Achievements
Many achievements have been made at NERC sites to improve our green footprint.
Bee hives
Bee hives set up at the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology in Edinburgh. More about the CEH bee hives
Computer room heat reused
The computer room at BGS wins award for recovery of waste heat and use of construction materials with very low environmental impact. More about the new computer room at BGS
Cycling facilities
NERC actively encourages employees to commute in an environmentally friendly way and has a Cycle to Work Scheme in place to assist with this. More about cycling facilities
Measuring heat loss
The National Oceanography Centre at Southampton performs thermal surveys to find heat loss sources. More about measuring heat loss at NOC Southampton
Office composter
A composter, known as 'The Rocket', has been installed at the NERC Swindon Office. More about the composter
Rainwater harvesting
Rainwater harvesting system helps reduce energy usage at the British Antarctic Survey's Rothera building. More about BAS rainwater harvesting system
Sea water cooling heat exchanger
A sea water cooling heat exchanger was installed at the NOC Southampton. More about the NOC Southampton sea water cooling heat exchanger
Solar panels
Solar panels installed at the British Antarctic Survey's Rothera building in the Antarctic. More about BAS solar panels
Video conferencing
Mobile video-conferencing equipment at NERC in Swindon Office. More about the Video conferencing