Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) has continued its strong tradition of offering sustainable venues for events by achieving the EcoCampus Gold Award.
EcoCampus is the leading environmental management system and award scheme for higher and further education sectors and demonstrates a commitment to operating sustainably. MMU was awarded the Silver Award in 2014 and has been working hard towards attaining the next stage of accreditation in the scheme.
The commitment to the University’s integrated approach impressed the auditors, who said: “There was a clear and demonstrable commitment to improving the impact of the University on the environment, and a strong and justified sense of pride at the journey so far from a below average performing University, into one consistently at the highest level in the People & Planet’s University League.”
MMU has developed an innovative approach to sustainability in HE, covering both the physical estate of the University and also integrating environmental issues into teaching and research. The achievement of the Gold Award echoes the pride that MMU has in its offer.
By investing in cutting-edge facilities with sustainable credentials, MMU is able to offer the very best in modern, environmentally friendly conference and events services. For more information on MMU’s fantastic venues, visit the website www.mmu.ac.uk/venues