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Ethical & Environmental Reps

Ethical and Environmental Reps are members of the Ethical and Environmental Committee and will work closely with the Ethical and Environmental Officer and Union's Operations Officer to make ethical and environmental improvements within the Students Union and University.

The four reps are responsible for supporting the Ethical and Environmental Officer in developing policy, projects and ensuring that good practice in relation to all Union activities.

Ethical and Environmental Reps each support a key area in the Ethical and Environmental Reps portfolio (such as 'Ethical Procurement', 'Sustainable Transport', 'Sustainable Food' etc.) and work with the Ethical and Environmental Committee to initiate new projects and policies that make positive improvements in this area. Reps will also work help the Students' Union to uphold its 'Gold Standard' NUS Green Impact Award, and coordinate events and activities for 'Green Week'.

Key dates

9am 8th October - campaigning starts & students can vote online at www.sussexstudent.com/vote

12th October - voting closes & results announced

Ethical & Environmental Rep Candidate

Karnika Palwa

Karnika Palwa
School of Global Studies, Postgraduate Taught Year 1

Hey there! I’m Karnika, doing MSc. Climate Change and Development. It has been a fascinating time for me so far, at Sussex, meeting people from different academic backgrounds, cultures, nations; and learning from their different experiences and perspectives. It is not hard to notice that vibes amongst the students, student bodies and the University towards environment protection and ethical business are highly receptive and sensitive. I’m thrilled with the thought of joining the students in this drive and making it stronger.