Business Plans for Sustainability
Sustainability at the University of Melbourne is evolving beyond an operational focus to a philosophy underpinning all that we do. While maintaining our University-wide efforts, it is critical for us to develop opportunities for staff and students to become empowered and active participants in reducing environmental impact.
Sustainability is an integral part of the planning process across the University. In 2011 the majority of Budget Divisions completed the Sustainability section for the first time in their Business Plans. Please find below resources to assist with planning sustainability objectives and targets for 2012.
If you require any assistance with this section please contact us at sustainable-campus@unimelb.edu.au
- Business Plans for Sustainability
- Environmental Policy 2011-2015
- Environmental Sustainability Strategic Plan 2011 - 2015
What to do
The Sustainability section of the Business Plan needs to cover both compliance-based and voluntary local activities. Use the information on the following links to:
- Identify and document any legal requirements for environmental monitoring and reporting in your division
Environmental Aspects & Impacts Register - Develop a set of voluntary local sustainability Objectives & Targets
Sustainability Objectives & Targets - Identify and document the actions that can be taken to achieve your objectives and targets
Action Plans - Refer to other available resources through the
Sustainability Checklists and other Resources
The University of Melbourne has committed to the following sustainability targets for the next five years:
University of Melbourne Sustainability Targets 2011 - 2015
Baseline Year |
Baseline Value |
2015 target |
|
Energy Usage - GJ/m2 GFA |
2006 |
0.9 GJ/m2 |
0.6 GJ/m2 (33% reduction) |
Nett Energy-related Carbon Emissions - kg/m2 GFA |
2006 |
212 kg CO2-e/m2 |
106 kg CO2-e/m2 (50% reduction) |
Water Usage |
2006 |
513 megalitres |
410Ml p.a. (20% reduction) |
Waste - % of Total Waste by volume diverted to recycling |
2009 |
16% |
50% |
Travel, motor vehicle fleet - nett fuel emissions after offset |
2007 |
Zero nett emissions after Greenfleet offset |
Zero nett emissions after Greenfleet offset |