We aim to
- Continue to work with local producers and suppliers to increase the scale of local produce on campus – reducing food miles.
- Source ethical produce as a standard that protects wildlife and nature, source Fairtrade produce where available and promote seasonality.
- Reduce food waste and packaging waste associated with catering and increase composting and recycling.
- Continue to improve the availability of affordable, healthy and sustainable food in our food outlets and hospitality.
- Promote and celebrate food through the diversity of our campus food outlets and food events.
- Support University and city-wide food initiatives.
Fairtrade University
The University is also dedicated to achieving
Fairtrade Accreditation . This commitment involves advocating for fair prices, improving working conditions, promoting local sustainability, and ensuring fairtrade terms for farmers and workers in our procurement processes and supplier partnerships.