Our Commitment to Transparency and Progress

Our University is committed to building a more sustainable future through measurable action and shared responsibility. Our annual Environmental Sustainability Statement highlights key data, progress, and initiatives across our campus. Furthermore, it tracks how we are reducing our environmental impact and working towards our 2030 sustainability targets.

Our progress is driven by the collective efforts of our students, staff, and partners, alongside ongoing improvements in how we measure, monitor, and understand our impact. As we continue to strengthen our data capabilities, the following information reflects our best understanding at the time of publication.

Tracking Our Progress

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

• 2024: 8,394 tonnes CO₂e
• 2025: 8,327 tonnes CO₂e (-0.8%)

Target: Reduce emissions by 25% by 2030
The modest reduction is driven by lower-impact refrigerants and improved energy efficiency across campus.

Electricity Use on Campus

• 2024: 11.01 million kWh
• 2025: 10.98 million kWh (-0.2%)

Efficiency improvements reduced usage early in the year, while increased accommodation demand later contributed to higher consumption.

Growing Renewable Energy

• 2024 solar generation: 56.7 thousand kWh
• 2025 solar generation: 53.2 thousand kWh (-6.1%)

Currently contributing ~0.5% of total Electricity use, with strong potential for future expansion.

Reducing Waste to Landfill

• Baseline (2024/25): 1,139 tonnes
• Sept - Dec 2025: 335 tonnes (-26.3% reduction)

Target: Reduce landfill waste by 40% by 2030

Improving Water Efficiency

• 2024: 443,000 cubic metres
• 2025: 365,000 cubic metres (-17.6%)

Driven by water infrastructure upgrades and leak detection improvements.