Information
- Submitted by: Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI)
- Topic: Education
- Keywords: education
- Location: Ballarat, Australia
- Date of completion: 2013
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Deliverables & Resources
Action network
- This voluntary initiative came from Higher Education Sustainability Initiative
University of Ballarat
Partner(s)
University of Ballarat
Description/achievement of initiative
From a 2008 baseline we have set a target of 15% reduction of energy and greenhouse gas emissions by 2013, a 30% reduction in waste and increasing recycling rates, replace our vehicle fleet with 4 cylinder vehicles and promote walking, cycling and public transport.
Implementation methodologies
University has recently passed the 2012-13 Sustainability Strategy which sets out goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissins, energy, waste, water and begin embedding sustainability into all curriculum.
Deliverables
| Deliverable | Date |
| Annual Sustainability Strategy | 2013 |
Resources
| Type | Details |
| Staff / Technical expertise | Expertise of students and staff committed to sustainability |