South Devon College wins Green Gown Award for Sustainability Institution of the Year
Tabled 20 November 2024 by Steve Darling
That this House congratulates South Devon College on being awarded the prestigious Green Gown Award for Sustainability Institution of the Year; recognises the College’s exceptional commitment to sustainability, which has spanned 15 years and led to the creation of an ambitious strategy, embedded across the institution, inspiring both staff and students; applauds the College’s integrated approach to sustainability, which positively impacts not only the College but the wider community and the global environment; notes the College's key sustainability milestones, including the opening of the pioneering South West Energy Centre, investment in renewable energy sources such as solar panels and air source heat pumps, and the development of the state-of-the-art Hi Tech & Digital Centre built to high BREEAM standards; acknowledges the College's continuous efforts to incorporate social, environmental, and economic sustainability into all its operations, including student and staff engagement in sustainability initiatives; and further celebrates the efforts of the Sustainability Group, which has driven cross-college sustainability projects such as community volunteering, horticultural food production, and energy-saving practices.