UNSW Sustainability Strategy - As at 19 April 2010

Sustainability Strategy
2010 - 2020
CONSULTATION DRAFT
As at 19 April 2010
Submitted by
Aaron Magner
Director, UNSW Sustainability
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................3
2. PURPOSE AND SCOPE .....................................................................................................3

2.1 Purpose ......................................................................................................................3
2.2 Scope .........................................................................................................................3
2.3 Review .......................................................................................................................3
2.4 Sustainability - What does it mean? ............................................................................4
3. IMPERATIVES FOR ACTION ON SUSTAINABILITY...........................................................5

3.1 Leading by example ...................................................................................................5
3.2 Compliance with legislative requirements ..................................................................5
3.3 Economic Savings ......................................................................................................5
3.4 Corporate Social Responsibility ..................................................................................5
3.5 Marketing ...................................................................................................................5
4. SUSTAINABILITY VISION AND GOALS............................................................................6

4.1 Vision for Sustainability ..............................................................................................6
4.2 Goals .........................................................................................................................6
5. SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE .....................................................................................9

5.1 Sustainability Working Group ....................................................................................9
5.2 Action Groups ............................................................................................................9
6. OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS ...........................................................................................10

6.1 Energy and Emissions ...............................................................................................10
6.2 Water .......................................................................................................................12
6.3 Waste .......................................................................................................................13
6.4 Procurement.............................................................................................................14
6.5 Transport ..................................................................................................................15
6.6 Planning and Development ......................................................................................16
6.7 Research ..................................................................................................................17
6.8 Learning and Teaching .............................................................................................18
6.9 Governance .............................................................................................................19
6.10 Biodiversity..............................................................................................................20
7. SUSTAINABLE POLICY ...................................................................................................21
8. SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNICATIONS PLAN................................................................22
9. REPORTING ON UNSW’S SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE........................................23
ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE A – DECLARATIONS AND CHARTERS ...............................................................24
ANNEXURE B - SUSTAINABILITY POLICY ............................................................................ 30
UNSW Sustainability Strategy 2010 to 2020 2

1. INTRODUCTION
No longer can society ignore its responsibilities to sustain current and future generations, nor
can organisations pretend they have no part to play in the environmental and social well being
of the planet. Amid depleting resources, global warming and environmental degradation, the
need for change towards sustainability has become more apparent and important than ever.
UNSW academics are researching the causes and impacts of climate change. Our engineers
are international leaders in the development of renewable energy technologies. Our
economists and social scientists have devised policy responses to slow and combat the effects
of diminishing resources. Our students and the UNSW community want and expect our
campuses to be models of sustainability through everything that we do, from our buildings, to
the way we undertake research and facilitate learning as part of an engaging, stimulating
campus community.
For UNSW to be a leading research intensive university in the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus
on contemporary and social issues and to be, a peer in good standing with the best globally,
we must aspire to be a leader in sustainability. Sustainability is a guiding principle in UNSW’s
Strategic Intent, B2B Blueprint to Beyond. UNSW is also a signatory to a number of
international declarations, including Talloires Declaration and the Universitas 21 Statement on
Sustainability. This Sustainability Strategy represents UNSW’s commitment to those principles
and declarations to improve our sustainability performance across all areas of the University.
The Strategy is also a call to the University community to transform our organisational patterns
to embody the principles of sustainability into everything that we do – from the way we
construct our buildings, dispose of our waste, what we purchase, utilise our existing resources
and how we measure our performance. It sets out our sustainability goals in the key
operational areas, the approach we will take to achieve them, and how we will record and
communicate our progress for the next five to ten years. The Strategy’s ultimate goal is to make
the University environmentally sound, socially responsible and economically viable in all our
activities.
2. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
2.1 Purpose
This Strategy explains what the University plans to do on a day-to-day basis to incorporate the
principles of sustainability into the operational plans of the University. It states our vision and
sets out our goals, indicators and performance targets to measure our progress in addressing
sustainability across all the core aspects of the University.
2.2 Scope
The Strategy concentrates on embedding the commitment to sustainability into the University’s
governance and formal structures, establishing systems to evaluate and report on performance
and increasing participation and ownership of the change towards sustainability amongst the
community. This Sustainability Strategy focuses the University on its long-term goals while
ensuring we remain accountable. This Strategy covers the period from April 2010 to 2020.
2.3 Review
This Strategy will be reviewed on an annual basis in consultation with staff, students and key
stakeholders. This process will ensure our vision, goals and plans remain valid in the context of
an ever-changing environment. A Strategy review will follow the release of the Annual
Sustainability Report.

2.4 Sustainability - What does it mean?
Sustainability has come to mean a lot of things to a lot of people. UNSW accepts the most
often quoted definition of sustainability – living successfully in the present without
compromising our ability to do so in the future. UNSW also understands that sustainability is
closely intertwined with issues such as climate change, planning and development, resource
use, diversity and biodiversity, internationalisation, ethical practice, equality and health.
For the purpose of this strategy, UNSW’s approach to sustainability recognises the need to
work toward a balance between environmental protection, social justice, economic well-being
and cultural diversity. Our understanding of these equal dimensions of sustainability is as
follows:
Environmental protection: To the best of our abilities, negating the impact of our activities on
the environment to protect or enhance the local and global ecosystem. We will work to
understand the environmental aspects and impacts of our activities and where appropriate
change the way that we operate.
Social justice: Understanding that our actions affect all members of society and behaving in a
way that demonstrates our belief that all people matter. Provide the opportunity for equal
employment, decent living and working conditions, support the community in poverty
eradication, promotion of full employment and decent work, gender equity and access to
social well-being and justice for all.
Economic well-being: Maintaining and improving our economic viability to the benefit of staff,
students and the community but not at the expense of other principles. Economic well-being is
a crucial element of human well-being not least because most aspects of well-being in modern
society have to be purchased, including food, water, shelter, health care and comfort.
Cultural diversity: UNSW values and protects our cultural diversity. This includes cultural
diversity reflected in gender, age, language, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation,
and religious beliefs. Cultural diversity also refers to the other ways in which people are
different, such as educational level, life experience, work experience, physical disability, socio-
economic background, personality and marital status. It involves recognising and appreciating
the value of individual differences.

