De Montford University

Reducing carbon emissions with Dr Andrew Reeves from De Montford University, captured as part of the Zero Carbon Tour.

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by Dr Andrew Reeves from De Montford University - Zero Carbon Tour interview

At De Montford University one of the main things we are doing around cutting carbon is supporting, learning and training within the institution and within the community. We are working with organisations to deliver carbon literacy training. This gets people thinking about what they need to do to improve their carbon footprint.

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For universities looking to make a start on this, get a strategy together of what you want to achieve and make a big commitment to the process.

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