The University of Melbourne has the long term commitment and goal of being carbon neutral by 2030. Targets have been set to achieve this goal, through dedicated staff, planning and innovative strategies. Property and Campus Services has formed a working group to address this. In addition to reducing our carbon levels the University has set targets for the conservation of water and electricity, as well as waste minimisation and promoting sustainable design in new buildings. The first Five Star "Green Star" rating is to be achieved in the Economics and Commerce Building. The sustainable design principles will also be placed in refurbished buildings.
Campus website/campus operations/infrastructure
A number of universities now have a sustainability website. A range of examples and options are featured. Depending upon the institution these sites include:
- institutional vision, policy and strategic planning for sustainability
- options for addressing social, economic and environmental sustainability in the curriculum
- research, and
- ‘greening the campus’ initiatives.
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Achieving a Sustainable Campus. The University of Melbourne
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The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is committed to achieving an environmentally sustainable campus by: Reducing our carbon footprint, rigorously managing the environmental impact of operations and Encouraging the whole University community to think, talk and act on environmental sustainability issues. Other environmental sustainability teaching, learning & knowledge transfer activities of the University include: Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute, Office for Environmental Programs, Climate Change Research Group.
ANU Green - Sustainability Office: Outreach and education for sustainability
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The Australian National University
ANUgreen is the ANU's award winning environmental management program, run by the Facilities and Services Division. Program staff work to reduce the University's environmental impact by implementing the University's environmental management plan (which is overseen by the Environmental Management Planning Committee) and other University environmental management commitments.
ANU Sustainability Challenge
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The Australian National University
An online personal commitment to campus sustainability
Campus Ecology
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National Wildlife Federation
Case study, Reference material
Information and resources to encourage learning institutions to decrease their ecological footprint.
Climate Neutral Research Campuses
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Activity, Lecture/Tutorial
This site provides a five-step process to develop and implement climate action plans for research campuses to reduce energy consumption, implement renewable energy systems, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and set an example of climate neutrality.
Community Engagement
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Charles Sturt University
This site show how Charles Sturt University is working closely with regional communities to bring about mutually beneficial outcomes.
CSU Green
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Charles Sturt University
The CSU Green office serves as a hub of communication and coordination for the University's sustainability efforts. It assists in monitoring what has been achieved and in promoting and initiating activities. It focuses in particular on the energy and water use reduction targets, and the moves towards carbon neutrality, of the Institutional Development Plan.
Ecoversity Office, University of Adelaide
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The University of Adelaide
The Ecoversity Office at the University of Adelaide works on a range of sustainable projects and programs, focusing on awareness and promotion, footprint reduction, and ongoing management.
Environmental Sustainability: Energy Audit of University
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University of South Australia
Staff and students completed a detailed energy audit of the University 5 campuses. The results were used in developing a University sustainability plan which was incorporated in the ATN universities carbon reduction plan and targets
Green Campus
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Curtin University
In our own backyard and globally, we are committed to reducing the University's ecological footprint. This website is designed to provide information to staff and students as to the University environmental initiatives and provide a forum for exchange of ideas.
Greening the Library
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Charles Sturt University
In July 2008 the Sustainability Working Party (SWP) was established by the Division of Library Services (DLS). The mission for this group is to determine strategies that DLS can engage in, which will assist the University to achieve its sustainability targets as set out in the Institutional Development Plan.
Innova 21
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The University of Adelaide
Innova 21, the new Faculty of Engineering, Mathematical and Computer Sciences building, has been designed to enable it to be used as a teaching tool with innovative features such as high environmental sustainability and building performance monitoring equipment.
Macquarie University
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Macquarie University
Macquarie University’s vision is to be ecologically sound, socially just and economically viable in all of its activities. This website assists with education about sustainability issues how to improve the both the individuals and Macquarie's sustainability performance.
Macquarie University Sustainability Departmental Challenge
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Macquarie University
Macquarie University has launched a deparmental challenge to reduce the institition's carbon footprint and demonstrate sustainable practices.
Mirvac School of Sustainable Development
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Bond University
This site shows how Bond University is contributing to sustainability within Australia.
Queensland Department of Environment & Resource Management (DERM)
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Queensland University of Technology
In partnership with the Queensland Department of Environment & Resource Management (DERM), QUT is contributing to the beverage container recovery targets set by the Packaging Stewardship Forum of the Australian Food and Grocery Council. By providing education and infrastructure, the program aims to reduce the 1,500 tonnes of landfill waste generated by QUT students & staff annually.
SEES@W Program
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The Australian National University
The Social, Environmental and Economic Sustainability @ Work (SEES@W) program is an established staff outreach program that provides simple, cost-effective and environmentally friendly training to staff to empower them to act as green champions in their areas of work.