Sustainability Governance Committee

The University’s Sustainability Governance Committee will lead the integration of sustainability into all aspects of University activities and operations and focus on reducing the resource footprint and impact on the environment.  The Sustainability Governance Committee is a sub-committee of the Vice Chancellor’s Committee.

Membership

• Chris Soteriou (Financial Services)
• Colin Kestell (Mechanical Engineering)
• Charlie Hargroves (ECIC, ECMS)
• Dale Washington (Campus Services)
• Gary Martin (DVCA)
• Associate Professor Hubertus Jersmann (HSci)
• Dr Paul Leadbeter (Professions)
• Joe Bennink (DVCR)
• Dr John Tibby (HUMMS)
• Jonathan Pheasant (Office of Services & Resources)
• Cory Bradshaw (Science)
• Simon Divecha (Environment Institute)
• Sam Young (AUU Environmental Officer)
• Rebecca Taylor (AUU Board Member and Fair Trade Collective)

Terms of Reference

• Govern the development, investment and implementation of University-wide sustainability plan that is consistent and aligned with the broader vision and strategic goals of the University;
• Review the environmental performance of campuses, facilities, institutes, academic/administrative units and controlled entities to ensure that all areas consistently achieve a high standard.
• Promote and facilitate environmental sustainability awareness and behaviour will all staff, students and visitors of the University; and
• Provide key input into the University’s planning and budgeting process with respect to sustainability-related outcomes.