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 Annual Report 2022

The 2022 Annual Report of the University of Sydney's Sustainability Strategy is the second under our current strategy. It reflects our ongoing commitment to transparency and progress in working towards our sustainability targets and highlights our collective dedication to valuing people and the planet in every endeavour we undertake.

Read the Sustainability Annual Report 2022 (pdf, 16.6MB).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Awards and recognition

#1 in Australia for sustainability in QS World University Rankings 2024
AFR Winner Sustainability category - 2020 AFR Higher Education Awards
Ecovadis Silver Awarded to top 25% of over 75,000 companies assessed globally
Silver STARS rating Inaugural submission to the Sustainability Tracking and Reporting System

Sustainability Annual Report 2020-2021

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Latest news

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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