© University of Kent - Contact | Feedback | Legal | FOI | Cookies
Environmental sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do as an organisation.
Operationally, the Estates department has prime responsibility for delivering the objectives of the Environment Policy and the Estates Plan specifically sets out how we will achieve these objectives.
For more information on all aspects of environmental management at the University please follow the links below.
Fairtrade events
About Fairtrade
Kent became a Fairtrade University in 1996 and has successfully maintained this status since. Being a Fairtrade University means we’re committed to making more Fairtrade products available on campus and raising awareness of Fairtrade.
Products which carry the FAIRTRADE Mark guarantee a fair deal to producers in developing countries to help them work their way out of poverty. Fairtrade producers also receive a ‘community premium’ to invest in local health or education provision or improved production methods, and are committed to farming in ways which respect the environment.
To find out more about Fairtrade and how buying Fairtrade helps growers across the world please visit the Fairtrade Foundation Website using the link below.
Fairtrade Fortnight 2015 (23rd February - 8th March)
Wednesday 4th March - Taster day
Try delicious Fairtrade food for FREE at our taster day in Darwin Conference Suite, Canterbury campus, from 12 noon.
Fairtrade roadshow
Catch-up with the Fairtrade roadshow touring the Canterbury campus this week. The roadshow will be at Templeman Library on Wednesday 4th March and Dolche Vita on Thursday 5th March.
A selection of Fairtrade tea, coffee, hot chocolate and sugar are also available at outlets across campus and you can enjoy 10% off Fairtrade products at Woody's.
For more information on how to get involved with our Fairtrade Steering group please email Catherine Morris (c.morris@kent.ac.uk)