We are committed to a robust, equitable and environmentally sustainable society

Since our inception, Griffith University has been a leader in sustainability through our ongoing commitment to the environment and to social justice. Sustainability is one of our core values and a key initiative of the Creating a future for all - Strategic Plan 2020-2025.

Griffith University is signatory to the United Nations (UN) Global Compact and in 2017, signed up to the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) — Universities’ Commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2023, Griffith joined the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) - collaborating with over 500 member universities in 50 countries across the Commonwealth, to build a better world through higher education.

Griffith committed to continuous improvement in sustainability by:

  • embedding the SDGs in teaching, research, and operations by 2025
  • being ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for the implementation of the SDGs by 2025
  • reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2029.

SDG Impact Report 2022

Learn how Griffith is embedding the Sustainable Development Goals in our learning and teaching, research and operations.

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Sustainability includes economic, social and environmental issues. In 2015, the United Nations defined 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—17 areas where action is urgently needed to improve life for everyone, everywhere.

End poverty in all its forms everywhere

End hunger, achieve food security and improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Ensure availability and sustainable management of clean water and sanitation for all

Ensure access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy for all

Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth through fair and productive employment and decent work opportunities for all

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation

Reduce inequalities based on age, gender, ability, ethnicity, income and faith

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and biodiversity loss

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

Strengthen international cooperation and revitalise global partnerships for sustainable development

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The implementation of the University's goals relating to the environment is overseen by the Environmental Sustainability Committee, which represents all elements of the University.

Environmental Sustainability Committee co-chairs:

  • Associate Professor Jennifer Boddy, Dean, Sustainable Development Goals Performance
  • Mr Peter Bryant, Griffith University Chief Operating Officer

Get involved

Welcome to Griffith Green impact

Join Griffith Green Impact, a fun and engaging online program. Form a team or join an existing team, work together to undertake sustainability actions, big and small, and have fun along the way!

Contact Griffith Sustainability

Griffith Sustainability Room 0.08, Building N23, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Road, Nathan QLD, 4111