About
Our commitment
Our energy target
Energy and the technology it powers are fundamental to our quality of life.
But if we keep doing things the way we’ve always done, we’re going to cause irreversible damage to our environment. It’s not sustainable, and it’s not fair to future generations.
That’s why we’re taking ambitious climate action at Monash University; to actively create a future in which our planet can thrive.
Our goal?
Net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
Path to Net Zero
Monash was the first Australian university to commit to an energy reduction target, and we're proud to be a leader in taking action on climate change.
Since then, we have been actively reducing our carbon impact and laying the foundations for the Net Zero Initiative.
2005
We set an energy reduction target of 20 per cent.
2016
We generated enough renewable energy to power 130 Victorian homes for a year.
2020
We commenced building an on-site microgrid at our Clayton campus, allowing us to control when and how to use our energy. We reduced our energy intensity by 10 per cent, and 55 per cent of our energy requirements was supplied by renewable energy.
2030
All of the energy used on our campuses will be from renewable sources, ensuring net zero carbon emissions from our infrastructure and operations.
Strategy
Jointly developed with ClimateWorks Australia, our strategy encompasses five key pillars: Energy efficiency measures, Campus electrification, Addressing our residual emissions through offsetting, Deployment of on-site and off-site renewable energy, A sustainable microgrid.
The aim of these pillars will help us reach net zero emissions for Monash's built environment by 2030.
World-leading research
We want our next generations to power a sustainable world. That’s why we share the lessons we learn during our energy transformation to benefit other communities. Our study and research programs will drive innovation and benefit from real-life experience with our renewable infrastructure.