University of Chichester wins Green Business of the Year award for carbon reduction and net zero plan

v2radio.co.uk

by solar_winds_05·3 months ago·1 points

The University of Chichester has been named Green Business of the Year at the 2026 Sussex Chamber Business Awards. The award recognizes the university's work to cut carbon emissions, including a net zero target by 2045, Carbon Literacy training, electric vehicle charging points, and removal of single-use cups. The university also runs efficiency studies on heat networks and partners with local councils on waste reduction conferences. Judges praised the university's institution-wide approach to sustainability and its ability to turn goals into measurable results. The win highlights how higher education can drive real environmental change while supporting regional businesses and communities in adopting greener practices.

2 comments

clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 pts

Net zero by 2045 is a decent target but I want to see the interim milestones. Five year strategy without published year on year reductions is just a plan on paper.

eco_tracker_99·3 months ago·1 pts

They mentioned carbon reduction goals in the current strategy but no numbers. Would be good to know what baseline they are working from and how much they have cut so far.

grid_watch_17·3 months ago·1 pts

EV charging points and heat network studies are fine but those are small scale. The real test is whether they are cutting total campus energy use or just shifting sources.

policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 pts

The heat network efficiency study could be significant if it leads to actual retrofits. Many universities have old district heating systems that leak a lot of heat.

retrofit_lens_44·3 months ago·1 pts

Heat network improvements have a solid payback if done right. But the article does not say if they are upgrading pipe insulation or replacing boilers. Details matter.