2024 Award Winner: University of Leeds
Blueprint: co-created, people-driven, and bespoke sustainability plans
For a large institution embedding sustainability is a daunting task. The University of Leeds’ solution is a flagship staff engagement programme called Blueprint.
Launched in 2018, Blueprint helps teams to develop bespoke five-year plans that embed sustainability within their operations. Led by the Sustainability…
University of Leeds
The University of Leeds, established in 1904, is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK. We are renowned globally for the quality of our teaching and research. The strength of our academic expertise combined with the breadth of disciplines we cover, provides a wealth of opportunities and has real impact on the world in cultural, economic and societal ways. The University…
University of Leeds joins the ISCN!
We are thrilled to formally welcome the University of Leeds into the ISCN!
The University, established in 1904, is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK and is renowned globally for the quality of its teaching and research.
"Sustainability at the University of Leeds isn’t about half-promises; it’s at the core of who we are and what we do. It shapes and drives everything…
2024 Award Winners
The International Sustainable Campus Network is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 ISCN Excellence Awards. These awards recognize notable achievements in sustainability within higher education institutions across three categories. This year’s winners have demonstrated commendable dedication, innovation, and leadership in whole-institution sustainability. Their efforts reflect the…
Sustainability Governance & Leadership Community of Practice
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Description
The Sustainability Governance & Leadership Community of Practice connects higher education institutions dedicated to advancing sustainability through effective governance and leadership practices. This Community of Practice focuses on embedding sustainability into institutional decision-making, policies, and leadership structures to drive…
Sustainability Reporting Working Group
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Description
The Sustainability Reporting Working Group convenes higher education faculty and staff interested in enhancing transparency and accountability in sustainability reporting. This group provides a platform for participants to collaborate on best practices for tracking, measuring, and reporting sustainability metrics, considering alignment with…
Campus as a Living Lab Community of Practice
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Description
The Campus as a Living Lab Community of Practice fosters collaboration among higher education institutions to transform campuses into living laboratories for sustainability innovation and research. This Community of Practice promotes the integration of academic research with campus operations, using real-world challenges to test and implement…
Biodiversity Community of Practice
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Description
The Biodiversity Community of Practice brings together higher education institutions committed to advancing biodiversity conservation and restoration through collaboration, research, and knowledge exchange. This Community of Practice focuses on integrating biodiversity considerations into campus operations, teaching and research, responsible…
ISCN Awards 2021: Congratulations to the WINNERS
ISCN Awards 2021: Congratulations to the WINNERS
ISCN is pleased to announce the winners of the ISCN Awards 2021. The many high-quality nominations received this year reflect the continued commitment and progress towards sustainability across ISCN. Thank you to the ISCN Awards Jury for taking the time to carefully select this year’s winners.
ISCN Awards 2021 Winners:
Whole Systems…
2021 Award Winners
Congratulations to the Winners of the ISCN Awards 2021
Watch the ISCN 2021 Awards Ceremony
ISCN 2021 Awards Speakers:
Opening Speech
Heather Henriksen, Managing Director, Harvard Sustainability
Host
David Havelick, Senior Sustainability Manager, Harvard Sustainability
Presentations from ISCN Awards 2020 Winners:
Whole Systems Approach
Covenant University - PET City Bricks
Abiodun…