Environmental Management System
Our Commitment
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.
Environment and Sustainability programs are facilitated by the Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Unit within Property & Campus Services. The EHS Unit aims to manage the Environmental Management System and establish a culture of leadership and responsibility across the university with Staff and Students in accordance with the University's Environmental Policy.
As a staff or student member of the University of Melbourne you have the opportunity to make a difference through telling others what you or your department is doing to reduce your impact through our blog.
History
- 2007 Annual Report [.pdf]
- 2006 Annual Report [.pdf]
- 2005 Annual Report [.pdf]
- Towards Environmental Sustainability 2005 [.pdf]
- 2004 Annual Report [.pdf]
- 2003 Annual Report [.pdf]
- 2002 Annual Report [.pdf]
- 2002 Waste Wise Annual Report [.pdf]
- 2001 Waste Wise Annual Report [.pdf]
- 2000 Waste Wise Annual Report [.pdf]
- 1999 Annual Report [.pdf]
- 1998 Annual Report [.pdf]
- 1997 Annual Report [.pdf]
- 1996 Preliminary Environmental Assessment Completed [Report available only in hard copy]