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RMIT University Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Summary

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What do our labels mean?

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RMIT University presents sustainability as an organisational priority, embedded across teaching and learning, research, governance and operations. Its Sustainability Committee oversees sustainability performance and the University’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. RMIT says its approach includes dedicated plans covering climate change adaptation, carbon management, circular economy, sustainable transport, sustainable procurement and sustainable retail. The University also publishes a Sustainability Annual Report in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative and states that it is a signatory to the UN Global Compact. Its sustainability content emphasises accountability, governance, partnerships and the integration of sustainability into core university activity.
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About RMIT University

  • Status
  • Unverified
  • Employees
  • 500+
  • Industry
  • Education Management
  • Country
  • Australia
  • Founded
  • 1887

RMIT University Sustainability Actions

Published 2024 report

RMIT is proud to release the University's Sustainability Annual Report, which covers the calendar year from 1 January to 31 December 2024. The Sustainability Annual Report highlights a year of dedication and innovation in sustainability from our students and staff.

Aligned reporting frameworks

This report aligns with the Core requirements of the Global Reporting Initiative sustainability reporting framework and demonstrates our commitment to the United Nations Global Compact.

Created Sustainability Committee

RMIT's Sustainability Committee is the highest governing body with the responsibility to promote and coordinate sustainability initiatives across all areas of the University. Its goal is to ensure sustainability principles and practices are embedded within the University’s core teaching and learning, research, governance and operational activities.

Issued CSR Framework

The RMIT Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Framework provides a screening methodology to identify individuals, businesses or organisations that have the potential to create an ethical or reputation risk to the University. Ensuring that the University can implement appropriate risk mitigations and ensure that CSR obligations are met as a signatory to the UN Global Compact.

Set responsible investment principles

The RMIT Responsible Investment Principles guide our investment managers, to ensure that our portfolio minimises activities that have a material impact on climate change, including involvement in fossil fuels, while screening for issues relating to public health and wellbeing.

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RMIT University Sustainability Commitments

2018

Improve SDG accountability

The RMIT-wide SDGs Project, initiated in June 2018, aims to improve University accountability in relation to its contributions to the SDGs.

2026

Future course start dates

Next start date 14 Sep 2026 and 2 Nov 2026.


What do our labels mean?

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UNGC Participant

About RMIT University

  • Status
  • Unverified
  • Employees
  • 500+
  • Industry
  • Education Management
  • Country
  • Australia
  • Founded
  • 1887

Sustainable Development Goals

RMIT University is committed to advancing these Global Goals to promote prosperity for people & planet.

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