Sustainability

We all have an opportunity to let sustainability guide our actions and join a shared mission to become the world's most sustainable university.

'Sustainability Institute of the Year' at the Green Gown Awards Australasia 2021, presented by Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability.

Locally and globally, communities are facing urgent and unprecedented challenges and opportunities to deliver a sustainable future for our planet.

Our commitment to environmental, economic and social sustainability arises from the voices of our island's communities. They call for the University of Tasmania to play a leadership role in the creation of innovative sustainable outcomes that then become relevant to the rest of the world.

Sustainability is embedded across all aspects of our activity — learning and teaching, research, community engagement and operations. Find out how you can allow sustainability to guide your actions and what role you can play in our shared mission.

Our commitment to sustainability

The University's leadership and commitment to sustainability is embedded in our values, vision and mission statements, together with our strategic plan.

Building on these guiding statements, our stewardship for sustainability framework provides the foundation for the University's holistic approach to sustainability.

The University’s Sustainability Report (PDF 6.5 MB) complements these commitments by providing a transparent account of our performance, progress and priorities across governance, planning and administration, academic, engagement and operational areas.

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Sharing our sustainability journey

#1 in Climate Action globally

We are the leading university globally
on SDG 13: Climate Action
in the 2026 Times Higher Education
Impact Ratings.


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Platinum STARS-rated university

We were the first STARS-accredited institution in Australasia, achieving a Silver rating in 2020, Gold in 2022, and Platinum in 2026. Over 1,000 universities worldwide use the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System.

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Green gowns and other awards

Our commitment to sustainability has been recognised by numerous awards including International Green Gown Awards for community engagement, student engagement, and leadership.

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Leading the way for a sustainable future

The University of Tasmania has been rated #1 on climate action across universities worldwide for five years in a row.

For half a decade, we've officially been the tertiary sector's world-leader in taking climate action, with the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ratings awarding us number one in climate action globally from 2022-2026.

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The Sustainable Development Goals

We are committed to aligning our policies and strategies with the SDGs to further our aim of being a global, sustainable and responsible leading institution.

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It’s in our nature

Explore a collection of stories that celebrate and highlight the unique work being undertaken by our institution, and the people within it, to deliver a more fair, equitable and sustainable society.

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Get in touch

Do you have a general query or feedback about sustainability at the University of Tasmania? We would love to hear from you. If you would like to know more about a specific initiative or opportunity, get in touch with the Sustainability Team.

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