The Environmental Sustainability team aims to reduce the University's carbon footprint by leading programs that reduce or remove the emissions associated with its activities. Our long-term ambition is to be below zero emissions from our operations and value-chain (scopes 1, 2 and 3) by 2040 with an interim goal of carbon neutrality for direct on-campus and energy-related emissions (scopes 1 and 2) for part of 2025 (pilot) and from 2026 onwards.
Functions on campus can be a significant source of carbon emissions through travel, catering and waste generation.
Event organisers are encouraged to use this Carbon Smart Events Guide for practical advice on how to reduce carbon emissions from events. For ANU staff and students, there is an additional toolkit available on the ANU Communicators Network SharePoint site.
The guide was developed by ANU Communications and Engagement in consultation with the Below Zero team. If you have any questions or feedback, please contact events@anu.edu.au.