Goal 13: Climate action
In collaboration with industry and community, we investigate key aspects of climate change and renewable technologies, as well as the policy and practice of adequate responses to these challenges.
The Sustainable Futures Innovation Hub in Werribee focuses on responsible consumption and production in key industry sectors, with the objectives of reducing waste and progressing the circular economy.
Meanwhile, our campuses and facilities place climate-change mitigation at the forefront of our building design and energy and water-use practices.
Climate change is affecting every country on every continent. It is disrupting national economies and affecting lives. Weather patterns are changing, sea levels are rising, and weather events are becoming more extreme.
– United Nations
Sustainability on campus
University renewable energy use:
- Renewable Energy 9,198,968 KWh out of Total Energy 18,556,886 KWh = 50%
- An additional non-renewable energy offset by surrendering 554 Large-Scale generation certificate (LGC) equivalent to 554,000 kWh.
Greenhouse gas emissions: 12,327 tonnes CO2e
Our power purchase agreement to procures 100% renewable electricity. This agreement has reduced carbon emissions by more than 70% when compared to 2019.
