GGAA 2011 - ACTS Award of Excellence - Charles Sturt University - Winner

Charles Sturt University - Winner

Charles Sturt University (CSU) is committed to sustainability and is actively working to both reduce the impact of its operations and to act as a leader to engage staff, students and the wider community to reduce their own environmental footprints. CSU has established formal targets as part of its strategic plans covering GHG emissions, energy and water use, waste production, biodiversity, and engagement of students, staff and its neighbouring communities in relation to improving the sustainability of our actions.

In 2010 CSU achieved the following against its targets:

• 47% reduction in water use (compared to 2006 baseline data)
• 34% improvement in fuel efficiency of University vehicle fleet since 2006
• Investment of $740,000 in energy and water saving initiatives
• Establishment of a $3 million internal loan to provide funding for energy and water saving initiatives
• Continuation of the highly successful CSU Sustainability Grant Process offering $100,000 for staff and student‐initiated sustainability projects
• Establishment of a calendar of events involving engaging ways that staff and students get involved in sustainability
• Commitment of 3 major capital projects to a Green Star ‐ Education Design v1 rating, targeting a 5 star Green Star rating