# The University's commitment is to reach Net Zero by 2035, using the Science Based Target Initiatives methodology\. This means that carbon emissions must be reduced by more than 90% across Scopes 1, 2 and 3\. The aim of this tender exercise is to procure expert advice and consultancy services that will contribute to a new Net Zero Strategic Pathway Report, which in turn will form a key pillar of all future decarbonisation activity at the University\. This tender will be for advisory services, as well as system modelling and design\. The key deliverables are professional advice and recommendations to support the Sustainability Team's objective to create a Net Zero Strategic

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by University of Sussex.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [University of Sussex](/buyers/university-of-sussex/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Aecom Ltd](/suppliers/aecom/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £351,013
- Tender value: £300,000
- Award date: 12 September 2024
- Published: 12 September 2024
- Contract start: 1 July 2024
- Contract end: 31 December 2024
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 94d06e15-7a6d-4ea3-b360-5a01037a45fb-784810
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7876ba64-e0a1-4372-95ec-8d3484b27e91

## Description

The University's commitment is to reach Net Zero by 2035, using the Science Based Target Initiatives methodology\. This means that carbon emissions must be reduced by more than 90% across Scopes 1, 2 and 3\. The aim of this tender exercise is to procure expert advice and consultancy services that will contribute to a new Net Zero Strategic Pathway Report, which in turn will form a key pillar of all future decarbonisation activity at the University\. This tender will be for advisory services, as well as system modelling and design\. The key deliverables are professional advice and recommendations to support the Sustainability Team's objective to create a Net Zero Strategic Pathway Report, and the subsequent action plan for the University's Sustainability Programme\. The overall outputs of the consultancy period and strategy creation process, is to provide a thorough, actionable and unambiguous pathway to Net Zero\. It is intended that the need for further surveys and planning will be minimised\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94d06e15-7a6d-4ea3-b360-5a01037a45fb-784810)