Thinking about the big picture, what effects do you want to achieve by applying this principle to your project?

Environmentally conscious research sets a societal precedent, is cost-effective and safeguards the future of research.

What processes will you need to incorporate to reach your outcome? How will each contribute to – and demonstrate progress towards – your outcome?

What is the environmental impact of the way you conduct your research? What is the environmental impact of the products or outputs you produce? How can you design your project in a sustainable way, so that you reduce or prevent harm to the environment?

What day-to-day activities will get you to your outputs? How will you ensure they are equitable and responsible in practice?

What greener alternatives are available for use and disposal of day-to-day resources in your project? How can you reduce energy consumption? Is travel really necessary – and if so what are your greenest options? How do you reduce the environmental impacts of your project’s outputs and events?

Who, what, where, when?

Will you need to invest upfront in greener alternatives? Will you need to find new suppliers with greener credentials? Will you need to learn new skills to use greener alternatives?