SCU's Commitment to Sustainability

We will take a leadership role in achieving environmental, social and economic sustainability through our teaching, research and operations.

The SCU Sustainable Environment Working Group (SEWG) has been engaged with activities and initiatives relating to environmental sustainability since 2005 as a result of the University becoming a signatory to the Talloires Declaration. In 2007 the University became a member of Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS).

In 2008 Southern Cross University significantly increased its commitment to Sustainability. The Sustainable Environment Working Group initiated the creation of a dedicated sustainability position; and formed a partnership with the Department of Environment and Climate Change's Sustainability Advantage Program.

In late September 2008 an (Environmental) Sustainability Officer was appointed to provide high level input in the setting of University policy goals in the field of environmental sustainability. The Sustainability Officer manages our progress in the Sustainability Advantage Program and manages environmental sustainability initiatives through collaboration with staff and students in the campuses of the University and with external stakeholders.

Updated: 16 December 2011