainable development movement, both through practice within the university estate, and through the curriculum. In recognition of this, the university was awarded the first ever award for Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Development (PDF, 43 KB) in the Times Higher Awards 2006.
In addition to offering a BSc and an MA in Sustainable Development, the university has recently launched the St Andrews Institute of Sustainability (SASI). This is an interdisciplinary body that provides the impetus and support for sustainable development research, as well as postgraduate teaching and training.
One of the modules from the Sustainable Development degree is called "Sustainability: ensuring our common future". The Case Studies on the Higher Education Institution can be downloaded in PDF format.
Making institutions sustainable: drivers for sustainable development (PDF, 180 KB)
Making institutions sustainable: towards sustainability (PDF, 945 KB)
Working with others
The University of St Andrews is working with a range of key stakeholders to promote Sustainable Development across the Higher Education sector. As a member of the Environmental Association for University and Colleges (EAUC) the University shares learning across the Higher Education and Further Education sector. The University is part of the newly formed Campus Sustainability Programme.
Key stakeholders also include Fife Council, the Scottish Executive, SEPA, the Carbon Trust and a wide range of other public and private organisations.