World-leading University of Durham seeks unrivalled recycling rates

Set in picturesque grounds alongside the River Wear, Durham is a collegiate university founded in 1832.
Notable alumni include broadcasters Gabby Logan and Jeremy Vine.

Client

University of Durham

Services

Recycling & Waste

Year

2021

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Sitemark uncovered potential savings equating to 13%

The challenge

Durham University was looking to confirm that its plans to recycle in excess of 70% of recycling and waste material was an achievable outcome.
In conjunction with this process, it wanted to identify some innovative solutions to support the challenge the sustainability team was setting itself.

The solution

Our independent benchmarking review provided an excellent support package and process to ensure the team achieved its goals.

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The results

Sitemark provides independent best practice benchmarking of facilities management services, helping clients improve standards, reduce costs and ensure best value for money. 

50% recycling rate at the university, with opportunities to improve - independently confirmed by Sitemark
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4 key streams were identified where rebates could be achieved via commoditising the material.
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13% potential savings identified from the current budget, with additional options to increase this value.
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62 strategies identified to drive change across the university’s buildings, with cost-saving opportunities.
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  • Analysis confirmed that Durham University has strong controls on its costs when compared to other higher education establishments and on a national basis, and against all sectors regionally.
  • Through the benchmarking process the sustainability team could not only see areas where change could be made internally but also found areas where positive service provider interaction was achievable.
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"Working with Sitemark ensured a full review of all of our data and also gave us access to expertise to understand more about how the commercial recycling and waste sector works"

Simon Park Sustainability Manager
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We’d love to hear from you and see how we can transform your facilities management service. If you’ve got any questions or would like to book a chat with one of the team, get in touch today.

    "Sitemark gave us access to expertise"

    University of Durham