Sustainability and the Environment

At the ICR our mission reflects our pursuit of excellence in the fight against cancer thus we are acutely aware of the importance of promoting protection of the environment. Our commitment is described in our Environmental Policy and our Statement of Health, Safety & Environment Policy. We have a number of initiatives to support this commitment co-ordinated by our Facilities team and supported by a team of volunteer Environmental Champions.

Our main focus at present is on the implementation of an Environmental Management System and reduction of CO2 emissions. We have achieved the Ecocampus Silver award and have recently completed our Carbon Management Plan, working with the Carbon Trust. The details of current usage and our Energy Policy are contained in the ICR Annual Energy Report 2010. Other major initiatives include a project to review all aspects of our waste management and implementation of our Green Travel Plan. The ICR also has a Sustainable Purchasing Policy.

Through our participation in the Ecocampus Project and membership of EAUC and the London Universities Environment Group (LUEG) we are able to co-ordinate our environmental management in collaboration with other Universities.

For further information, contact the EMS Manager or Health, Safety and Environment Office, telephone 0208 722 4250.