Governance
At Sheffield, we recognise that sustainable development cannot be adequately addressed by a single individual or team working in isolation. These complex problems span many areas of our operations and require a holistic approach to overcome.
Sustainability at Sheffield brings together our strengths as an institution. Our academics are researching the solutions to our social and environmental challenges, our professional services staff are delivering sustainability projects across campus and our dedicated and passionate students ensure student priorities are represented. Our sustainability governance structures reflect these strengths to make sure that our work is informed by the latest research and students are involved in shaping our agenda.
The University’s sustainability work is managed and implemented by two groups.
Sustainability Steering Group
The Sustainability Steering Group is our highest dedicated sustainability group and reports directly to the University Executive Board (UEB). Its membership includes the Vice-Presidents for Research and Education, the Executive Director of Corporate Services, as well as the University's Chief Financial Officer, allowing it to make decisions and assign budgets to sustainability projects when required. The Steering Group is responsible for delivering the University Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan. Throughout Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan delivery, Steering Group representatives will report to UEB on a quarterly basis. This will include reporting carbon emissions reductions and other central key performance indicators.
- Membership of the Sustainability Steering Group
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Chair and University Executive Board Sponsor for Sustainability
Professor Susan Hartley, Vice-President for ResearchUniversity Executive Board Member
Joanne Jones, Chief Financial OfficerEducation Representation
Professor Matt Marshall, Deputy Vice-President for EducationFaculty Representative
Professor Neil Sims, Faculty Director of One University - EngineeringAdvanced Manufacturing Group Representative
Ryan Diver, Director of One University, AMRCProfessional Services Lead for Sustainability
Tracy Wray, Director of Corporate Communications & External RelationsAcademic Lead for Sustainability
Dr Rachael Rothman, Co-Director of the Grantham Centre for Sustainable FuturesStudent Lead for Sustainability
Nadya Ghani, Students' Union Welfare and Sustainability OfficerEstates and Facilities Management Representative
Linda Goodacre, Director of Estates and Facilities Management
Sustainability Delivery Group
The Sustainability Delivery Group brings together staff and student representatives from across the University. Each member of the group is responsible for organising, resourcing and delivering cross-cutting sustainability projects and embedding sustainable values throughout the institution. It is co-chaired by the academic and professional services members of the Sustainability Steering Group. The breadth of departments represented in the Delivery Group allows us to ensure that we have a joined-up approach to embedding good sustainable practice across the University. This group meets on a bi-monthly basis on alternate months to the Steering Group.
- Membership of the Sustainability Delivery Group
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Co-Chairs
Tracy Wray, Professional Services Lead for Sustainability
Dr Rachael Rothman, Academic Lead for Sustainability
Academic Members
Professor Lenny Koh, Head, Energy Institute
Dr Matt Watson, Senior Lecturer, Department of Geography
Professor Gareth K Phoenix, School of Biosciences
Student Representatives
Nadya Ghani, Sheffield Students' Union Welfare and Sustainability Officer
Chair of Student Sustainability Committee
Professional Services Staff
Caryn Masters, Director of Accommodation and Commercial Services
Peter Anstess, General Manager Retail Operations
Andrew Massey, Principal Engineer (Energy)
Phil Riley, Energy Manager
Charlotte Winnert, Environment and IMS Manager
Deborah Beck, Grantham Centre Manager
James Merryclough, Sustainability and Communications Manager
Madeleine Ruse, Sustainability Communications Assistant (Secretary)
Elizabeth Tidswell, Head of Procurement
Rosalind Farrow, Carbon Data Manager
Dr Andy Bell, Design and Prototyping Group, AMRC
Paul Bunting, EHSQ Manager, Nuclear AMRC
Andy Krupa, Sustainable Labs Manager