Changing hearts and minds Benchmarking for sustainability Professor
Changing hearts and minds: Benchmarking for sustainability Professor Patricia Broadfoot Vice Chancellor University of Gloucestershire
Why benchmark? Diagnosis n Integration n Communication n Challenge n Collaboration n
EAUC national benchmarking study 25 Universities completed survey 2006 n Institutional feedback 2007 n Gap-analysis and action plan 2007 n
What the survey told us: strengths Corporate values – ‘in the DNA’ n Management strategy –integration into key targets and processes n Performance improvement systems n
What the survey told us: challenges Integration n Visibility n Training n Performance management n
examples of response n n n Established a ‘Sustainability Institute’ with comprehensive remit to respond to Index. Appointed a Professor of Sustainability. Vice-chancellor’s ‘green forums’ Bike scheme ISO 14001 Accreditation commits to continuous improvement. Established key stakeholder partnerships eg Cheltenham Festivals
Key success factors Commitment at the highest level n Culture change n Ownership n
Future objectives n n Visibility of sustainability agenda across institution and beyond through perceived top level commitment Integrate sustainability into all policies and strategies eg course validations Student engagement and curriculum experience Benchmark with other universities for mutual support.
Benchmarking in the South West Region n n 11 HEIs completed Bi. TC Environment Index. Identified key success areas. Identified common challenges Working together to support and inform change
Our goal n n Sustain external reputation for strong commitment to sustainability agenda. Be active in shaping the sustainability agenda, nationally and internationally. Involve whole university community – staff and students. Use benchmarking as the basis for continuous improvement.
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