Mission

Vision Statement

To support sustainable management principles and practices, and demonstrate environmental responsibility in the teaching, research and operational management of the University.

Broad Objectives

• Continuing development and implementation of environmental management strategies incorporating all areas of the University, including teaching areas, offices, grounds, accommodation residences, and campus community and commercial areas.
• Endeavour to become a community leader in the practical application of environmental principles, primarily covering the areas of energy and water consumption, waste management and building design, but also including other aspects of environmental responsibility.
• Foster programs to produce expertise in, and knowledge of, environmental management and related fields, to ensure that all graduates are environmentally literate and responsible citizens.
• Foster programs to enhance the capability of University faculty to teach environmental literacy and responsibility to students.
• Establish appropriate mechanisms to investigate, encourage and recommend change, aimed at achieving an environmentally sustainable University campus.
• Develop the ethos "Maintenance and enhancement of the university environment is the responsibility of everyone utilising the facilities and resources of the University".
• Increase environmental awareness among the University community.
• Establish and encourage links with outside organisations involved in environmental management.

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