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).  

 

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