Environmental Sustainability Action Plan
Western Sydney University's Environmental Sustainability Action Plan reflects alignment with strategies, commitments, and environmental management principles and consistency with Western’s risk management and legal compliance frameworks.
Policy and Commitment
Our sustainability commitments, alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and strategic framework guide environmental action, compliance, and long-term outcomes.
Climate
We are working towards Climate Positive by 2029 by maintaining carbon neutral certification, delivering emissions reduction initiatives, and integrating climate resilience planning aligned with recognised standards.
Social and Corporate Responsibility
Our approach focuses on ethical supply chains, sustainable procurement, and reducing environmental and social impacts across operations.
Nature
We aim to be Nature Positive by 2029, with a focus on reversing biodiversity loss and embedding ecosystem resilience across campuses, partnerships, and operations.
Commitments and targets
- Carbon Neutral 2023 and Climate Positive 2029
- Climate and Nature Positive 2029
Climate Positive
- Carbon Neutrality
- Carbon Transition Planning
- Climate risk assessment and adaptation planning
- Nature-based strategies
Nature Positive
- Biodiversity
- Water cycle
- Regenerative Agriculture
- Urban Landscapes
- Indigenous Knowledge
Corporate and Social Responsibility
- Living Labs
- Ethical Practices
- Circular Economy
- Supply and Value Chain
- Reporting