People and Governance

We have a diverse team of colleagues engaged in our sustainability practices, all bringing their own unique expertise to help achieve our goals

Governance

Structure for Environmental Sustainability

  • Board of Governors

    • Strategy and Performance Committee, Audit and Risk Committee, Sustainability and Resources Committee

      • University Executive Board, Transformation Board

The objectives behind the structure are:

  • To create a focussed approach to setting targets and monitoring progress towards the achievement of the University’s environmental sustainability goals including the Strategic KPIs of achieving Carbon Net Zero (scopes 1 and 2) by 2030 and scope 3 by 2050.
  • To ensure that the University’s environmental sustainability reporting is compliant with statutory, regulatory and other requirements
  • To ensure that environmental sustainability is embedded in all levels of the University’s governance

Key people

Sally Mcgill

Chief Fin. Officer & Deputy Chief Execu

Sally joined the Executive Team of University of Staffordshire in July 2019. As Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Executive, Sally is responsible for the University’s financial, commercial and environmental sustainability.

Sally's profile

Helen Rutherford

Head Of Campus Facilities Management

Helen has responsibility for many of the operational aspects of our campus activities, providing guidance and evidence to ensure the University strives to achieve our strategic goals relating the environmental sustainability.

Nigel Peake

Head Sustainable Strategic Procurement

Nigel has the responsibility of looking to promote the delivery of sustainable (environmental, social and financial) solutions through tendering activities for major projects and through the University supply chains.

Committees and groups

In relation to environmental sustainability, each committee or group has a specific role.

Board of Governors

Ultimate oversight of the environmental sustainability strategy and performance against the University’s strategic KPIs, as well as approval of carbon-reduction related investments (normal approval limits apply).

Strategy and Performance Committee

Oversight of regular reporting against Carbon Reduction targets (University strategic KPIs).

Audit and Risk Committee

Oversight of University High Level Risk Register, HLRR 13: University fails to address non-financial risks including Climate change, environmental, societal and governance risks which was approved by Audit and Risk Committee on 7 June 2023.

Sustainability and Resources Committee

Oversight of regular reporting against Environmental Sustainability Strategic Framework, as well as approval of carbon-reduction related investments (normal approval limits apply).

University Executive Board

Executive responsibility for setting and achieving objectives, targets and operational priorities related to Environmental Sustainability, as well as approval of carbon-reduction related investments (normal approval limits apply).

Transformation Board

Transformation Board is responsible for all major change projects within the University and including setting and monitoring the realisation of benefits and the achievement of financial and carbon targets for each project.


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Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

Top 5 for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

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The Mail University Guide 2025

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021