3. IMPERATIVES FOR ACTION ON SUSTAINABILITY
Universities are expected to practice what they preach and to be environmentally responsible
and socially conscious. Apart from its ethical imperatives, sustainability has numerous other
benefits such as financial savings, enhanced public image, improved student recruitment and
staff engagement. Some of the key imperatives for a focussed commitment towards
sustainability at UNSW include:
3.1 Leading by example

UNSW is a key institution in disseminating knowledge and facilitating research and learning.
Our leadership and expertise across a range of sustainability related disciplines put UNSW in
an excellent position to demonstrate through operational examples of best practice, as well as
educational activities and research direction how a community can work and live sustainably.
We cannot teach students one thing in the classroom concerning environmental and social
matters, while the administrators practice something else on campus. This Sustainability
Strategy aims to make the operations of UNSW a model of sustainability best practice. The
University can be a catalyst of change, encouraging students and staff to take ownership of our
environment and the community in which we learn and live.
3.2 Compliance with legislative requirements

Sustainability principles are increasingly being recognised and mandated in Government
policy and legislation both domestically and internationally. This strategy forms a key part of
UNSW’s environmental management framework. By measuring, reporting and actively
monitoring our sustainability performance the University will be facilitating compliance with
Federal and State Government sustainability related legislative requirements
3.3 Economic Savings

While the cost of operating a large research intensive university in Australia is substantial, this
can be noticeably reduced while simultaneously decreasing the cost to our environment.
Environmental sustainability projects at universities can and have saved thousands of dollars in
operating expenses. The Sustainability Office will demonstrate that economic savings can be
accomplished at UNSW while working toward our sustainability goals.
3.4 Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporations, universities and other organisations cannot function without consideration for
the social and environmental impacts on the community as a result of their operations. UNSW
is a large complex institution with substantial water, energy and resource consumption
demands and an important role in social leadership. Climate change and diminishing natural
resources make it an essential corporate responsibility that we ensure all activities on our
campuses are sustainability and are conducted responsibly.
3.5 Marketing
Questions of sustainability are not confined to students interested in environmental
management, environmental engineering and social sciences, but are of concern to a broader
student and staff community. Practicing sustainability on campus and incorporating it into
learning and teaching enhances UNSW’s positive, progressive image, offering students an
attractive point of difference. This will attract more local and international students. Making
sustainability a priority is also a significant driver in the attraction and retention of the best
higher degree research students, academics and professional staff.

4. SUSTAINABILITY VISION AND GOALS
4.1 Vision for Sustainability

Having a vision and defining the University’s goals are important steps in defining our journey
towards sustainability. Our vision is a declaration to the community about what UNSW wants
to be. UNSW’s sustainability vision has been developed in consultation and with the active
participation of staff and students. It is an accumulation of themes and ideas deemed important
by the UNSW community. UNSW vision for sustainability is: to be environmentally sound,
socially responsible, economically viable and respectful of cultural diversity in all our
activities.
This means:
• As a research intensive university we function as a sustainable community, embodying

responsible consumption of energy, water, food, products and transport;
• We actively support sustainability in our local community and region;
• UNSW students leave the University prepared to contribute as global citizens to an
environmentally healthy and equitable society;
• UNSW has a reputation for being the place to learn, to work and to connect with the
local and global community; and
• We actively seek to meet the changing social, environmental, economic and cultural
conditions as part of the global effort to reduce humanities impact on the environment.
4.2 Goals
To achieve UNSW’s vision for sustainability we must define our goals and objectives.
Sustainability goals are interconnected and therefore can’t be considered in isolation. For
example, using resources efficiently benefits environmental objectives, while also assisting in
achieving economical viability. The following are UNSW’s key sustainability goals and
objectives:
Summary of key Sustainability Goals

1. Make UNSW a model sustainable community
2. Maintain economic viability and sustainability
3. Enhance and protect the environment
4. Reduce waste and pollutant emissions
5. Use resources efficiently
6. Maximise the utilisation of existing and future infrastructure
7. Embed sustainability into the University policies, procedures and governance.
8. Increase understanding and awareness of sustainability throughout the University
9. Increase staff, student and community communications and participation
10. Foster a vibrant and inclusive campus community.
Objectives
4.2.1 Make UNSW a model Sustainable Community

• Create a campus in which students and staff are proud of their environment
• Meet ethical and environmental standards of practice
• Receive Fair Trade certification for the University
• Assist in defining sustainability in terms of graduate capabilities and curriculum
development to embed sustainability across course offerings
• Provide staff and students opportunities to participate in sustainability forums and
initiatives

• Promote socially and environmentally responsible behaviour to the University
community
• Involve staff & students in the development & implementation of sustainability plans &
processes
4.2.2 Economic viability and sustainability

• Ensure investment seeks to maintain ethical and environmental standards
• Keep tuition fees fair and equitable
• Maintain secure, diverse and sustainable funding sources
4.2.3 Enhance and protect the environment

• Ensure all decisions, and in particular developments, minimise environmental impacts
• Ensure hazardous materials are used only when absolutely necessary
• Connect learning with practical experience in assisting to maintain and improve the
environment and sustainability on campus.
• Ensure the community understands the value of a healthy ecosystem
4.2.4 Reduce waste and pollutant emissions

• Reduce waste to landfill and improve waste processes
• Reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions
• Improve storm water quality
• Reduce reliance on single passenger vehicle transportation
• Inverstigate the opportunities for generation of electricity on campus via more energy
and carbon efficient means
• Source and apply for funding for various initiatives particularly relating to energy and
water efficiency, as well as improving biodiversity on campus.
• Divert waste from landfill and increase recycling
4.2.5 Use resources efficiently

• Decrease per capita potable water consumption
• Increase energy efficiency and supply from renewable resources
• Identify and implement initiatives to increase water and energy efficiency
• Ensure procurement, tendering and subcontracting processes reflect our sustainability
goals
• Review existing processes to see where efficiencies can be made through utilisation of
online technologies.
4.2.6 Maximise the utilisation of existing and future infrastructure

• Use space efficiently through regular workspace audits to maximise building efficiency
and control infrastructure costs
• Make best use of available infrastructure & ensure it is used to maximum capability &
efficiency
• Build to ensure energy and water efficiency
• Incorporate sustainability design standards for refurbishments and developments
4.2.7 Embed sustainability into the University policies, procedures and governance
• All relevant policies and procedures will incorporate sustainability
• University Committees will address sustainability issues
• Sustainability will be incorporated into key performance indicators
• Find appropriate ways to embed sustainability into the framework of the University
through avenues such as staff inductions, training courses, Performance Development
and Review, and Key Performance Indicators

• Continually monitor and report on progress to the community through the sustainability
website, internal and external publications and conferences, and an annual
sustainability report
• Develop a sustainability indicator framework which identifies indicators and targets
and provides the basis for Triple Bottom Line reporting
4.2.8 Increase understanding and awareness of sustainability throughout the University

