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Monash University was one of the first signatories to the University Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals in 2016. As a signatory, Monash is committed to support and promote the principles of the SDGs through its world leading research, innovation and education, and strives to ensure our campuses and major programs are environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive.

Monash University’s ESG Statement 2021-2025 also includes a commitment to introduce a more coordinated approach to the capture and reporting of SDG advances, and to fold implementation of these into the University’s business as usual planning and reporting processes. In line with these commitments, the University introduced a centrally managed, whole-of-University SDG Report for the first time in 2023.

Monash researchers co-authored a report, “Governing University Living Labs for Sustainable Development,” featuring key recommendations and drivers to help university ‘living labs’ stimulate innovation and drive sustainable practice. The study, funded by the Monash-ENGIE Alliance, identified common challenges faced by university living labs, including insufficient governing structures and siloed institutional cultures, and provided practical recommendations for overcoming these obstacles through flexible coordination, investment, facilitation, and communication.

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Further relevant SDGs:

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities