Bournemouth University Sustainability Annual Report 2019-2020
Scope of the report Sustainability is at the heart of BU2025 and the Fusion model of uniting education, research and professional practice. BU2025 is underpinned by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). This report summarises the progress made against BU2025’s sustainability outcomes and actions, covering the period 1 August 2019 to 31 December 2020, unless otherwise stated. Covid-19 has had a major impact on our operations and where possible the trends prior to lock down in March 2020 are presented. The key BU2025 outcomes for sustainability are: We are a catalyst for sustainable social, environmental and economic growth and development We enrich society by having a significant impact on challenges world-wide
The key BU2025 actions are: Support our staff from all parts of BU and
44 students to take a responsible approach to
the environment and sustainable development Take a leading position on our own
45 environmental impact
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