Dave Gorman
Director of Social Responsibility and Sustainability
Address
- Street
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Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability
The Boilerhouse
High School Yards - City
- Edinburgh
- Post code
- EH1 1LT
Background
Dave is the senior university lead for climate change, sustainability and a range of social responsibility issues including responsible investment, community engagement, social impact and social innovation. Dave joined the University in 2013 as its first Director for Social Responsibility and Sustainability
He provides senior leadership and advice to the University on a wide range of topics including climate change and renewables, sustainability, responsible investment, community engagement, fair employment, sustainable and responsible supply chains and social investment. Prior to joining the University, Dave undertook a wide range of community and volunteering work after graduation, before pursuing a career in local government. For many years he worked for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, latterly as its Head of Strategy.
Research summary
Dave is the department’s director and is the lead contact for responsible and social investments, sustainable travel policy and overall climate policy. Dave is a member of the University Executive, Investment Committee and Estates Committee. For meetings and diary planning, contact Dave’s PA, Wendy McDonald.