• Strengthen staff and student awareness and understanding of sustainability and global
citizenship through learning, research and community service
• Develop resource efficiency education packages for use in workshops and forums with
staff, students and the broader community so that staff and students:
• understand the connectivity between local and global issues and the need to work
collectively as well as individually
• understand ethical practice in relation to social, environmental and economic
responsibility
• display a willingness to contribute to creating a wiser and better society
• have an awareness of social disadvantage and social justice issues
• have knowledge of, and openness to, other cultures and perspectives
• Where appropriate present at conferences and forums to showcase the sustainability
initiatives of UNSW
• Collaborate with other higher education institutions to support their sustainability goals
4.2.9 Increase staff, student and community communications and participation

• Establish connections with UNSW academic experts to provide practical assessment
work relating to the enhancement of the campus environment
• Encourage and reward participation in sustainability actions and initiatives
• Connect with the greater community to promote sustainability and global citizenship
through outreach programs, partnerships and collaborations.
• Establish an incentive system to reward and recognise staff and students who actively
assist with the implementation of sustainability initiatives
• Utilise various media and methods of communication
4.2.10 Foster a vibrant and inclusive campus community

• Ensure that all staff and students, regardless of religion, gender, sexual orientation,
socio-economic background, age, disability or ethnicity feel as though they are a part
of the University and the local community
• Ensure all staff and students are given various opportunities and methods to keep
informed and engaged about what is happening at the University
• Continually seek to include articles in campus publications and media which highlight
staff and student innovation and enthusiasm towards sustainability
• Ensure that staff and students are consulted and given the opportunity to comment on
changes occurring at the University through various means including workshops,
meetings and online
• Seek partnerships with businesses, institutions and government organisations locally,
nationally and internationally to advance UNSW’s Sustainability Strategy.

5. SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE
The UNSW’s Sustainability Strategy will be directed and managed by the Director of
Sustainability, reporting to the Executive Director – University Services. UNSW Sustainability
will have a key role in the delivery of the commitments in this Strategy, with guidance and
support from a Sustainability Working Group.
UNSW Sustainability and the Sustainability Working Group will work with relevant
departments and offices with responsibility for student and staff services such including the
Faculties, Facilities Management, Procurement, Marketing Unit, Student Services, and the
student organisation ARC@UNSW. Actions to embed sustainability into the structure and
operations of the University are to be facilitated by UNSW Sustainability and relevant
stakeholders with the support of University Council, Executive Team and Action Groups.
While identified actions are facilitated through UNSW Sustainability, implementation of the
Strategy requires planning and communication across all Faculties and divisions. Each Faculty
and division will have a sustainability representative to enable good communication and
information dissemination. Sustainability, like OHS, will be included on the agenda of all
existing committees.
5.1 Sustainability Working Group

The Sustainability Working Group provides advice to the UNSW Sustainability Office and the
Executive Director – University Services regarding plans, activities and communications which
seek to improve the sustainability performance of UNSW. The Sustainability Working Group
will be chaired by the Executive Director – University Services and includes representatives
from a range of organisational units.
5.2 Action Groups

Action Groups are responsible for providing direction and support to both the UNSW
Sustainability Office and the Sustainability Working Group for initiation and implementation of
initiatives which improve sustainability performance and embed sustainability into the
practices of the University. New Action Groups may be developed and/or existing groups may
be absorbed into other groups or discontinued when practice is successfully embedded into
culture and no longer requires guidance.
5.3 Legislative Compliance

The UNSW Level 1 OHS committee, now the OHS and Environment (OHS&E) Committee has
responsibility allocating management responsibility and ensuring appropriate training and
procedures are in place. Responsibility and relevant policies and training for environmental
laws and sustainability related legislation is set out in an Environmental Law Compliance
Register a copy of which will be regularly tabled and kept up to date by the Level 1 OHS&E
Committee and UNSW Sustainability Office.

6. OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS
To achieve the goals and objectives of this Sustainability Strategy the UNSW Sustainability
Office will work with Faculties and operational areas of the University utilising the plans, goals
and targets set by these organisational units.
Action Groups in areas such as water, energy, transport and waste will work directly with the
UNSW Sustainability Office to develop Sustainability Action Plans. Each Sustainability Action
Plan provides all the detailed actions required to reach objectives, key performance indicators
(KPIs) and targets outlined in the following sections of this Strategy.
Activities within one area will obviously affect activities in another area. For example, it will be
difficult to reach energy and water objectives and targets if the actions addressing planning and
development do not reach high design standards for energy and water efficiency. Similarly it
will be difficult to gain support and ownership of sustainability initiatives if staff and students
are dissatisfied with their work and study environment.
6.1 Energy and Emissions

Climate change poses one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century for individuals and
institutions alike. While the extent of climate change is uncertain, its effects cumulative and
erratic, that the planet is warming and sea levels are rising is beyond scientific doubt. Despite
the complexity and at times uncertainty surrounding the likely impacts of climate change, the
solution to the problem is somewhat clearer.
Greenhouse gas emissions need to be reduced below current levels. What is also clear is that
immediate action is essential. If we are to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and carbon
footprint we must change the way we procure and manage emission generating activities
through innovation and creativity in our thinking.
Many of the energy consumption issues we face today have come about as a result of cheap
energy. The impact of future energy cost increases further enhances the requirements for high
energy efficiency and importantly starts to make a significant impact on using alternative
energy. It is for this reason, in conjunction with the need to preserve resources and the
environment, that UNSW must plan for the future with regards to energy and emissions
patterns.
Aim: To use energy efficiently and become a producer of renewable energy to ensure we do
not unnecessarily contribute to climate change.
Objectives:
1. Use sustainable energy technology to produce energy that is not emissions intensive;
2. Undertake regular carbon emissions auditing to ensure we are consistently decreasing
our emissions to an acceptable level;
3. Ensure all equipment purchased maximises energy efficiency;
4. Educate staff, students and the wider community through a power saving awareness
campaign, highlighting what individuals can do to make a difference.
5. Establish an Energy and Carbon Reduction Action Group to advise and assist in the
implementation of our sustainability targets.
Key Performance Indicators and Targets
Indicator 2015 target 2020 target

