Sustainability
at Flinders

At Flinders University we’re changing lives and the world. This mission is at the heart of our commitment to supporting and shaping a more sustainable society, focused on meeting our collective needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.

As a university, we’re in a unique position to respond to the significant risks our planet and our society are facing. Through our education, research and operations, we’re working hard to lead by example as we identify and implement solutions.

Read our Sustainability Plan to 2025

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General enquiries sustainability@flinders.edu.au

Student Association Environment Officer environment.officer@flinders.edu

Flinders University Sustainability and Environment Club (FUSEC)

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Sustainability at Flinders University

Sustainability Research at Flinders University

Our Energy, Emissions and Transport

Sustainability on campus

Flinders is perfectly placed as a living laboratory for sustainability. We have both an opportunity and a responsibility to incorporate sustainable practices into all that we do to play our part in finding positive social, environmental and economic outcomes.

On our campuses, we’re embracing new technologies and emerging initiatives to drive sustainable behaviours. Across our university community, we’re working together to help shape, drive and evolve our sustainability journey.

Read more about how we’re doing this across our key focus areas.

Focus areas

Energy & emissions

Fast facts

100% renewable electricity on campus

Reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by ~25% in 2021

More than 7600 solar panels charging a 2.2MW system at Bedford Park

Four innovative, stand-alone solar canopies used for shelter and device recharging

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Building & landscapes

Fast facts

Using best-practice sustainable design principles in new builds and facilities upgrades

Aiming for WELL and LEED ratings in the new Health and Medical Research Building

Supporting conservation of surrounding habitats and ecosystems

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Social & community

Fast facts

Finding innovative solutions to real-world problems for social good

Working with industry to implement research outcomes that support sustainability

Active and passionate student community, leading initiatives and advocating for change

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Transport

Fast facts

Growing fleet of electric vehicles (EVs)

EV chargers on site at main campus

Well-connected public transport links, including train line direct from CBD

Secure bike storage with chargers for electric bikes and stations for repairs

Trialling vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology on campus to support our energy supply

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Resource recovery

Fast facts

Promoting a circular economy on campus

Around 90 tonnes of organic waste diverted from landfill annually and composted locally

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Researching sustainability

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Water

Fast facts

Plans to connect to local recycled water supply

Stations to refill water bottles

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Food

Fast facts

Longest-running university community garden in Australia

Focus on providing healthy and affordable eating options on campus

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Education & sustainability

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Governance and framework

Our Sustainability Plan to 2025 contains targets, commitments and actions in the key areas of research, education and operations. It's driven by the understanding that partnering and collaborating with business, industry, government and communities is key to achieving our goals.