GGAA 2011 - Continuous Improvement: Institutional Change - La Trobe University - Winner

La Trobe University - Winner

Since establishing its Sustainability Task Force in 2009 La Trobe University has appointed a Pro Vice Chancellor (Sustainability) and developed sound governance and management processes. Significant progress has been made towards the goal of integrating sustainability across operations, curriculum and research in a whole of institution approach and embed sustainability into the culture of the University.

Since the production of Responsible Futures, La Trobe’s first sustainability report, stakeholders are more aware of Sustainability issues, engaging with social media, and more involved in striving to achieve the targets set. Significant environmental and social benefits were achieved in 2010 and the Sustainability targets and actions set in the report have been incorporated into University planning and performance management of the Vice Chancellor’s direct reports to drive behaviour change and performance improvements. The addition of a Research Fellow in Education for Sustainability Development is a direct result of the project.