- Reducing scope 3 emissions (indirect emissions from the University's value chain)
- Addressing the sustainability impacts of research practices
- Managing climate-related risks to campus operations and communities
- Reducing waste to landfill
- Improving the circularity of materials passing through the University
University of Melbourne
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 37.5K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reached zero net emissions from electricity in 2021
- Achieved 100% offsetting of emissions from business flights and transport fleet
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce total water consumption by 10% relative to a 2019 baseline by 2025
- Reduce waste to landfill to 10kg per person by 2025
- Achieve Climate Active carbon neutral certification by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve climate positive status by 2030
- Increase biodiversity relative to defined baseline years by 2030
- Include the University’s investment portfolio in our commitment to be climate positive by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Zero waste to landfill by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityWater ManagementWaste ManagementResponsible InvestmentIndigenous KnowledgesEducation for SustainabilityCommunity EngagementCircular Economy