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 reduction of CO2 emissions and we are currently working with the Carbon Trust to improve our Carbon Management Plan. The details of current usage and our Energy Policy are contained in the ICR Annual Energy Report 2010. Other initiatives include waste reduction and a survey of travel by staff and students. 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 Health, Safety and Environment Office, telephone 0208 722 4250.