Sustainability

Consumption Counter

QUT is implementing sustainability initiatives to minimise consumption and reduce carbon emissions within a growing university community. The counter compares actual consumption data from 2009 with the forecast 2010 consumption of electricity, gas and water across all QUT campuses for the year to date.

31,093,993

121,752.218

462,193.086

30,116,702

120,411.916

413,535.464

Stewardship

QUT pursues sustainability by reducing our environmental footprint, driving business viability and expanding social well-being.

Programs and initiatives

QUT successfully applies a selection of sustainable principles to reduce its environmental footprint. We use innovative technology, employ resource-conserving behaviours, and encourage people to explore new ways to perform our activities.

Research and learning

Universities have a central role to play in the area of sustainability by virtue of their scale, influence, and ability to contribute to problem solving through cutting edge research and thinking.

Everyday

Consuming less energy is easy. QUT provides facts and easy tips to save energy and make your place of study, work, and home more efficient.

Contact Sustainability via email with your questions, comments, or to learn more about sustainability at QUT.