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Press Release11 December 2024Smart InfrastructureZug, Switzerland
Siemens partners with University of Kent to decarbonize campus, cut emissions by 50%
Siemens partners with University of Kent to decarbonize campus
Developed following an Investment Grade Audit (IGA) undertaken to get a detailed assessment of the University’s energy performance, the strategy sets out a roadmap to reduce carbon emissions across its Canterbury and Medway campuses – home to over 19,000 students.
The first major step towards the reduction of energy consumption on campus will see the installation of LED lighting in all buildings and upgrades to all building management system controllers, as well as space optimization and an updated metering system to maximise energy use across the estate.
In 2021 the UoK agreed on an ambitious yet achievable target of reducing scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2040 and scope 3 emissions to net zero by 2050. The University’s aim is to decrease emissions by at least 50 percent by 2030, compared to the baseline years of 2018 and 2019.
“With buildings being responsible for around 40 percent of global energy consumption, one of today’s greatest challenges for the higher education sector is to ensure the decarbonization of its campuses. Partnerships, such as the one with the University of Kent, are a prime example of how to achieve net zero targets by having a decarbonization strategy in place. This also supports customers to reduce costs, enhance energy demand management, while digital solutions bring existing infrastructure up to speed with the latest tech,” said Faye Bowser, Vice President Higher Education Vertical at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. “I look forward to the continuous cooperation with the University of Kent.”
“Our partnership with Siemens is central to our commitment to embed carbon reduction across our operations and place sustainability at the heart of our decision making. We have unique strengths as a university in tackling climate change and are determined to bring together the talent and endeavor of staff, students and the wider community to make a tangible impact. This includes developing an estate which is fit for the future, embracing modern technology and external partnerships where they can act as a catalyst to delivering our mission,” Georgina Randsley de Moura, Acting Vice Chancellor at the University of Kent added.
Funding for the scheme will be provided by Siemens Financial Services through a flexible financing package, allowing UoK to begin repayment only once the upgrades to the estate have been delivered.
Siemens’ partnership with the University of Kent aims to develop and deliver a carbon management plan to halve scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
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Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings, and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions, and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. As of September 30, 2024, the business had around 78,500 employees worldwide.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.
In fiscal 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €75.9 billion and net income of €9.0 billion. As of September 30, 2024, the company employed around 312,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
In fiscal 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €75.9 billion and net income of €9.0 billion. As of September 30, 2024, the company employed around 312,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.