Environmental Performance
Sustainable Growth
Western is committed to sustainable growth by reducing its environmental footprint across all of the campuses (Western Sydney University Strategic Plan (opens in a new window)) and implementing initiatives for renewable energies and sustainable practices in our supply chain.
We measure and report the university's consumption and resulting emissions to a range of bodies including the Clean Energy Regulator, Climate Active, Tertiary Education and Facilities Management Association and Times Higher Education.
![]() | ENERGY |
![]() | GHG (Greenhouse Gas Emissions) We measure GHG emissions in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2-e) under Scopes 1 and 2. |
![]() | THE Times Higher Education Impact Ranking data are annually submitted in the metrics and formats requested by Times Higher Education. |
![]() | Waste generated by university operations is reported in tonnes (t) in a variety of waste streams and categories. Waste destinations are split as diverted (recycled) or sent to landfill. |
![]() | WATER |
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