GREENEST UNIVERSITY AWARD

Early day motion 369, tabled 18 December 2008 by Martin Horwood (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 24 members.

That this House congratulates the University of Gloucestershire on being ranked first in the UK the People and Planet's Green League 2008, which is supported by the World Wildlife Fund; notes that the university has become a sector leader in environmental performance and gained stars from People and Planet in the categories of environmental policy, environmental staff, environmental audit, Fairtrade university status, ethical investment policy, carbon emissions per head and water usage; commends the university on the appointment of Professor Daniella Tilbury as its first Director of Sustainability; wishes the University of Gloucestershire well in its future efforts to lead the university sector on sustainability issues; and hopes that its example will inspire other universities to improve their environmental performance.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Liberal Democrat 9, DUP 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.