Creating a sustainable future
Our sustainability focus areas
Action for sustainability needs a broad approach and strong leadership. As one of Australia’s largest vocational education training providers, at TAFE NSW we can set an example and lead the way.
We have four priorities in our sustainability strategy:
- tackling climate change
- embracing a circular economy
- creating healthy environments, and
- educating and engaging our staff, learners and the community.
Read our Sustainability Statement below to learn more.
Our sustainability goals
We aim to create a sustainable and circular economy across TAFE NSW. To achieve our aim, we plan to:
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reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050
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cut greenhouse emissions in half by 2030
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increase our recycling rate to 75% by 2030.
Most of our emissions come from using electricity, so we're switching to renewables. This enables us to be more efficient with resources. To achieve our business recycling goal, we will continue to increase waste management activity across all TAFE NSW campuses.
We're already making changes like:
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using more solar power
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improving ventilation systems
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installing energy-efficient lighting
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assessing climate risks, and
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improving how we plan and respond to climate events.
TAFE NSW is committed to making our campuses sustainable and great places to work and study.
Read more about our Sustainable Strategy 2030.
Our sustainability framework
Our Sustainability Strategy 2030 includes:
- policy
- roadmap
- strategies.
All our plans align to United Nations Sustainable Development goals. We are thinking globally to act locally.
To find out more, read our Sustainability Strategy 2030 below.
Environment and sustainability courses
At TAFE NSW we’re committed to responding to industry trends and skills gaps. To this end, students can undertake studies in renewable energy and sustainability. These courses are key to preparing the NSW workforce for future needs.
Read more about our environment and sustainability courses.
How TAFE NSW helped Leah
TAFE NSW helped make Leah Foster’s businesses more eco-friendly. An entrepreneur from the Snowy Mountains, Leah studied a Diploma of Sustainable Practice during the COVID-19 crisis.
Leah found it helpful for her two businesses - a creative agency called Leeway Studio, and her eco-certified tour company, K7 Adventures.
She says, ‘I’ve long had a sense of underlying dread when it comes to how we’re using resources and taking from the environment. The course was such a great way to look at the inefficiencies in my business and improve it.’
Learn more
If you want to learn more about our environmental and sustainability practices, contact the TAFE NSW Sustainability Team.