First University in the world to achieve a 5th Green Flag.

26 Feb 2024

UCC's reassessment took place on 18th October 2023 by the following panel of experts from an Taisce:

1. Deirdre O’Carroll, An Taisce, Green Campus Programme Manager.
2. Joanne Scott, An Taisce, Green Schools Programme Manager.
3. Tracey Lydon, An Taisce, Safe Routes to School Programme Manager.

The assessment specifically looks at implementation of the 7 steps of Green Flag across environmental and engagement themes and the following comments were noted: 

• Student engagement and passion was exemplary.
  
  
• The Green Shoots programme was seen as highly innovative and one that should be emulated elsewhere.

• Procurement and the relationship with suppliers was highlighted as a key driver. KSG in particular commended for work on plastic free UCC and food waste reduction.

• Exemplary energy management team and clear plan for reductions in spite of campus growth.

• Our collective approach, leadership, and work to improve governance structure was commended.

For more information see attached Reassessment Report and Panel Feedback. 

• UCC Green Flag Reassessment Report 2023
• Panel Feedback UCC Green Campus Reassessment October 18th 2023

The Green Flag Raising Cermony will be held on Campus at 12pm, 18 April 2024.