Total energy consumption per year per Reduce by 15% per EFTSU Reduce by 30% per

Equivalent Fulltime Student Unit from 2010 level EFTSU from 2010 level
(EFTSU) [based on 2% reduction for
EFTSU per year]
Percent of energy generated on site 20% 30%
Percentage of energy from renewable 15% 35%

sources
Total Greenhouse Gas emissions Reduced by 30% from Reduced by 30% from
produced per year for campus 2005 emissions 2005 emissions
operations per EFTSU

6.2 Water
The intermittent and uncertain supply of water has led individuals and organisations to take an
active interest in their water usage and the sustainability of water supply. Australians believe
water conservation is one of the most environmental challenges and water is the top
environmental issue for more people than any other area of concern.
Stemming from this and other imperatives to conserve water the NSW Department of Climate
Change and Water requires UNSW, as one of the top 200 water users in NSW, to prepare and
publish a Water Savings Action Plan. The UNSW’s Water Saving Action Plan is available at <
www.facilities.unsw.edu.au/index.php/download_file/-/view/38>
In addition to legislative requirements, UNSW accepts its responsibility to become an efficient

water user and demonstrate to the community the place water conservation has in future
developments.
On many parts of the campus, drinking (potable) water has been replaced with bore water
drawn from the underground Botany aquifer on which the Kensington campus sits. UNSW uses
a bore water recharge system, which ensures this aquifer is properly managed. The University
has devised a system to catch 70 percent of the storm water on the campus, equal to 160
million litres of water (64 Olympic swimming pools) and return this to the groundwater table
via the recharge system.
Other UNSW campus water saving initiatives include:
• Installation of waterless urinals and timed-flow taps (Each tap saves an estimated
20,000 litres of water a year.)
• A water treatment plant, being built on the western side of the campus to enable
borewater to be used for air conditioning cooling towers and other applications
requiring treated water. The borewater treatment plant alone will save 110 million litres
of water a year.
• Underground leak detection in pipes, which amounts to approximately 10 percent of
total UNSW consumption.
Aim: To reduce water usage and increase water capture and recycling across UNSW.
Objectives
1. To achieve continual improvement in water conservation;
2. To investigate and install water saving devices and new technology;
3. To run a water saving awareness campaigns among the University’s community;
4. To reach Five Star rating in the Every Drop Counts Business Program;
5. Establish an Energy and Carbon Reduction Action Group to advise and assist in the

Total potable water consumption per Reduced by 20% of 2010 Reduce by 40% per
EFTSU figures EFTSU from 2010 level
Total water consumption (potable and Reduced by 15% of 2010 Reduce by 30% per
bore water) per EFTSU figures EFTSU from 2010 level

6.3 Waste
While UNSW was an early pioneer in the recycling of paper and cardboard there is much
more to be done to address the large amount of waste produced by the University and
subsequently taken to land fill. The University will establish a Waste Reduction and Recycling
Action Group to find better solutions to UNSW’s waste issues. Minimising waste and
maximising resource recovery opportunities are critical elements of UNSW’s Sustainability
Strategy. UNSW’s ultimate goal is zero waste. To turn this into reality the University will
examine and re-examine our entire supply chain to find new ways of reducing waste from
consumption and transforming waste into resources.
UNSW already actively manages the recycling, re-use and disposal of materials ranging from
hazardous substances, paper, toner cartridges, food waste and garden vegetation, containers,
computers and other electronic equipment, stationery, furniture, laboratory equipment, hard
waste, batteries and plastics. Bottles, cans and general waste collected from public areas at
UNSW are delivered to an alternative waste technology facility that uses a four-stage biological
treatment process to mechanically sort the waste to remove recyclables and inert materials. It
then biologically treats the organic materials such as food scraps and garden clippings. Waste
is transformed into valued resources, including metals, glass, paper, green electricity and
compost with more than 70% of waste materials recovered. This process replaces individual
can and bottle recycling bins. As a result UNSW’s recycling rates surpass the New South Wales
Government 2014 waste reduction and resource recovery targets.
Aim: To increase recycling across campus to 70% and decrease waste to landfill to 30%.
Objectives
1. To ensure all waste that can be recycled is recycled, including but not limited to:
a. glass, plastic, cartons, aluminium cans
b. paper/cardboard
c. furniture
d. food waste/organics
e. e-waste
f. Batteries, mobile phones and florescent lights.
2. Run a waste and recycling awareness campaign to educate and raise consciousness in
the University community of sustainable waste management practices (rethink, reduce,
reuse, recycle).
3. To promote an environment which embraces creative and innovative solutions to
promote re-use and recycling and reduce waste to land fill
4. To gather data and report on progress on an annual basis.
5. Establish a Waste Reduction and Recycling Action Group to advise and assist in the

Amount of solid waste produced per year Reduced by 20% of 2010 Reduced by 30% of
figures 2010 figures
Percentage of solid waste going to landfill Less than 30% of total Less than 20% of total
waste waste
Percentage of solid waste diverted from At least 70% of total At least 80% of total
landfill waste (tonnes) includes organic,
cardboard, metals, paper, glass, plastic etc

6.4 Procurement
Current procurement practices at UNSW do not adequately account for sustainability impacts
of the goods and services we procure. By incorporating sustainability principles and practices,
sustainable procurement can minimise the environmental impacts of the University, as well as
benefit society, the natural environment and reduce overall operating costs.
Good procurement practice serves efficient and cost-effective operations and it is clear that the
procurement practices of the University have great potential to contribute to broader
economic, environmental and social objectives. For example, through sustainable
procurement, we can drive the production of environmentally and socially friendly goods and
services and educate our students and staff about the impact of their purchasing decisions.
Aim: To purchase goods only when absolutely necessary, incorporating the whole-of-life
impacts of products when doing so. To work with current suppliers and seek future suppliers
who will support UNSW to meet its sustainability goals and objectives.
Objectives
1. Select products and services which have lower environmental impacts across their life
cycle compared with competing products and services
2. Adopt strategies to avoid unnecessary consumption and manage demand
3. Support suppliers who are environmentally and socially responsible and adopt ethical
practices
4. Support businesses and industry groups that demonstrate innovation in sustainability.
5. Establish a Sustainable Procurement Action Group to advise and assist in the
Key Performance Indicators and Target

Percentage of equipment purchased At least 90% 95%
with maximum efficiency ratings for
water and energy
Total percent of UNSW merchandise At least 45% At least 75%
purchased which is fair
trade/environmentally/socially sound
declared produce
Total amount of paper (of all types) Reduce by 20% of base Reduce by 40% of base
purchased by all departments year figures year figures

