Monash University is a global organisation, committed to excellence, quality and leadership in all of its activities. Monash strives to lead through an innovative approach to research, education and a commitment to social justice, human rights and a sustainable environment.
This policy applies to the activities of Monash University and to Monash controlled entities.
Monash University respects our relationship with the natural environment and its life-sustaining ecosystems and recognises the need to maintain and restore a rich biodiversity. The University acknowledges the adverse impacts that human activity can impose and takes actions to prevent degradation of our natural systems, while supporting the repair and recovery of those systems.
The University aims to lead innovation and practice toward a sustainable environment by:
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complying with all relevant environmental legislation and adhering to agreements and standards at local, national and international levels;
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setting and communicating meaningful environmental objectives and targets for all aspects of the University to continue to reduce natural resource use and minimise and prevent adverse environmental impacts;
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incorporating environmental sustainability principles, awareness and understanding into teaching, research, consultancy and community engagement; and
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integrating principles of ecologically sustainable development into all institutional activities.
Monash University recognises its responsibility to practice and promote behaviours that support activities which contribute to environmental sustainability within the local, national and international community.
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