Committees and governance

The University's Social Responsibility and Sustainability committees meet regularly to help deliver our commitments and policies.

Live committees

Sustainability, Civic and Social Responsibility CommitteeStarted 2015
Sustainable Laboratories Steering GroupStarted 2015

Retired committees

Sustainability Strategy Advisory Group2015 to 2022
Utilities Working Group2015 to 2021
Travel and Aviation Working Group2019 to 2020

Sustainable Information Technology Group

For information about the refreshed Sustainable IT Group please contact IS-Governance@ed.ac.uk

2015 to 2020
Fossil Fuels Review Group2014 to 2015
Fair Trade Steering Group2009 to 2014
Sustainability and Environmental Advisory Group - Operations Group2007 to 2014
Sustainability and Environmental Advisory Group - Engagement Task Group2008 to 2013

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Governance

The University of Edinburgh is governed through a structured framework involving the University Court, which is the University's senior decision-making body; the Senatus Academicus, responsible for academic matters; and the General Council, which represents alumni. The Principal manages day-to-day operations and strategic direction, with delegated authority from Court.

The University Executive consists of senior management, including the Principal, and is primarily responsible for the operational management and strategic implementation of the University's goals.

Ways sustainability is embedded:

  • The University Executive paper template includes a mandatory section: "Responding to the Climate Emergency & Sustainable Development Goals".
  • Dave Gorman, Director for Social Responsibility and Sustainability, is a member of the Estates Committee, Investment Committee and EDI Committee.

Governance and strategic planning

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