6.5 Transport
Each day more than 60,000 trips are made to and from UNSW most of which are by bus.
While the University has a regular express bus service from Central Railway Station the large
number of people travelling this route mean that despite a high frequency service, passenger
loading times lead to delays and overcrowding. The UNSW Kensington is the largest single
destination for people in eastern Sydney and the busiest regular bus route in Australia. The
NSW Government’s State Plan includes projections for further jobs growth in the Randwick
Education and Health Centre. This will further increase transport pressures. UNSW’s
Kensington campus is the only major Sydney University without railway access. The University
strongly supports and advocates the construction of a new metro rail line or tram line to link
the Kensington campus to the city centre. A rail or tram service would dramatically reduce
travelling times and car use, free up local roads and provide a valuable transport connection. It
would also eliminate sizeable amounts of greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants.
UNSW will continue to campaign and lobby for the construction of a railway line that includes
UNSW.
While car parking at UNSW is limited, driving by car to and from the University remains
attractive to many staff and students. Car transport is in direct conflict with sustainability goals
and objectives such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As such, it is necessary to
implement actions to change single passenger private vehicle dependency. The University has
undertaken to not increase the number of new car parking places available on campus. UNSW
will also introduce environmental pricing for parking permits to encourage the use of cleaner
vehicles and reward sustainable choices. Permit fees for cleaner vehicles, based on the star
rating of vehicles in the Federal Government’s Green Vehicle Guide
<www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au> will be lower than for vehicles which emit high levels of
greenhouse gas and air pollution. The University has good cycle and pedestrian access
however the University will continue to work with the NSW Government and Randwick
Council to further improve public transport, cycle and pedestrian access and to improve
facilities for cycling on campus.
Aim: Achieve a Transport Greenhouse Gas Reduction target of 40% over the next 5-10 years
based on 2010 levels.
Objectives:
1. Change current travel patterns towards more sustainable modes using two approaches:
a use initiatives which encourage and make it easier to change b use discouragement
initiatives which make the car driving experience less attractive.
2. Reduce the need to travel by supporting telecommuting and video conferencing.
3. Limit the environmental impact as much as possible for those who continue to drive.
4. Establish a Sustainable Transport Action Group to advise and assist in the

Total number of students and staff Students: 15% of EFTSU Students: 10% EFTSU
primarily travelling alone in a car to and Staff: 35% of staff Staff: 25%
from campus
Increase number of students and staff Students: 20% of EFTSU Students: 25% EFTSU
primarily travelling by foot or bicycle to & Staff: 20% of staff Staff: 25% of staff
from campus
Increase the number of students and staff Students: 60% of EFTSU Students: 65% EFTSU
primarily travelling by public transport Staff: 45% of staff Staff: 55% of staff
Reduce Transport CO2 emissions Reduce by 20% of 2010 Reduced by 40% of
figure 2010 figure

6.6 Planning and Development
Sustainable planning and development is in line with growing community expectations and
complies with emerging state and local government planning and development requirements.
UNSW’s Kensington Campus Strategic Brief commits the University to ensuring that future
developments on all of our main campus incorporate sustainability principles. We are also
committed to ensuring at all UNSW campuses and field stations incorporate sustainability
principles.
UNSW is committed to setting goals, objectives and targets in relation to sustainable green
building design, planning and facilities management. Green buildings have benefits such as
longer lifespan, reduced replacement and lower operating costs. Additionally, carbon
emissions are reduced and environmental and social responsibility is accounted for. More
energy efficient buildings will be less affected by an impending carbon emissions trading
scheme.
Aim: To reach best practice standards in accordance with Green Building Council frameworks
in building design and campus planning for future developments on all UNSW campuses and
field stations.
Objectives:
1. Inform all stakeholders about principles and practices that guide the approach to
sustainability in planning and development
2. Detail the fundamental design elements for Environmentally Sustainable Design
3. Conserve and protect natural resources by protecting non-renewable resources
encouraging efficient buildings for energy and water conservation and minimisation of
waste and pollution
4. Maximise long-term value of developments by catering for future generations of users
5. Continually improve to meet market and community expectations
6. Develop sustainable buildings and urban spaces to assist in the goal to become a
sustainable campus.

Green Building Council of Australia 5 100% of all new buildings 100% of all new
star (or better) for all new buildings and 70% for major buildings
major refurbishments refurbishments 100% for major
refurbishments

6.7 Research
It is a key goal in UNSW’s B2B Blueprint to Beyond, Strategic Intent to be nationally and
internationally recognised and reviewed research is a goal for UNSW. To become a leading
research University and take our place amongst the top 3 research universities in the world, we
need to undertake research that is useful to society as a whole.
UNSW is already making a unique contribution to the study of global warming and study of
sustainability practices more generally. We undertake outstanding research in this area with
unparalleled achievements in photovoltaic and water research, the built environment and areas
of the social sciences. UNSW’s School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering are
international leaders in the development of solar cell and renewable energy technologies. Our
Climate Change Research Centre, with its critical mass of researchers addressing almost every
aspect of climate change, directly influences policy on Australia's environmental management.
The UNSW Institute of Environmental Studies (IES) provides postgraduate programs in

Environmental Management and multi-disciplinary teaching in sustainability building networks
for consulting and research work in projects requiring technical and social or policy expertise.
UNSW will work to maintain our leadership in sustainability research and this research will set
the standard and a model for how large organisations conduct themselves in an
environmentally responsible and sustainable way.
Aim: To become a leading research University known for its contribution to achieving
environmental and societal goals
Objectives:
1. Undertake an analysis of research to establish the amount of collaborative projects
2. Encourage and support research related to sustainability, providing a platform for
sharing findings and recommendations
3. Support student research into social and/or environmental issues

