Environmental Sustainability

Building a more sustainable future, together.

Infographic: UNSW Campuses, Staff and Students

From the way we plan, construct and operate our buildings, to how we reduce and manage waste and travel to and around our campuses – we’re always looking at ways to reduce our impact on the environment.

Recent highlights

UNSW Sydney marked World Environment Day with the release of the Environmental Sustainability Report 2022.

This is the first progress report of the Environmental Sustainability Plan (ESP) 2022-24, which deepens UNSW’s commitment to environmental sustainability and builds on our achievements to date. UNSW’s progress includes installing a new solar photovoltaic (PV) system, new recycling systems and responsible investment strategies.