- Please turn off lights if you are last to leave a room
- Switch off appliances at the socket at the end of the working day and turn off any printers, chargers, etc during the day if they are not in use (except for the Xerox MFDs)
- Computer monitors should be set to go into standby mode after five minutes of inactivity
- Close any open windows before leaving or, if you have AC, turn it off
- Turn down any radiators that aren’t needed, making sure they aren't blocked by boxes or furniture
- Avoid the use of personal heaters or desk fans
TRAVEL
If you are travelling to, from or around campus for work, study or as a visitor attending a meeting/event, we recommend that you use a sustainable form of travel.
- The University is well served by Translink bus and rail services. Click here to find out more
- The Travel to Work Loan scheme provides staff with an interest-free loan towards the purchase of an annual travel card for the purpose of commuting to work via bus or train
- If you need to drive to work on a regular basis, have you considered car sharing? The University's Car Share Scheme has been developed to enable staff and students to find a potential car sharer. Or why not consider travelling with a colleague/friend if you're both going to the same area for meetings, interviews or to attend an event?
- The University provides secure cycle parking for staff; a list of locations can be found here. Shower and changing facilities free of charge to staff are also available throughout the University. Locations of these, and the form to request access, can be found here
- The Cycle+Scheme allows staff to purchase a bicycle and safety equipment and receive National Insurance and Income Tax discounts through a salary sacrifice scheme. The cycle mileage allowance for travelling by bicycle on University business is 20p per mile
- If you live within a couple of miles of the University why not try walking? You will be helping the enviroment, as well as reducing traffic congestion and availing of various health benefits
Visit Queen's Tansport and Travel website for further information on sustainable travel.