Our ongoing commitment to the environment and sustainability is making a difference
'To be a sustainable university' is one of the five key goals identified in the Griffith 2020 strategy that sets direction for the University.
Griffith University is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact and has signed up to Sustainable Development Solutions Network Australia/Pacific—the Universities Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Sustainable Development Goals
Discover how our teaching programs and research activities align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Griffith University—committed to a sustainable society
We are committed to contributing to a robust, equitable and environmentally sustainable society. Our Sustainability Plan 2017–2020 provides a roadmap to progress our commitment and our Carbon Management Plan aims to reduce our carbon footprint over the long term.
Our community engagement delivers outcomes that make a difference
Discover more about our community engagement at Griffith
News
Award-winning research uses power of sound to preserve waterways
20 Aug 2019
A Griffith researcher who harnessed the power of sound to help preserve the planet’s...
Griffith nominated for sustainability awards
20 Aug 2019
A student-led recyclable art project and an socially responsible MBA program have been selected as...
Internship lands Bachelor of Business student a job before graduation
05 Jul 2019
Keely Houghton’s internship with YCL Jewels has given her a portfolio of experiences and skills to...
Students’ green stormwater research gets nod from Microsoft
23 Apr 2019
Duo will create and deploy model to predict below-ground carbon content based on above ground image...
What it takes to make a healthy, happy city in a tropical climate
13 Feb 2019
Workshop offers insights into the key ingredients to create a livable city in warm environments.
Wave energy – researchers examine influence of wave climate variability...
06 Feb 2019
Wave energy advocates argue that consistency is an advantage in the mix of renewable energy...
Contact us
Griffith Sustainability Room -1.10F, Building N16, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Road, Nathan QLD, 4111