Sustainability at Sydney

How we’re contributing to a more sustainable future

The University is seeking to do its part in addressing the world's most complex and pressing issues by improving our sustainability performance across our activities - from our leading research and education to our everyday operations.

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Facts & figures

Awards and recognition

#1 in Australia and #7 in the world in QS Sustainability Rankings 2024
Winner of the 'Diversity, Equity and Inclusion' award 2023 Australasian Green Gown Awards
Bronze EcoVadis rating Bronze for EcoVadis in 2023, based on scores across four themes, including Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement
Silver STARS rating Inaugural submission to the Sustainability Tracking and Reporting System
Winner of the 'Creating Impact' award 2022 Australasian Green Gown Awards

Contact the Sustainability Team

university.sustainability@sydney.edu.au

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Latest news

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25 October 2023

'Uncharted territory': climate scientists sound alarm over Earth's vital signs

This year has likely seen the hottest temperatures for 100,000 years. A global team of scientists, including Dr Thomas Newsome from Faculty of Science, has laid out the numbers.

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05 September 2023

International Centre of Crop and Digital Agriculture opened at Narrabri

With support from the NSW Government, Australian Grain Technologies, Grains Research and Development Corporation and the NSW Wheat Research Foundation, the University is well set to tackle the challenges of 21st century agriculture.

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26 October 2022

University of Sydney campus photo taken by drone

University of Sydney named one of the world's most sustainable universities

The University placed equal fifth globally and equal first in Australia in the new QS Sustainability Rankings, which rank 700 institutions globally.

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09 September 2022

Sydney rated among world's most sustainable campuses

STARS has recognised the University for its Coordination and Planning achievements, alongside the innovative work produced by the Gelion Living Lab initiative.

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31 August 2022