The roles and responsibilities of the Enviromental and Ethics Officers can be seen in the list below;
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Shall represent and promote environmental and ethical issues within the Students’ Union, University and external organisations.
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Shall act as a Representive of the students in all issues concerning the Unions Commercial Services.
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Shall, in conjunction with the Vice President Finance and Student Activities, ensure the completion of any accreditation schemes, i.e. Green Impact, Best Bar None etc.
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Shall work with the Executive Committee and members of staff, in particular the Environmental Committee to ensure that the Students’ Union is constantly aware of its environmental and ethical responsibilities and is as environmentally efficient as possible.
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Shall convene a Fair Trade committee to promote ethical practices within the Union, University and external organisations
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Shall work with relevant societies and community projects to promote and campaign for issues of environmental and ethical concern.
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Shall run awareness campaigns by providing information and activities on issues of environmental and ethical concern throughout the Union as well as the Institution and St George’s Hospital Trust, including but not limited to Fair Trade Fortnight, Go Green Week etc.
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Shall liaise with the Union’s Commercial outlets to develop and promote the range of products available, enabling purchase of Fair Trade and environmentally friendly goods wherever possible.
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Shall create and chair the Ethics and Environmental Sub Committee.
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Shall sit on Fair Trade Steering Committee.
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Shall sit on and work with the SGUL Environmental Committee to promote environmental issues within the Union, Institution and the Trust.
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To be a member of the Representation and Student Participation Zone.