Case study: How the University of Melbourne engages students in sustainability initiatives

The University of Melbourne is among the top universities worldwide and a member of the Group of Eight top universities in Australia. The vision of the University is to be one of the best universities worldwide contributing to society in ways that improve and change lives. Therefore, engaging students with sustainability issues is a key priority for the University.


Abstract


With more than 48,000 students and over 8,000 employees, the University of Melbourne strives to engage the university community in social and environmental issues.  The University is dedicated to influencing public thought and practices to achieve a sustainable future. In order to encourage and enable students to engage with sustainability issues the University of Melbourne took action to:

• Enable student engagement on campus

• Arm graduate students with the knowledge and skills so they can contribute to sustainability through their future professions


Using the GRI Standards in order to maintain and increase the value of your company


With each publication in this series the FBRH team will highlight one key impact identified by a company reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards and show how it has taken a structured, systematic approach to improving performance. With such positive action companies build trust, by dealing responsibly and conscientiously with their impact on the environment and on their stakeholders (e.g. clients, suppliers, shareholders, local communities, NGOs or local government). Stakeholders that can hold it back or stop it from reaching its objectives


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