Sustainability Governance: The UCAP (University Climate Action Plan) Task and Finish Group
The UCAP Task and Finish Group was established in May 2025 to oversee the formation of a University wide Climate Action Plan (UCAP).
Group membership
The UCAP Task and Finish Group consists of senior management from across the University and includes representation from individuals within academia, research, the student body, professional services and executive leadership. The names of those currently within the Group are as follows:
Naomi Gornall, Head of Net Zero and Sustainability (Chair)
Professor Michele Acuto, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) (Sponsor)
Ed Atkins, Senior Lecturer, School of Geographical Sciences
Corrie Barker, School Manager, School of Modern Languages
Polly Eccleston, Senior IT Business Partner
Rob Gregory , Head of Campus Planning and Design
Julia Hall, Director of External, Student Communications and Reputation
Steve Hall, Director of Student Experience and Deputy Director of Education and Student Success
Jo House, Reader in Environmental Science and Policy
Anna Lewis, Sustainability Science Manager
Piotr Lisowski, Director of Finance
Rob Logan, Director of Procurement
Andrew Monk, Executive Director of Global Engagement
James Ryle, Scope 3 Manager
Sandy Payne, Director of Campus Innovation
Lucy Pears, SU Student Living Officer
Clare Smith, General Counsel and Deputy University Secretary
Kate Tilling, Professor of Medical Statistics and MRC Investigator
Lee Walsh, Campus Administrator, Sustainability
Reporting
The group will report to the University Executive Board (UEB).