Total number of on campus research At least 40% of total At least 50% of total
projects involving two or more on- research research
campus departments
Total tenured faculty ‘specialised’ in At least 20% of tenured At least 30% of tenured
sustainability focused research staff staff
Total research dollars spent on Continued increase Continued increase

sustainability based projects

6.8 Learning and Teaching
UNSW already has some of the best sustainability related educational programs in the world.
UNSW remains committed to the Universities Australia policy on Education for Sustainable
Development, aimed at promoting an appropriate institutional culture of sustainable
development and building capacity in the community by educating the next generation of
professionals and leaders to become fully aware of sustainability.
Sustainability has been referred to in higher education learning and teaching for many years
following initial drives to ‘green’ the curriculum. How to incorporate issues of sustainability
into the higher education experience of students continues to promote debate not least because
the meaning of sustainability varies across individuals, programs and institutions. Likewise
there are many ideas about how best to incorporate education for such a capability into the
curriculum.
UNSW has a growing emphasis on sustainability in learning and teaching as indicated by the
Learning and Teaching plan, the integration of ‘planet, people and participation’ into program
design, and the incorporation of sustainability into the framework of graduate capabilities.
Sustainability in the curriculum aligns with drivers such as the UN Decade of Education for
Sustainable Development 2005 – 2015 and the NSW Council of Environmental Education who
have resolved that:
Aim: Incorporate sustainability into the learning and teaching of the University.
Objectives
1. To stimulate academic debate and discourse about sustainability, its meaning, values
and approaches to learning and teaching
2. To engage the University community in reflecting on and incorporating sustainability in
learning and teaching
3. To foster the development of engaged and ethical local and global citizens who are
aware of the challenges of contemporary society and willing to participate in the
creation of a wiser and better world
4. To articulate the principles of sustainability for the community
5. To ensure incorporation into the curriculum via graduate capability statements
6. To make more explicit to students those aspects of sustainability already incorporated
in learning and teaching programs

Total number of programs that have At least 75% 100%
sustainability as a component
Total number of students having taken at At least 60% At least 80%
least one unit with substantial
sustainability content
Total tenured faculty ‘specialised’ in At least 30% At least 50%
sustainability focused teaching

6.9 Governance
To embed sustainability into the framework of any organisation it is essential to address

governance. It is insufficient to assume that technological changes along with educational and
awareness campaigns will lead to sustained change over the long term.
UNSW needs to review all its existing policies and procedures, as well as stated values,
visions, missions and key performance indicators to ensure that sustainability is encompassed
within these.
We also need to develop a clear process to monitor, evaluate and report on progress against
this Sustainability Strategy. Producing an Annual Sustainability Report will environmental help
us measure our progress towards our sustainability goals and communicate these to the wider
community.
The UNSW Sustainability Office, the Sustainability Working Group and relevant stakeholders
with the support of University Council, Executive Team and Action Groups will work with
relevant departments and offices with responsibility for student and staff services such to
embed sustainability into the structure and operations of the University.
Aim: To have sustainability embedded into the core of UNSW’s operations.
Objectives:
1. To ensure appropriate policies and procedures are in place
2. Work with senior executives, directors, heads of departments and managers to assist
them in understanding what it means to incorporate sustainability into daily practices
3. Incorporate sustainability into key performance indicators
4. Align the strategic direction of the University with the strategic direction of the
sustainability program
5. Ensure departments and faculties have sustainability representatives and include
sustainability on the agenda at meetings

Total number of policies in place 80% of possible policies 100% of possible policies
supporting sustainability
Total number of Faculties with 80% 100%
sustainability representatives and/or
committees

6.10 Biodiversity
UNSW’s Kensington campus contains a number of threatened ecological vegetation

communities. This gives both benefits and responsibilities. The benefits include the amenity
values and the ability of students to implement theoretical learning in the local area, as well as
the intangible environmental benefits that accrue. Responsibilities include the need to manage
these areas appropriately for future generations and to link with our neighbours in creating
biodiversity corridors through the region.
Continual development, new buildings, the creation of towns and cities and other human
activities all have an impact on plants and animals, endangering some, and creating conditions
where others thrive. How plants and animals react with their environment and the way this can
affect major adaptive change to generations of species in the future is increasingly becoming a
concern.
At UNSW, a concerted effort is being made to improve the native plant and animal
communities on campus. As a result, at least half the plantings in landscape projects include
indigneous plant species from locally propagated seed.
The Green Trail is a bush tucker and biodiversity walk on the Kensington campus which
highlights the beauty and ecological significance of the plants found in the Sydney basin. It
showcases many of the initiatives UNSW is practising in environmental sustainability. The
Green Trail passes 25 different native plants, which in many cases were used by Aboriginal
Australians for food, medicine and tools. These plants are mapped and signposted on the
Green Trail.
The Green Trail also includes “Buildings and Technologies” and “Programs and People”.
Buildings and Technologies highlights the technological innovations and sustainability policies
that UNSW applies in the design and construction of new buildings. Programs and People
showcases the environmental research, teaching and operational programs in place on
campus.
Aim: To ensure minimal management natural systems at UNSW campus by detailing,

protecting, enhancing and linking existing biodiversity nodes.
Objectives
1. To develop a learning and teaching environment that includes management of
biodiversity and geodiversity on campus
2. To ensure best practice management of existing biodiversity and improve the
biodiversity values on campus
3. To ensure that all University policies and procedures consider the importance of
biodiversity values on campus and that development and maintenance works on
campus enhance these values

7. SUSTAINABLE POLICY
UNSW was one of the first Australian universities to establish a high-level environmental
advisory body, the Environment Policy Advisory Committee (EPAC), and to prepare a corporate
Environment Policy, approved by University Council in February 1995.
An environment policy was revised and updated in 2000 and again in 2004 with the current
UNSW policy approved by University Council on 20 June 2005.
The University also has an Environmental Management Plan that expired in 2010. It is
proposed that this Sustainability Strategy be endorsed along with a new Sustainability Policy to
replace the existing Environmental Management Plan and Environment Policy.
A draft UNSW Sustainability Policy to replace the existing Environment Policy has been
distributed for comment and is at Annexure B.

8. SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNICATIONS PLAN
Effective Communication is essential to changing existing practices

Addressing sustainability provides UNSW with an opportunity to market its actions to current
and future staff, students, the community and businesses. Our sustainability communications
plan seeks to define the communication strategy and achieve the following goals:
Goals
1. Improve recognition of UNSW’s contribution to sustainability
2. Communicate a clear message of UNSW’s vision, goals and achievements
3. Improve awareness and understanding by staff and students about sustainability at
UNSW.
Objectives
Promote UNSW’s sustainability initiatives through:
• UNSW Publications including News@UNSW, Unkien, Tharunka, Blitz

• Communication and consultation with staff, students, University Council, the Alumni
Association, UNSW Foundation, donors, community groups, individual community
leaders, the education and sustainability community.
• A high quality Annual Sustainability Report
• A UNSW sustainability website that contains resources and is regularly updated
• Social media including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Flickr.
• Relevant higher education, local community publications and other print media.
• Annual Town Hall Meetings, forums and events
• Coordinated and sustained communication of UNSW Sustainability vision and strategy
• UNSW BrainFood public lecture on Sustainability topics
• Demonstrated commitment to the vision and strategy in written and verbal
communications with staff in Faculties, Schools and Department whenever appropriate.
• Sustainability Working Group meetings
• Communicate progress and gain input and advice from DVC and Executive Director –
University Services with monthly meetings
• Organise regular meetings with Media and Communications Unit
• Education/sustainability-specific media.
• Politicians, both State and Federal.
This Sustainability Strategy communicates a clear, integrated and coherent message of our
commitment to sustainability. UNSW will promote this Sustainability Strategy to provide a
strongly visible vision of UNSW sustainability actions and plans to both the University’s
internal community and to its external stakeholders.

