LSBU receives ISO 14001 certification

LSBU has been awarded ISO 14001 certification after it implemented and demonstrated a university-wide environmental management system.
ISO 14001 is an international standard that provides a framework for organisations to control and improve their environmental performance. It provides both a model for streamlining environmental management and guidelines to ensure that environmental issues are considered within all decision making practices.
LSBU attained the accreditation after a series of audits by Certification Europe at its Southwark Campus. It is our intention to include Havering in our scope in 2012. The certification covers academic and support activities including facilities management, procurement, energy consumption, water, cleaning, waste management and the incorporation of environmental education in undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Stephen Wells, Director of Estates and Facilities said, "W e are really pleased to have achieved ISO 14001. The certification confirms the continuous progress that the LSBU has achieved over the last few years in its commitment to environmental improvement."
The Energy and Environment Team, Anuj Saush and Kerry Horvath, would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the system and hope that the university can build upon this achievement to become even more environmentally sustainable in the future.
For further details about ISO 14001, please contact Anuj Saush, Energy & Environment Manager on 020 7815 6823 or a.saush@lsbu.ac.uk.