Sustainability Office
Tari Toitū te Taiao
The UC Sustainability Office is a hub on campus for individuals and groups keen to create positive change and promote sustainable practices at and in the wider community. Meet the team at our Sustainability Office.
The Sustainability Office organises events, communicates pathways for change, promotes sustainability and supports a network of individuals and working groups across campus and wider community. We are a resource for staff, students and the wider community who want to connect with sustainable-minded others and create change in their own lives and spaces.
UC Sustainability Office roles are:
- To help people see how sustainability relates to their area of work, research, studies and their wider lives.
- To provide focus for the University in achieving its strategic goals regarding sustainability and environmental leadership.
- To foster a culture of people prepared to make a difference in creating socio-ecologically sustainable societies.
- To value, support and recognise people for sustainable efforts and participation.
In 2019, a Sustainability Programme Board was established to oversee the work surrounding the sustainability section in the new University Strategic Vision 2020-2030.
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UC's commitment to the SDGs
UC is committed to contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These global goals are critical to foster a better future for current and future generations, and for our planet. Learn more about these goals and how we're addressing them.
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UC's commitment to the SDGs
UC is committed to contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These global goals are critical to foster a better future for current and future generations, and for our planet. Learn more about these goals and how we're addressing them.
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UC's commitment to the SDGs
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Sustainable operations
According to the UC Sustainability Policy, sustainable practices are embedded in the University’s operations to make sure we become a sustainable organisation. Find out more about sustainable operations at UC.
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Sustainable operations
According to the UC Sustainability Policy, sustainable practices are embedded in the University’s operations to make sure we become a sustainable organisation. Find out more about sustainable operations at UC.
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Sustainable operations
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Sustainability teaching, learning and research
Teaching and learning programmes at UC seek to inspire our students to make a positive difference in the world. UC plays a role in New Zealand’s regional (Pacific) and global education, research, policy formation, and information exchange. All of these are crucial to creating a sustainable world. Learn more about our sustainability policy.
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Sustainability teaching, learning and research
Teaching and learning programmes at UC seek to inspire our students to make a positive difference in the world. UC plays a role in New Zealand’s regional (Pacific) and global education, research, policy formation, and information exchange. All of these are crucial to creating a sustainable world. Learn more about our sustainability policy.
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Sustainability teaching, learning and research
Our people
Find us
Level 2, Facilities Management Building, Engineering Road
Te Ngaki o Waiutuutu (Waiutuutu Community Garden)
For all enquiries related to Te Ngaki o Waiutuutu (Waiutuutu Community Garden) please contact the Community Gardens Coodinator, Jam Kelly.
Campus biodiversity
For all enquiries relating to camus biodiversity, including waterways, please contact the Biodiversity Projects Coordinator, Seamus Moran.
Campus Waste Contacts
Place a BEIMS remote request to:
- report a full paper recycling bin or request an extra bin (stating the bin location, including building, floor, room, as appropriate)
- report a full batteries bin
- request a document-destruct bin be delivered or picked up
- Please supply Cleaning Services with an internal requisition form, including the department, contact person's name and number, and your requested document-destruct bin size (120 L or 240 L). Once the bin has been delivered the requisition form will be sent to Facilities Management administrators to be processed. Please note that bulk disposals may take several days to arrange because additional bins may need to be requested from the contractor off campus.
- query anything about recycling or rubbish disposal services.
Energy and Water Contacts
To report an electrical fault or water leak on campus, contact Facilities Services:
Phone: extension 94400
Email or by making a BEIMS remote request.
For other campus energy matters, contact:
Tony Sellin, Energy Manager
Phone: +64 3 369 5499 ext 95499
Email
Tony Sellin, UC's Energy manager, is responsible for actively implementing and managing a reduction in the consumption of energy and water used by University of Canterbury.
Tony’s background is Building services engineering in the UK, from Apprentice to Design Team Manager. His most recent experience in the field of Carbon Management was with Lloyds TSB Bank Plc formulating and applying policy relative to European and UK Energy and Performance of Building Directive and Regulation.
Contact Tony about:
- water
- energy
- carbon emissions