9. REPORTING ON UNSW’S SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE
As part of our commitment to our sustainability and our stakeholders UNSW will regularly, and
where possible continuously, report and communicate its progress towards achieving
sustainability against each of the objectives and targets in this Sustainability Strategy.
Most ASX 200 companies and more than half of the Fortune 500 already release annual
Sustainability Reports, also called Corporate Social Responsibility Reports, Triple Bottom Line
and Global Citizenship Reports. Leading national and multinational corporations know that
addressing sustainability and reporting on progress against targets not only benefit the
environment and society, they support the bottom line and improve perception of the
organisation by customers and employees.
Reporting on our social and environmental performance presents a challenge, as some of the
information is not captured within the existing mandatory financial reporting framework.
Consequently, a Sustainability Report Action Group will help facilitate the collection of data
and information for sustainability reporting throughout the University.
Aim
The Sustainability Report Action Group will aim to:
1. Develop a reporting framework that aligns with recognised and accepted sustainable
reporting guidelines including the Global Reporting Initiative and UN Global Compact
2. Support the implementation of data reporting systems to standardise and regularise
sustainability reporting
3. Produce a Sustainability Report every 12 months which is consistent and comparable
over time.
4. Measure and report the University’s Carbon Footprint incorporating all relevant aspects
of UNSW’s operations and in accordance with internationally recognised reporting
standards
5. Analyse key progress to establish the annual benchmarking targets and priorities
6. Develop and standardise measurement systems and data collection and storage
techniques for all relevant areas
7. Effectively communicate findings to all stakeholders and regularly check the
effectiveness of the annual Sustainability Report with key stakeholders
8. As part of communicating progress towards sustainability, utilise a variety of
communicative methods such as a UNSW Sustainability website, staff and student
publications, etc.
9. Make reports and sustainability data available on the Internet in open source machine-
readable formats.
10. Recommend areas of priority attention to the Sustainability Working Group and
associated Action Groups
UNSW’s annual Sustainability Report will be approved by the Sustainability Working Group
and presented to the Vice Chancellor and University Council each year. This report will be
published and made available to internal and external stakeholders.

ANNEXURE A – DECLARATIONS AND CHARTERS
The following are the major declarations and organisations endorsed by UNSW, each calling for
universities to make a strong commitment to the implementation of sustainability.
Declarations and Charters Organisation or Event Main Goal
Talloires Declaration University Leaders for a The Talloires Declaration is a ten-point

Sustainable Future action plan for incorporating
sustainability and environmental literacy
in teaching, research, operations and
outreach at colleges and universities.
Universitas 21 The Universitas 21 Statement The Universitas 21 Statement on

on Sustainability Sustainability affirm recognition of the
commitments concerning the leadership
of universities in progressing global
sustainable development including that
signatories lead by example: Establish the
University Campus as a Living Laboratory
a for Sustainable Future.
Australian Universities Ecological National Union of Students This charter is similar in content to the
Development (UAED) Charter Talloires Declaration and provides a
National Union of Students. strong framework to guide sustainability
within Australian Universities.
Sapporo Sustainability Declaration G8 University Summit Declaration outlining the responsibility of

universities to contribute toward the
attainment of sustainability, and the
specific actions they must undertake to
fulfil that responsibility. It recognises 8
principles concerning the role of
universities in global efforts to attain
sustainability.
Agenda 21 (particularly Chapter UNESCO Global sustainable development agenda
36 [Education, Public Awareness to set into place a range of activities
and Training]) designed to implement sustainability. It
advocates a holistic approach to
environmental education.
United Nations Decade of Education UNESCO Focuses on the global implementation of

for Sustainable Development environmental education for everyone’s
2005-2015 benefit, while working to build the
community’s capacity to co-create a
sustainable future.
AVCC Policy on Education for Australian Vice-Chancellor’s Declares a commitment to Education for
Sustainable Development Committee (now Sustainable Development, and
Universities Australia) acknowledges the leading role played by
universities in furthering the goals of the
UN Decade of Education
for Sustainable Development.
The Greenhouse Challenge Australian Greenhouse Office Australian Greenhouse Office Reduction
of greenhouse gas emissions from
buildings, waste products and plant &
office equipment.
Kyoto Declaration on Sustainable IUA To urge universities worldwide to seek,
Development establish and disseminate a clearer
understanding of Sustainable
Development. It is recommended that
each university have its own action plan
which makes an institutional
commitment to the principle and practice
of sustainable development

Annexure B – Sustainability Policy
SUSTAINABILITY POLICY
UNSW Policy
Responsible Officer Director, UNSW Sustainability Office
Aaron Magner
Contact Officer
Director – UNSW Sustainability Office
Superseded Documents Environment Policy
Review Review shall commence date June 2011
File Number Trim file 2010
UNSW Sustainability Strategy
Associated Documents Environmental Compliance Register
Talloires Declaration, Universitas 21
Version Authorisation Approval Date Effective Date
Authorised by Executive Director –
0.1 20 June 2010 20 June 2010
University Services
1. Purpose
To outline UNSW’s commitment to sustainability.
2. Background
Sustainability is a guiding principle in UNSW’s Strategic Intent, B2B Blueprint to Beyond. UNSW is also
a signatory to a number of international declarations, including Talloires Declaration and the Universitas
21 Statement on Sustainability. As a leading research intensive university in the Asia-Pacific region, with
a focus on contemporary and social issues, a peer in good standing with the best globally, we aspire to
be a leader in sustainability.
UNSW is committed to incorporating the principles of sustainability into its actions and practices.
UNSW is understands its responsibility to the community and the environment, as well as its duty to
promote a healthy workplace and campus for staff and students.
The University takes the approach that sustainability is an ongoing effort to improve the quality of
people’s lives and surroundings. This approach is targeted towards ensuring prosperity, whilst
maintaining the life supporting systems that current and future generations depend on.
3. Scope
This policy applies to the activities of the University and people associated with it such as staff, students,
visitors and contractors.
4. Definition of Sustainability
Sustainability has come to mean a lot of things to a lot of people. UNSW accepts the most often quoted
definition of sustainability – living successfully in the present without compromising our ability to do so
in the future. UNSW also understands that sustainability is closely intertwined with issues such as
climate change, planning and development, resource use, diversity and biodiversity, internationalisation,
ethical practice, equality and health.
For the purpose of this strategy, UNSW’s approach to sustainability recognises the need to work toward
a balance between environmental protection, social justice, economic well-being and cultural diversity.
Our understanding of these equal dimensions of sustainability is as follows:
• Environmental protection: To the best of our abilities, negating the impact of our activities on the
environment to protect or enhance the local and global ecosystem. We will work to understand
the environmental aspects and impacts of our activities and where appropriate change the way
that we operate.
•

