Personnel

On a day to day basis the EO is responsible for implementing energy and water efficiency measures, adopting the principles of the waste hierarchy, and developing sustainable transport, in compliance with the Estates Section Operational Plan.

At a practical level this means that we give advice and support, to make knowledgeable purchasing, operational, maintenance and disposal decisions, which consider the most effective use of resources. We also assist all University functions in considering the whole life costing of products and utilities.

Who’s who

Amy Gray, Waste and Environmental Manager

Amy Gray joined the University in September 2005, after two years as Aberdeen City Council’s Business Waste Minimisation Officer. Amy is responsible for ensuring all the University’s waste is disposed of in accordance with the Duty of Care. Her first task is to implement recycling measures across campus, and then tackle the harder issue of reducing waste at source. Amy is also responsible for implementing other environmental initiatives and projects.

John Kingsland, Utilities Manager

John Kingsland has been with the University since 1997 as its Utilities Manager. John used to cover all environmental aspects of the University but now concentrates on energy and water usage. This includes where energy is sourced from, how it is supplied, how much energy and water is used, and what carbon dioxide is emitted as a result. John is responsible for implementing energy and water saving measures and increasing staff and student awareness.

Chris Osbeck, Travel Plan Co-ordinator

Chris Osbeck joined the University in August 2007 after working as NHS Grampian’s Travel Plan Co-ordinator.  He is responsible for altering staff and student travel habits away from single occupancy cars towards sustainable alternatives such as walking, cycling and using public transport.  To achieve this modal shift Chris creates incentives for people to travel in an environmentally sustainable way while introducing disincentives to discourage unnecessary car use.

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Jane Morrison, Student intern

Jane Morrison is a Biology student at University of Aberdeen and joined the Environment Office in June 2011 as an intern. Jane is responsible for raising awareness for various environmental issues across the University, working closely with students and staff and marketing ideas and campaigns for the Environment Office.

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Rebecca Dunn, Student intern

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