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Environmental Management System (EMS)

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About the EMS

The Environmental Management System (EMS) provides a framework for identifying, controlling and reducing our environmental impact, and covers all University activities from energy and utilities, to waste management. It also includes embedding education for sustainable development in the curriculum and into research and enterprise activities.

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Policies Progress on Objectives & Targets Carbon Management Progress
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ISO 14001

Since our first accreditation in 2012, Cardiff Met has maintained the ISO 14001 certification by setting clear objectives and targets with our aspect owners. Our EMS aligns with the ISO 14001 best practice guidelines and ensures we remain up-to-date with relevant environmental legislation with regular monitoring of progress through internal audits.

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Awards
The Sustainability team celebrate their 2-star Fairtrade University award
Biodiversity
Flowers and green space on a sunny day at the Llandaff campus
Energy and Carbon
Solar panels on the roof of a building on the Llandaff Campus at Cardiff Metropolitan University
Environmental Research
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Fairtrade
Cardiff Met staff member holds a Fairtrade information leaflet in front of their face
Paper and Print
Two cardboards boxes, one opened and containing a Cardiff Met navy hoodie, on a carpeted floor
Sustainability Engagement
A member of staff talks with a student at a Sustainability information booth
Sustainable Food
A group of staff and students sit and stand around a decorated kitchen table featuring a spread of various foods
Students' Union
The Students' Union mascot, a light blue and white dragon, holding a tote bag in the middle of a busy Freshers' Fayre
Travel and Transport
A man inspects a metal bolt in his hands while repairing a bicycle raised on a stand
Waste Management
Large red waste bins on Cardiff Metropolitan University campus
Other Aspects
Manhole cover in a field of grass