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Sustainability at Sydney

How we’re contributing to a more sustainable future

The University is addressing some of the world's most complex issues by putting sustainability at the heart of our campus operations, environments and engagement activities.

Sustainability strategy

Our sustainability strategy guides our commitment to a revitalised institutional focus on sustainability, outlining our ambitious targets for contributing to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals.

Focus areas

We are implementing our world-leading research and education in our campus operations, to nurture more sustainable and resilient campuses and inspire a culture of shared responsibility.

Research and education

By placing sustainability at the heart of our research and education activities and integrating sustainable practices into campus life, we aim to be a place that drives social and environmental change.

News and events

Catch up on the latest news and innovations from our students and researchers or explore events related to the environment and sustainability.

Get involved

Contribute to achieving a sustainable campus

Facts & figures

Awards and recognition

#1 in Australia Equal 1st in Australia in QS Sustainability Rankings 2023
#5 globally Equal 5th globally in QS Sustainability Rankings 2023
AFR Winner Sustainability category - 2020 AFR Higher Education Awards
Ecovadis Silver Awarded to top 25% of over 75,000 companies assessed globally

Contact us

Email

university.sustainability@sydney.edu.au

Latest news

20 February 2023

Older men seen as opinion leaders, but women drive real change

A new study, which analysed the social networks of agricultural communities on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, identified women as the most influential opinion leaders when it came to encouraging others to trial a new farming tool.

13 December 2022

heat haze and traffic

Pioneering heat stress scale to be trialed in Western Sydney

Sydney researchers are developing a heat stress scale similar to a UV index, with an accompanying app to help the public handle the heat and avoid the risk of health problems from heatwaves.

24 November 2022

Green native grass waves in a breeze

Sydney takes green award for 'living classroom' native garden

The University of Sydney has won the 'Creating Impact' award in the Green Gown Awards Australasia for Nguragaingun, Ngara, Pemulian - our Curriculum Garden and Biodiversity Management Plan.