Sustainability

Sustainability in action

We help develop responsible leaders, professionals and citizens by:

• Recognising that sustainability encompasses economic, social and environmental dimensions.
• Integrating sustainability across all operations, curriculum and research.
• Embedding sustainability within the culture and practices of the University through the broadest engagement with staff, students, employers and partners in the community and government.
• Becoming known as the leading sustainable university in Australia and a leader internationally.

Sustainability strategy

La Trobe is embarking on the development of a 30 year Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan that will guide future sustainability initiatives, support sustainable development and lead positive change.

From March to August 2024, we consulted with the wider community to get their feedback on the future of sustainability at La Trobe. You can see a summary of the feedback we received on the Sustainability Strategy website.

We are currently incorporating this feedback into the strategy and look forward to sharing the finalised plan with the community in the first quarter of 2025.

Learn more and help with the journey by visiting Sustainability Strategy 2055.

You can also read our current plan by visiting 2015-2017 Sustainability Plan. [PDF 313.8 KB]

What you can do

• If you are a student or staff member of La Trobe University, then test your knowledge by taking a Sustainability Quiz.
• If you are a student or staff member of La Trobe University organising an event on campus, check out the Sustainable Events Guide to reduce your event's environmental impact
• Experience La Trobe University's Sustainability Walk and learn about some great sustainability initiatives on Campus.
• Reduce waste to landfill taking part in our recycling and circular economy initiatives.
• Opt for sustainable transport to get to Uni instead of driving.
• Volunteer with us