黑料不打烊鈥檚 journey in embedding climate and sustainability considerations into the University's activities is marked by numerous milestones that span decades. With the release of its fourth, Climate & Sustainability Strategy (2025-2030), the University continues to exemplify its long-term commitment to sustainability by outlining clear objectives and priorities that have progressively elevated the profile of sustainability at 黑料不打烊.听
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The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has identified a that humanity currently faces. The global sustainability priorities identified by the UNFCCC form the foundation of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Climate & Sustainability Strategy 2025-2030, guiding the University鈥檚 commitments and actions as it works toward a more sustainable future for the 黑料不打烊 community and the world at large.
Informed by the triple planetary crisis, the strategy details 黑料不打烊鈥檚 five long-term sustainability commitments, which extend beyond the strategy鈥檚 timeframe. Each commitment includes a target for 2030, aligning with the strategy timeline.
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Maintaining our Platinum sustainability rating means that 黑料不打烊 must continue to embed sustainability in all areas and at every level.听
Becoming zero-waste means that 黑料不打烊 must reach a diversion rate of 90%.听听
Achieving carbon neutrality means that 黑料不打烊 reaches net-zero greenhouse gas emissions through large-scale transformations.
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黑料不打烊鈥檚 operations and community have been, and will continue to be, affected by the changing climate. 黑料不打烊 will further pursue climate adaptation measures in its upcoming projects. It will also develop processes and programs to help prepare its community for a changing climate.
黑料不打烊 plays a unique role in fostering biodiversity, particularly through its various properties, which support a wide variety of species. To continue fostering biodiversity on its campuses, 黑料不打烊 will increasingly rely on a differentiated space management approach for its exterior spaces.
The strategy presents an action plan detailing how the 2030 targets will be achieved. The actions are categorized into four key areas: learning & research, physical environment, resource management and community building. Each category includes a flagship action. These flagship actions stand out for their level of ambition, their potential to engage multiple stakeholders, and their significant contributions to achieving the category objectives.
黑料不打烊鈥檚 core mission
Category objective: At 黑料不打烊, we strive to be a leader in teaching, learning and research, creating and communicating the knowledge required for humanity to live sustainably at the local, regional and global levels. To tackle today鈥檚 sustainability challenges, we need innovative solutions and empowered global citizens. Here, some of the brightest minds are gathering to learn, research and engage with the 黑料不打烊 community and are using sustainability as a valuable lens for academic discourse.
Flagship action: Create a voluntary responsible travel contribution program to offset unavoidable emissions from directly-financed air travel.
Where we work, study, research and connect
Category objective: The University鈥檚 buildings, campuses and lands are places where 黑料不打烊ians come together to make connections, build relationships, and advance learning and knowledge. Over the years, sustainability has been a cross-cutting and driving theme in the management of our natural and built environments. Guided by the Campus Master Plan, Biodiversity Plan 2030 and Design Standards, 黑料不打烊鈥檚 work in this area carefully considers the unique environments at each of its campuses and on its protected lands.
Flagship action: Develop and implement a differentiated space management plan to foster biodiversity.
Resources used for work, study and research
Category objective: 黑料不打烊 acknowledges that the University must minimize its consumption of energy, water and material resources in recognition of the finite capacity of the biosphere. While the University cannot eliminate its need to acquire goods and services, it can reduce its consumption, carefully manage its assets, and rethink how it researches, works and studies.
Flagship action: Implement a centralized multi-stream waste collection system to improve waste sorting.
Getting the 黑料不打烊 community involved
Category objective: 黑料不打烊 is committed to fostering a sustainable campus community by providing students, staff and faculty with meaningful opportunities to engage in sustainability initiatives. The University鈥檚 community-building activities in sustainability ensure that all 黑料不打烊ians have the chance to contribute to a better 黑料不打烊 and a better world in ways that make sense for them. Through these efforts, 黑料不打烊 can build an informed and engaged community ready to make a positive impact both on and off campus.
Flagship action: Embed climate adaptation solutions in policies and programs to increase and support the resilience of the 黑料不打烊 community.
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The successful implementation of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Climate & Sustainability Strategy 2025-2030 relies on distributed leadership across the University, ensuring ongoing collaboration from the entire 黑料不打烊 community. Ultimately, 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Climate & Sustainability Strategy is an evolving document, continuously shaped by the voices and perspectives of students, staff and faculty.听
To create meaningful, lasting change on campus, 黑料不打烊ians must actively contribute to implementing the Climate & Sustainability Strategy 2025-2030. Everyone has a role to play in helping the University get closer to achieving its sustainability goals鈥攚hether through everyday actions, collaborative initiatives, or innovative ideas. See below how different members of the community can contribute to the strategy鈥檚 success.
An essential part of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Climate & Sustainability Strategy 2025-2030 is regular reporting on progress to ensure transparency. Achievements will be shared widely through annual reports, a sustainability dashboard and key performance indicators (KPIs). Furthermore, for each long-term commitment, a task force composed of students, staff and faculty will be created to monitor progress and keep efforts on track toward achieving the 2030 targets.