• Social justice: Understanding that our actions affect all members of society and behaving in a
way that demonstrates our belief that all people matter. Provide the opportunity for equal
employment, decent living and working conditions, support the community in poverty
eradication, promotion of full employment and decent work, gender equity and access to social
well-being and justice for all.
• Economic well-being: Maintaining and improving our economic viability to the benefit of staff,
students and the community but not at the expense of other principles. Economic well-being is a
crucial element of human well-being not least because most aspects of well-being in modern
society have to be purchased, including food, water, shelter, health care and comfort.
• Cultural diversity: UNSW values and protects our cultural diversity. This includes cultural
diversity reflected in gender, age, language, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation,
and religious beliefs. Cultural diversity also refers to the other ways in which people are
different, such as educational level, life experience, work experience, physical disability, socio-
economic background, personality and marital status. It involves recognising and appreciating
the value of individual differences.
UNSW is committed to embedding sustainability across the institution through by balance between the
each of these dimensions of sustainability.
4. Policy Statement
UNSW’s vision is for the University to be ecologically sound, socially just and economically viable in all
of its activities. This means:
• As an institution we function as a sustainable community, embodying responsible consumption

of energy, water, food, products and transport.
• We actively support sustainability in our local community and region.
• UNSW has a reputation for being the place to learn, to work and to connect with the local and
global community.
• UNSW students leave the University prepared to contribute as working citizens to an
environmentally healthy and equitable society.
Global social and community awareness: The University recognises connections to the local and global
community and acknowledges that its actions and decisions have the ability to affect others beyond the
immediate community. To this end sustainability will be incorporated into research as well as learning
and teaching, and our reach to the local and global community will be extended through active
partnerships and participation.
Participation: Staff, student and community participation in decision-making about the University’s
activities is valued and will be sought whenever possible in the development and implementation of the
University’s sustainability agenda. A range of mechanisms will be established for this purpose inclusive
of joint working parties and local sustainability committees.
Shared responsibility: All members of the University community are responsible for our sustainability
performance and as such will be made aware of their role through induction, professional development,
the provision of necessary educational and material resources and ongoing training and awareness.
Sustainability is the responsibility of all staff and students and will form an important part of key
performance indicators as a matter of process over time.
Demonstrating best practice: The University will integrate sustainability into all its aspects and
functions. It will be embedded into all operational policies and procedures; considered in all strategic
and operational planning; and enabled through sustainable practices. Research into sustainability best
practice in the higher education sector and other sectors of the economy will also be undertaken to
ensure the University maintains best practice where possible.
Leadership: Educational, research and resource management activities will be utilised to profile
sustainable practices amongst staff, students and the communities served by UNSW

Openness and transparency: Actions and processes will be transparent and progress will be reported
fully to staff, students and the wider community
Precautionary principle: Caution and prudence will guide decisions and the absence of full scientific
certainty shall not be used as a reason for postponing measures in the context of uncertain
environmental or social effects.
Innovation and creativity: Creative and innovative approaches will be employed to find solutions to and
eliminate unsustainable practices.
5. Legal & Policy Framework

Roles and responsibilities are set out in the Environmental Compliance Register and UNSW’s
Sustainability Strategy.
6. Review
UNSW’s sustainability vision, goals and objectives will be reviewed on an annual basis in consultation
with staff and students. This process will ensure that our statements are still valid in the context of an
ever changing environment. The University will monitor and report on progress against identified
indicators and targets on a regular basis. These reports will be made publicly available and will be
discussed regularly with staff and students.
Appendix A: History
Version Authorised by Approval Date Effective Date Sections modified
President and Not Applicable
1.0 May 2010 May 2010
Vice-Chancellor
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2. PURPOSE AND SCOPE .....................................................................................................3

3. IMPERATIVES FOR ACTION ON SUSTAINABILITY...........................................................5

4. SUSTAINABILITY VISION AND GOALS............................................................................6

5. SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE .....................................................................................9

6. OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS ...........................................................................................10

7. SUSTAINABLE POLICY ...................................................................................................21

8. SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNICATIONS PLAN................................................................22

9. REPORTING ON UNSW’S SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE........................................23

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2. PURPOSE AND SCOPE

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3.1 Leading by example

3.2 Compliance with legislative requirements

3.3 Economic Savings

3.4 Corporate Social Responsibility

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4.1 Vision for Sustainability

• As a research intensive university we function as a sustainable community, embodying

Summary of key Sustainability Goals

4.2.1 Make UNSW a model Sustainable Community

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4.2.2 Economic viability and sustainability

4.2.3 Enhance and protect the environment

4.2.4 Reduce waste and pollutant emissions

4.2.5 Use resources efficiently

4.2.6 Maximise the utilisation of existing and future infrastructure

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4.2.8 Increase understanding and awareness of sustainability throughout the University

4.2.9 Increase staff, student and community communications and participation

4.2.10 Foster a vibrant and inclusive campus community

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5.1 Sustainability Working Group

5.2 Action Groups

5.3 Legislative Compliance

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6.1 Energy and Emissions

Key Performance Indicators and Targets

Indicator 2015 target 2020 target

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Percentage of energy from renewable 15% 35%

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In addition to legislative requirements, UNSW accepts its responsibility to become an efficient

Other UNSW campus water saving initiatives include:

Key Performance Indicators and Targets

Indicator 2015 target 2020 target

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Key Performance Indicators and Targets

Indicator 2015 target 2020 target

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Key Performance Indicators and Target

Indicator 2015 target 2020 target

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Key Performance Indicators and Targets

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Key Performance Indicators and Targets

Indicator 2015 target 2020 target

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The UNSW Institute of Environmental Studies (IES) provides postgraduate programs in

Key Performance Indicators and Targets

Indicator 2015 target 2020 target

Total research dollars spent on Continued increase Continued increase

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